The Caterpillar Foundation reflects the philanthropic efforts of Caterpillar Inc. Founded in 1952 by Caterpillar, the Caterpillar Foundation has contributed more than $550 million to help make sustainable progress possible around the world by providing program support in the areas of environmental sustainability, access to education and basic human needs. To learn more about the Foundation's investments, please visit caterpillar.com/Foundation.
World food Programme
The World Food Programme (WFP) operates school meal programs in 60 countries. In the poorest nations, this program has shown to as much as double primary school enrollment and greatly equalizes gender disparities. With support from the Caterpillar Foundation, WFP reaches about 22 million children annually.
Feeding America
Feeding America's network of over 200 food banks across the United States will serve 8 million meals because of the Caterpillar Foundation's investment.
For many, fresh, clean water is not as simple as turning on the tap. The Caterpillar Foundation supports organizations that are striving to bring potable water to those in need.
charity: water
Since 2010, charity: water has funded 6,994 water projects in 20 countries. These well and filtration system projects in Southeast Asia and Africa will serve more than 2.5 million people. In 2012, the Caterpillar Foundation provided support for their work in Tanzania, Liberia and Malawi.
water.org
Water.org works to provide microloans for clean water access and the construction of household sanitation facilities. The Caterpillar Foundation's investment in Water.org has helped thousands of people in India gain access to fresh water and the dignity of sanitation facilities.
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