Boeing announces USD10 million aid for India’s fight against COVID-19
Boeing on Friday introduced a USD10 million emergency help bundle to assist India’s COVID-19 response. The help from Boeing can be directed to organisations offering reduction, together with medical provides and emergency well being care for communities and households battling COVID-19, the corporate stated in an announcement.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated communities across the globe and our hearts go out to our friends in India who are going through a very difficult time. Boeing is a global citizen, and in India, we are directing our pandemic response to the communities most impacted by this recent surge of cases,” stated Dave Calhoun, president and CEO of Boeing.
Boeing stated it can companion with native and worldwide reduction organisations to deploy the USD10 million to the areas of best want in session with medical, authorities and public well being consultants.
In an announcement, the corporate stated that its staff even have a possibility to donate personally to charitable organisations supporting COVID-19 reduction in India.
As a part of the Boeing Gift Match programme, the corporate will match financial donations greenback for greenback, extending the attain of help being supplied to the Indian folks.
“Boeing not only stands in solidarity with the Indian people in their effort to confront this pandemic, but we will also be a part of the solution. We will continue to monitor the pandemic response in India and work to support our employees, customers, and partners through this crisis,” it stated.
Previously Mastercard had additionally introduced an help of USD10 million in the direction of COVID-19 response efforts in India.
(With PTI inputs)
