Our corporate citizenship efforts focus on three primary areas:

• Supporting Cultural Inclusion: We recognize the importance of helping individuals and families build strong communities, in which all members can contribute their distinctive talents and feel at home
• Creating Pathways to Opportunity: We help diverse individuals and communities around the world realize their tremendous potential with scholarships supporting financial literacy, entrepreneurship, job training, and other skills necessary on the journey to a better life
• Fostering Hope in the Developing World: We support economic development and opportunities with infrastructure development, community centers and access to technology

Together with our Foundation and our Agents, we strive to leverage our global reach, knowledge and leadership in diverse communities. This allows us to serve as a resource, advocate and trusted partner with our consumers, grassroots and community organizations, development agencies, and policy makers. We have a rich and consistent history of giving back in the communities where we live and work:

• We have a passion for doing the right things for our people, consumers, and society
• We provide value through the jobs we create and the programs we support
• Our citizenship efforts help to amplify the impact of remittances, a powerful force for social good
• Our employees contribute their time, talents and resources to benefit local communities worldwide
• Last year, we gave millions to support disaster relief, education, and human services
• Our impact echoes across oceans, countries and cultures to enrich our global community

Today, Western Union continues to support a number of programs through the Western Union Foundation and through partnerships with leading governmental and non-governmental organizations. Since 2001, the Western Union Foundation, in collaboration with Western Union Agents and employees, has granted more than $40 million USD to more than 1,500 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in 70 countries around the globe to support humanitarian projects. In addition, the Foundation has supported more than 50 disaster-relief operations and has funded education and human services programs.

Most recently, Western Union introduced the Western Union Our World, Our Family program. This $50 million, five-year commitment continues Western Union's historical giving program to create global economic opportunities which will help aspiring individuals and their families stay connected, overcome barriers, and realize their dreams. The funding is expected to consist of direct contribution and investment to support The Western Union Our World, Our Family program together with contributions to the Western Union Foundation and other company-supported initiatives.