Central to Western Union’s philosophy is to support the communities in which our employees and consumers live and work. It is one of the foundations of our business, and something we are proud to say that we do every day.

The Western Union Foundation began in 2000 as a philanthropic organization to facilitate charitable giving programs worldwide. Through the generous donations of The Western Union Company, our employees, Agents and others, the Foundation helps to fund programs that enhance the quality of life for those most in need around the world.

Key Facts
Since 2001, the Western Union Foundation has:

• Granted nearly $40 million to nonprofit organizations worldwide in more than 70 countries and territories to support humanitarian projects, provide disaster relief and to fund education, health and human services programs.
• Supported 487 non-traditional students worldwide with scholarships totaling nearly $895,000;
• Supported more than 50 disaster-relief operations around the world;
• Joined more than 150 Western Union Agents in charitable programs.

Recent Projects

• In Bangladesh, The Western Union Foundation donated $100,000 to UNICEF to assist with cyclone relief efforts.
• In the Dominican Republic, the Foundation donated $25,000 to help the victims of Tropical Storm Noel.
• In Thailand, the Foundation donated $100,000 toward the purchase of new fishing boats for fishermen whose livelihood was destroyed during the tsunami.
• In Kenya, the Foundation donated $50,000 to provide funds for drought relief.

Key Partnerships
The Western Union Company also serves as a credible and reliable resource, advocate and trusted partner of multiple grassroots and community organizations across the globe, including:

• The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)
• The Federation of Zacatecano Clubs of Southern California
• The Coalition for Asian American Children and Families
• Jobs for America’s Graduates
• El Rescate
• The National Immigration Forum
• The Latin American Association
• The Polish American Association