Caterpillar Foundation collaborates with relief organizations to provide essential medical supplies; supports increased access to vaccines
“Supporting communities in need around the world align with the Caterpillar Foundation’s strategy and our company’s values,” said Caterpillar Chairman and CEO Jim Umpleby. “Through partnering with relief organizations, the generosity of our employees, and the Foundation’s platform, we are helping fight the spread of COVID-19 and give front-line workers resources to act quickly and save lives.”
The Caterpillar Foundation is giving $1 million to help India’s health system deliver care to families and communities by funding medical equipment, including oxygen concentrators and oxygen plant optimization, as well as critical medical supplies, across identified hot spot locations.
In addition to the Foundation’s efforts, Caterpillar India is providing an initial contribution of $1.4 million, enabling an additional supply of oxygen, donating beds with ventilator support to hospitals, supporting vaccination drives, and setting up temporary relief shelters.
Additionally, in Brazil, the Foundation is donating $250,000 to help coordinate with local partners to deliver essential medical and basic service supplies to hospitals and communities to help combat the rising new cases and more than 400,000 deaths.