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BHP Billiton Donates to UN World Food Program
09/06/2011 - BHP Billiton announced that it has donated US$500,000 to assist famine affected people in the Horn of Africa. The donation will help to provide food and nutritional assistance to people affected by drought in the region.
BHP Billiton announced that it has donated US$500,000 to assist famine affected people in the Horn of Africa.
The donation was made by BHP Billiton Sustainable Communities, a charity established by BHP Billiton as part of its community investment program. The donation, made to the United Nations World Food Programme’s School Meals Programme, will help to provide food and nutritional assistance to people affected by drought in the region.
BHP Billiton has substantial assets across Africa, in its Manganese, Energy Coal, and Aluminium businesses, as well as an exploration presence.
“BHP Billiton has an overriding commitment to sustainable development everywhere we operate and Africa is an important region for our business and our people,” BHP Billiton Chief Executive Non-Ferrous, Andrew Mackenzie. “We are pleased our donation will assist these communities.”
