Citi Markets has announced its commitment to donating over $6.6 million to education-focused non-profit organizations as part of its 2023 e for education campaign. This generous donation brings the total amount donated to over $73 million since the campaign’s inception in 2013, benefiting more than 2 million young people.
During the annual eight-week campaign from September to October, Citi Markets pledges to donate a percentage of business proceeds traded electronically. The campaign aims to tackle childhood illiteracy and improve access to quality education, two critical issues faced by young people around the world.
Flavio Figueiredo, Head of FX at Citi, expressed the organization’s belief in the transformative power of education. He stated, We wholeheartedly believe in the power of education to help young people unleash their talent and are very proud witnessing the impact that the campaign has had over the last decade.
Citi’s e for education campaign initially started in the FX sector in 2013 and has since expanded across Citi’s e-trading businesses. The campaign has worked with 13 non-profit partners globally, all focused on supporting the right to education for every child.
Citi, known as a leading banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and a global leader in wealth management, operates in nearly 160 countries and jurisdictions, serving corporations, governments, investors, institutions, and individuals with an extensive range of financial products and services.
Through their ongoing commitment, Citi Markets continues to make a significant impact on education-focused non-profit organizations, contributing to the betterment of education systems and the lives of countless young individuals worldwide.
For more information about Citi’s e for education campaign and the impact it has had, please visit: https://www.citifx.com/e4e/
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