Citigroup mobilizes more than 40,000 volunteers across 100 countries for "Global Community Day"

Citigroup's first Global Community Day is a worldwide effort involving more than 800 projects in over 400 cities around the world. Recognizing that many Citigroup employees volunteer year-round in their communities, Global Community Day celebrates Citigroup's volunteer spirit on one-day worldwide. Local volunteer teams worked on a variety of projects addressing specific community needs, including literacy, housing, environmental protection, nutrition, and health care.

In Dubai, 130 Citigroup volunteers, including employees and their families and friends, spent time at Al-Noor Center for Children with Special Needs mixing up with students, making pairs then dividing into groups and try hands on different activities. Program also included a sports competition, dance, and gifts to students.

While in Abu Dhabi, volunteers ran the "Entrepreneurship Masterclass" at Al-Mawaheb Model School, which challenged schoolgirls into becoming entrepreneurs in the future.

"Citigroup is committed to mobilizing the enthusiasm and talents of our employees for community service," said Charles Prince, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Citigroup.

"Citigroup's Global Community Day is a company-wide effort, with tens of thousands of volunteers working in Asia Pacific, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and North America. This initiative certainly highlights the power and diversity of Citigroup's employees and our unwavering commitment to making communities better where we live and work," said Prince.

Mohammed Al-Shroogi, Citigroup Managing Director for the Middle East, said: "We are committed to be an integral part of the Middle Eastern societies where we maintain a presence for almost half-a-century. The Global Community Day is one way to demonstrate our resolve to fulfill our duty as a responsible corporate citizen in the UAE and elsewhere."