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GE Foundation

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Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:	Economic and Social: Citizenship and Governance Education Human Rights Volunteerism
Geographic scope:	International
Country of activity:	United States of America
Mission statement:	GE Foundation, the philanthropic organization of General Electric Company, works to solve some of the world's most difficult problems. In coordination with its partners, GE Foundation supports U.S. and international education, developing health globally, the environment, public policy, human rights, disaster relief and community success around the globe.
Year established:	1953
Year of registration:	1953
Organizational structure:	GE Foundation funds initiatives that reduce disparity, improve the quality of and access to education and increase skills-building to ensure sustainable infrastructure development. Current initiatives include girls education programs throughout Africa, an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Academy in China and a Medical Best Practice Exchange program in Ghana.
Funding structure:	Donations and grants from domestic sources Foreign and international grants

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