Friday, May 16, 2008

AIG Donates $1 Million to China Relief Aid

American International Group Inc. (AIG) announced a US $1 million (approximately 7 million RMB) donation to support relief and rebuilding efforts following the recent 7.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Chinas Sichuan Province. AIG also announced that it would match all employee contributions to the AIG Disaster Relief Fund.

AIG is deeply committed to providing financial assistance to our friends in China who have been greatly affected by this devastating natural catastrophe. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Chinese people during this extremely difficult time, said AIG President and CEO Martin Sullivan. Our contributions will hopefully help residents of Sichuan Province to begin the process of healing and rebuilding. Through our extensive experience and partnerships in the region, AIG is ready to provide necessary support.

The AIG Disaster Relief Fund will make an initial $1 million contribution to Give2Asia, a philanthropic organization affiliated with The Asia Foundation. These funds will assist humanitarian relief, medical support, and reconstruction of housing, agricultural activity, small businesses and education.

Working closely with AIG companies' offices in China and Give2Asia staff on-the-ground, AIGs greatest impact will be during this critical rebuilding phase after the first wave of emergency relief.

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