Citi Kicks Off 9th Annual e for education Campaign

NEW YORK - Sept. 8, 2021 - PRLog -- The Citi e for education campaign is an initiative that raises awareness and funds for education-focused non-profit organizations who tackle childhood illiteracy and improve access to education. In 2020, the e for education campaign raised a record $9.4 million and included 53 events across 9 countries and 13 cities with students, partners, and clients.

"Providing education to young people across the globe is essential to ensuring shared future prosperity and ending the cycle of poverty," said Carey Lathrop, Co-Head of Markets. "Citi's e for education is helping make a difference as we work together with our clients and non-profit partners to inspire hope and help build a better and more equitable future for society's next generation."

This year, Citi has expanded the number of non-profits bringing the total of non-profit organizations supported by the campaign to 13 which represent Citi's global footprint and global commitment to improving education in the communities we operate in:

Asian University for Women -- A fully independent, regional institution dedicated to empowering women from the most marginalized communities across Asia through women's education and leadership development

Civic Builders -- Develops public school buildings in historically under-resourced communities

Ditch the Label -- A leading youth charity which runs a digital support platform that provides advice and support for young people who are experiencing a wide range of issues including bullying and mental health

Empower -- Supports at-risk youth in education in EM countries

Fallen Patriots -- Educates children who have lost a parent in the US Military

Malala Fund -- Breaks down the barriers preventing more than 130 million girls around the world from going to school

Pencils of Promise -- A nonprofit organization whose focus is removing barriers and supporting access to quality education in Laos, Guatemala and Ghana

Place2Be -- Enhances the wellbeing and prospects of children and their families by providing access to therapeutic and emotional support in schools

Reach the World -- Makes the benefits of travel accessible to classrooms through virtual exchange, inspiring youth to become more curious and confident global citizens

Room to Read -- Creating a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality

Teach First -- A charity which provides a range of school leadership programmes to support teachers, leaders and schools facing the biggest challenges, serving the most disadvantaged communities

Teach For All -- A global network of organizations working to ensure all children have the education, support, and opportunity they need to fulfil their potential

Uncommon Schools -- Starts and manages K-12 public charter schools that prepare students from low-income backgrounds for college and beyond

Learn more: https://www.citifx.com/e4e/