| Avery Dennison to Help Build Elementary School in Rural China |
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Donation to Project Hope will provide education to children in poverty-stricken areas BEIJING, March 16, 2010 - Avery Dennison, a global leader in labeling branding solutions and information management, held a signing ceremony today to commemorate its donation of USD60,000 (approximately RMB 402,000) to Project Hope, a Chinese public service project organized by the China Youth Development Foundation. "Community is one of our company’s core values,” said Diane B. Dixon, Senior Vice President, Communications and Corporate Affairs of Avery Dennison Corporation. ”The donation by the Avery Dennison Foundation underscores our commitment to this country’s future through its children. In nurturing and grooming our future generations, we can help ensure the continued growth and success of China." Avery Dennison’s donation will be used to build an elementary school in rural China as part of Project Hope’s goal of establishing grant-in-aid programs in poverty-stricken areas to ensure that all Chinese children have access to education. The company had previously also donated over 2 million RMB in disaster relief funds to Sichuan Earthquake victims. "Avery Dennison is committed to investing not only in its people and facilities in China, but also in the wider community. We strive to promote innovation and academic excellence that can enhance the communities in which our employees work and live,” said Li Dagang, Avery Dennison’s vice president and general manager of Roll Materials China. “We celebrated our first 15 years in China in 2009, and we continue to expect strong growth in this important market. Our donation to Project Hope is both an affirmation of our corporate citizenship and a testament to our long-term commitment to China." In China, Avery Dennison has developed various philanthropic initiatives and partnerships. In 2006, Avery Dennison became the first multinational corporation to offer a corporate provident fund in China The Company also has established the Avery Dennison Foundation InvEnt “Spirit of Innovation” Scholarship Program to nurture local talent, creativity and entrepreneurship. This year’s InvEnt “Spirit of Innovation” Scholarship Program recipients will be announced on 11 June 2010, when outstanding students from four Chinese universities will be honored at the annual award ceremony. Cooperation with Project Hope "This donation is the first cooperative effort between Avery Dennison and Project Hope, but we are confident that it is simply the beginning of a long and fruitful partnership,” Dixon said. As a part of Avery Dennison’s dedication to community care, the company plans to continue working with Project Hope to contribute to Chinese education and help children in poverty-stricken areas throughout China." 2010 marks Avery Dennison’s 75th anniversary. Throughout its history, the Company operates with a unique vision to make every brand more inspiring and the world more intelligent. Its business innovation has also advanced hand-in-hand with corporate responsibility.
# # # About China Youth Development Foundation CYDF is committed to helping young people reach their potential by providing aid services, giving them a voice, and carrying out social advocacy. CYDF believes in advocating social responsibility, being innovative and making progress by focusing on human development and the pursuit of excellence. About the Avery Dennison Foundation About Avery Dennison For more information, please contact: |
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