Healthcare corporation Medtronic has pledged $1 million to support earthquake relief efforts in Haiti.
The funding, made through the Medtronic Foundation, is directed towards both immediate and long-term relief efforts.
The Foundation will match employee donations up to $250,000, with the funds directed to Partners in Health, for short-term relief in Haiti. Medtronic employees worldwide are being offered five days’ paid leave to assist in recovery efforts.
Medtronic Foundation grants worth $750,000 will also be directed towards the rebuilding of healthcare infrastructure in Haiti. The Foundation is currently assessing potential non-profit partners to lead the rebuilding work.
In addition, the company is actively developing product donation schemes with several partners already working in Haiti. Medtronic’s total contribution to the relief effort, including product and employee donations, could exceed $1.25 million.
The company is already responsible for a five-year $500,000 grant to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies disaster relief fund, which provides immediate financial support in response to emergencies.
Based in Minneapolis, USA, Medtronic is a leading global supplier of medical technologies. The Medtronic Foundation makes grants to support health, education and community-building initiatives worldwide.