Since 12th May’08, an ‘Earthquake Disaster Relief Team’ was set up in the aftermath of the earthquake. It is made up of employees from different disciplines and departments who have contributed with their time and efforts to raise awareness and donations for the victims of the Chinese earthquake. The efforts have also been supported by the management of Huawei India and the funds will be used for providing material support to the affected families.

According to Mr. Max Yang, CEO, Huawei India, “The huge loss of life and property has struck a chord with many Huawei employees in India. We have colleagues here in India who have friends and family back in China that are affected by the earthquake and we decided that we would do all we could to help in whatever way we possible. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this earthquake”.

He adds, “The response from Huawei’s employees in India has been amazing and we’re proud to have raised so much money in such a short period of time. This contribution will add the growing world-wide support as there is a large-scale need for support in terms of food, medicine and shelter.

A devastating earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale rocked south-west China at 14:28 on Monday 12 May 2008 and it is estimated that around 70,000 people lost their lives with as many as 18,000 people still missing. The earthquake affected 16 provinces and caused massive material damage to many remote cities and towns.

About Huawei India CSR programme

In line with the core values of Huawei globally, Huawei India has actively participated in the development of local community. Since its inception in 1999, Huawei India has always been in the forefront, lending a helping hand during natural calamities, funding education of under-privileged children.

Huawei India demonstrated its social cause when parts of India were ravaged by the Tsunami in December 2004, speedily mobilizing over Rs. 12, 00,000/- towards relief operations. Further as a part of Huawei Corporate’s initiative towards the countries impacted severely by the Tsunami (Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka and India), Huawei Telecommunications India donated Rs. 250,00,000/- in cash to the Prime Ministers’ Relief Fund, and emergency wireless access communication equipment worth Rs. 250,00,000/-.

Huawei advocates community development and encourages its employees as well in contributing to the betterment of under-privileged children. In 2005, Huawei Technologies India staff contributed half day salary towards funding of school for the destitute children run by Parikrma, a Bangalore based NGO. In commemoration of the international women’s day, Huawei employees contributed to the “education of girl child” drive in association with Parikrma.

In its aim to support IT education in India, and more specifically in the field of higher education and research, Huawei Technologies India has created the “Huawei Excellence Award” scholarships in partnership with a premier engineering university in Bangalore.

Huawei continues to lend a helping hand to various institutions for the differently-abled, organizing awareness campaigns and donation drives.

About Huawei

Huawei Technologies is a leader in providing next generation telecommunications networks, and now serves 35 of the world's top 50 operators, along with over one billion users worldwide. The company is committed to providing innovative and customized products, services and solutions to create long-term value and growth potential for its customers. For more information, visit www.huawei.com

Swati Guwalani @ 09312675048/  swati.guwalani@fourthestateindia.com

Gaurav Singh @ 9911728707 / E-mail: fourthestateindia@gmail.com