Aggreko to ‘power’ African literacy drive with Book Aid
International partnership (5th March,
2007)
Aggreko donation provides 22,560 books, worth in excess of
GBP175,000
- Disadvantaged groups in seven African countries and Sri Lanka
to benefit from the Aggreko donation
- Initiative aims to promote literacy and create learning
opportunities in developing countries
Dubai – 5th March, 2007 Aggreko plc, global
leader in providing temporary power generation and temperature
control services, are supporting an initiative to support the
distribution and availability of books in Africa. Partnering with
the respected charitable organisation, Book Aid International, the
Aggreko donation will provide over 22,500 books to enhance the
education and learning of disadvantaged groups in Africa. Dedicated
to contributing in the countries in which they operate, Aggreko is
pleased to assist Book Aid’s objective to promote literacy and
creating learning opportunities in developing countries.
Founded in 1954, Book Aid International has an extensive network
in the 17 sub-Saharan countries and Sri Lanka and the agency also
receives patronage from His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh.
Through a partnership with the established network of local
libraries and cultural associations, the charity reaches the more
disadvantaged groups such as children and teenagers, the rural
poor, adult literacy learners and people with HIV/AIDS to ensure
free and equitable access to information.
“Literacy and education are key components in bridging the gap
between developing and developed countries. Ensuring more books are
made available to less privileged groups in Africa and Sri Lanka
gives these societies a real opportunity for sustainable
development. We are delighted to partner with Book Aid
International and contributing to this initiative,” said Rupert
Soames, CEO Aggreko.
Through this donation, Aggreko will provide funding to assist
seven African countries, - Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, Sierra
Leone, Tanzania and Uganda - and Sri Lanka. The books will range
from novels to environmental protection and vocational skills books
with 60% purchased in the country’s local language and the
remaining 40% in English.
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Editors Notes
Aggreko plc is the global leader in the rental of power,
temperature control and oil-free compressed air systems. We
help customers in many different industries to improve and
safeguard their operations by solving problems, creating
opportunities and reducing risk. Aggreko provides 24/7
availability and service support with more than 2,500 employees
operating from over 100 locations in 28 countries. In 2006,
we served customers in 80 countries, and had revenues of
approximately £500m. Aggreko plc is listed on the London
Stock Exchange (AGK.L) and headquartered in Scotland. For more
information, please access the company website at http://www.aggreko.com/.