AGCO Corporation, Your Agriculture Company, (NYSE: AGCO), a global manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment and precision farming technology, today announced that it has donated $650,000 to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in direct support of its earthquake relief efforts in the United Nations Turkey donates. The donation facilitates the delivery of essential supplies and services to children, youth and families affected by the recent earthquakes.
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AGCO’s donation to UNICEF will be used to distribute relief supplies and services to those in need in Türkiye. (Photo: UNICEF)
“Our thoughts go out to our colleagues and their families in Turkey who continue to face many challenges following the devastating earthquakes,” said Eric Hansotia, AGCO Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We really appreciate the efforts of everyone involved to ensure the safety of our colleagues and their families, our Massey Ferguson dealers and our farmers working to secure the food supply. Our donation will provide those affected with the quick relief they need. ”
AGCO’s donation to UNICEF will be used to distribute supplies and services to those in need in Turkey. While the total number of children affected remains unclear, an estimated 5.4 million children live in provinces affected by the earthquakes. 2.5 million children need immediate support.
“The effects of the earthquakes on children and families are catastrophic and have left hundreds of thousands in a desperate situation,” said Bettina Junker, executive director of UNICEF Switzerland and Liechtenstein. “We are doing everything in our power to ensure everyone affected by the disaster has the support they need.” After natural disasters, UNICEF is often one of the first organizations on the ground. In Turkey, UNICEF teams are working with partners to distribute essential supplies such as essential health supplies, blankets, clothing, safe drinking water and sanitation, and continue to provide safe spaces for children to play and recover from the traumatic events, that they have experienced.
About AGCO:
AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural equipment and precision farming technology. AGCO creates customer value through its differentiated brand portfolio including core brands such as Challenger®, Fendt®, GSI®, Massey Ferguson®, Precision Planting® and Valtra®. Powered by Fuse® smart farming solutions, AGCO’s full range of equipment and services help farmers feed our world sustainably. AGCO was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, USA. In 2022, AGCO had net sales of approximately $12.7 billion. For more information, visit: www.AGCOcorp.com. For company news, information and events, please follow us on Twitter: @AGCOCorp. For financial news on Twitter, please follow the hashtag: #AGCOIR.
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About UNICEF:
UNICEF works in the world’s toughest places to reach the most disadvantaged children and youth – and protect the rights of all children everywhere. In 190 countries and territories, we do what it takes to help children survive, thrive and reach their potential, from infancy through adolescence.
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