December 09, 2016
Africa: Investing in Africa's Youth and Developing their Skills is the Only Way Forward
GE’s committed to Africa’s sustainable development, under the hallmarks of responsible leadership and operational excellence, has positioned skills development and… Read more »
November 17, 2016
Africa: GE Africa and The USADF Launch 2017 Off-Grid Energy Challenge For Women in Energy
A lack of financial support for Africa’s power generation needs has several negative ramifications for the continent, with the most significant one being that it stalls… Read more »
September 24, 2016
Angola: In Angola, Boots Are Made For Running As Staff Raise Funds For Two Orphanages
The GE Angola team made sure their boots were made for running this September, when staff members took part in a gruelling 84km marathon along Luanda Bay. They jogged, walked and… Read more »
September 17, 2016
West Africa: 7 Habits of Increasingly Profitable Nonprofits
Many nonprofits that seek additional funding navigate a complicated balancing act when providing fee-for-services. Julia Roig, president of PartnersGlobal, which supports local… Read more »
September 08, 2016
Africa: Inside Africa's Floating Hospital
and the Operating Rooms Where the surgeon Dr. Leo Cheng is helping patients in need Read more »
August 24, 2016
East Africa: Heading Deep Into Eastern Africa with a Pocket-sized Ultrasound
From its dynamic urban environment to its proximity to Lake Victoria, Africa's largest lake, Uganda's capital of Kampala has much to offer. Some might say its people are the most… Read more »
August 19, 2016
Mozambique: This Children's Day, Mozambique Volunteers Focus On Disabled Children
Children's Day in Mozambique is one of the country's most important celebrations, when schools and households all over the country take time to show their appreciation for their… Read more »
July 28, 2016
Nigeria: In Nigeria, Every Little Effort Goes a Long Way
In the time it will take you to read this post, it is estimated that two children would have died in Nigeria. In many of these cases, poor access to adequate healthcare is the main… Read more »
June 16, 2016
Egypt: 250 Food Packages Add Up to Ramadan Spirit in Egypt
There are many ways that GE works to support the growing Egyptian economy and the ongoing improvement to the quality of life for people across the country. The holy month of… Read more »
June 06, 2016
Africa: GE Remains Committed to Africa's Growth
Seven of GE’s top leaders have travelled to key African markets so far this year, signaling GE’s strong commitment to Africa. GE remains committed to partnerships which… Read more »
May 11, 2016
South Africa: For The Love Of Children: A Very Special Hospital Is Keeping Madiba's Legacy Alive
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first democratic president, was known for his deep and abiding love for children. In 2005, deeply distressed by the… Read more »
December 03, 2015
Ghana: Ghana Students Talk STEM With GE
Making STEM subjects – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – exciting and engaging for learners is a challenge faced by teachers around the world. One of… Read more »
May 07, 2014
Africa: GE Launches Kujenga Citizenship Programme at WEF Africa
GE launches citizenship program, GE Kujenga at WEF Africa The three main pillars of the program are Empower, Equip and Elevate Through Kujenga, GE is committed to building Africa's… Read more »
January 09, 2013
Uganda: Brine Science: How Salt and Ingenuity Purify Water for Thousands in Asia and Africa
Early last summer, Sister Mary Ethel Parrot dropped by the office of WaterStep, a Louisville charity fighting waterborne disease around the world, and picked up a pair of tote bags… Read more »
October 16, 2013
Tanzania: GE Equipment Donation to Tanzania's Pregnant Women
Equipment worth $87 000 USD (140 940 000 TZS) donated to Tanzanian hospital Equipment allows pregnant women in rural Tanzania access to ultrasound services Read more »
November 19, 2013
South Africa: GE partners with employees, donates R100 000.00 to the Mamelodi SOS Children's Village
GE partners with employees, donates R100 000.00 to the Mamelodi SOS Children's Village Read more »
February 20, 2013
Mozambique: General Electric (GE) Donates Over 1,500 000.00 MZN to Mozambican Flood Victims
GE made the donation of $50 000 to the International Red Cross - Mozambique Donation will go towards assisting over 200 000 victims of the recent floods that hit Southern… Read more »