Supporting Our Communities
International Paper’s products and services touch more markets, communities and individuals than ever before. As we strive to meet the needs of our employees, customers, and shareholders in a responsible manner, we believe it is vital to maintain high standards as a good neighbor and that our efforts contribute to a sense of community with benefits that extend far beyond our bottom line.
International Paper Foundation
We conduct our global philanthropic activities through International Paper Foundations in the United States, Poland and Brazil, through business contributions in the communities where we operate and through the IP Employee Relief Fund. In 2010, our giving exceeded $10 million and was distributed to hundreds of non-profit organizations in communities around the globe.
Coins 4 Kids
International Paper and the World Food Programme formed this first-of-its-kind school feeding program to assure that more than 72,000 children in Nairobi, Kenya, get the daily nourishment they need to learn in school. Since the program’s inception in 2004, school attendance has skyrocketed from 62 percent to 97 percent. Coins 4 Kids is funded by donations from our Company and its employees. International Paper was named National Eagle Leadership Institute (NELI) Award winner based on the creation and support of Coins 4 Kids.