Kazakhstan, Almaty – JSC “Citibank Kazakhstan” volunteers in Almaty will join more than 45 000 Citigroup volunteers in 100 countries for the company’s first “Global Community Day.” 40 volunteers, including employees and their families and friends, will be working on Saturday, November 18 in Talgar Arc Village to provide support to renovate a dining room and clean up the territory of the orphans’ school.

Citigroup’s first Global Community Day is a worldwide effort involving more than 800 projects in over 400 cities around the world. Recognizing that many Citigroup employees volunteer year-round in their communities, Global Community Day celebrates Citigroup’s volunteer spirit on one day worldwide. Local volunteer teams will be working on a variety of projects addressing specific community needs, including literacy, housing, environmental protection, nutrition, and health care.

“Citigroup is committed to mobilizing the enthusiasm and talents of our employees for community service,” said Charles Prince, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Citigroup. “Citigroup’s Global Community Day is a company-wide effort, with tens of thousands of volunteers working in Asia Pacific, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and North America. This initiative certainly highlights the power and diversity of Citigroup’s employees and our unwavering commitment to making communities better where we live and work,” said Prince.

“Many Citigroup employees already volunteer year-round in their communities and we salute them for their dedication”, said Daniel J. Connelly, Chief Executive Officer of JSC “Citibank Kazakhstan”. “This first Global Community Day is an effort to harness Citigroup’s volunteer spirit into a coordinated, one-day team effort around the globe. Volunteerism is one of Citigroup’s shared responsibilities and I am pleased that our Citibankers in Kazakhstan are helping to make a difference at the Talgar Arc Village”.