In the wake of the catastrophic floods in the Rio Grande do Sul state in Brazil, the AGCO Agriculture Foundation, a private foundation with the vision to prevent and relieve hunger through sustainable agriculture development, is donating USD 100,000 to the BrazilFoundation and standing up a donor advised fund for others to contribute to humanitarian assistance.
Monies raised through the collaboration with BrazilFoundation will be used to provide emergency assistance and support longer term recovery efforts for impacted communities in the region.
“We are devastated by the tragic flood situation in Brazil, which has resulted in loss of lives, homes and businesses,” said Roger Batkin, Chair of the AGCO Agriculture Foundation. “This natural disaster hits close to home, with hundreds of AGCO employees and several AGCO facilities impacted directly. Our team on the ground has already been working around the clock, collecting and distributing donations, providing shelter, and preparing and serving thousands of meals to support their colleagues and communities. The Foundation’s donation is yet another way we are helping those affected in the region as they navigate the recovery and the rebuild ahead of them.”
The AGCO Agriculture Foundation invites employees, dealers, partners and friends around the world to give to the Brazil flood relief efforts through the donor advised fund. Each donation will be directed to nonprofit organizations in Brazil to provide immediate humanitarian aid and contribute to the rebuilding efforts for those impacted by the flood crisis.
