To mark its 25th anniversary in China and as part of Caterpillar’s global centennial celerations, the Caterpillar Foundation has donated USD 250,000 to the China Foundation for Rural Development (CFRD). This funding will support CFRD’s efforts to enhance disaster risk management and emergency response capacity in rural communities across China.
The donation will focus on rural areas of Jiangsu, Shandong and Beijing, aiming to strengthen local preparedness through public awareness campaigns, training programs, and the provision of essential emergency response equipment.
Since 2015, with supported from the Caterpillar Foundation, CFRD’s disaster preparedness and recovery initiatives have benefited approximately 34,000 households across 22 provinces and regions.
“We are proud to continue supporting CFRD’s outstanding work in rural development and disaster resilience,” said Asha Varghese, President of the Caterpillar Foundation. “We hope this contribution enables more communities to build stronger resilience against natural hazards.”
“Our employees take great pride in supporting community development,” added Yang Chengjian, Senior Vice President of Caterpillar Inc. “This partnership with CFRD reflects our deep commitment to the communities where we live and work.”
Over the past 25 years, the Caterpillar Foundation has invested in education, infrastructure and environmental protection projects throughout China, striving to foster inclusive, sustainable and resilient communities. This latest donation further strengthens its long‑standing collaboration with CFRD in advancing rural disaster resilience.
