HP donates $500,000 for Haiti quake

The Hewlett-Packard Company Foundation has pledged $500,000 (£307,000) towards relief work in the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake.

The money, which was donated to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, will help the clear-up operation in Haiti after the earthquake killed an estimated 200,000 people.

In addition to dealing with the immediate aftermath, the American Red Cross is also using donations to begin the long-term rebuilding of the country. The company also announced it had committed up to $250,000 (£154,000) to match employee contributions.

Marcela Perez de Alonso, chair of the HP Company Foundation and executive vice president of Human Resources, HP, said, "We are all extremely shocked by the devastation that has hit Haiti, and we are pleased to be able to support the critical relief efforts being conducted by organizations such as the American Red Cross.

"The road to recovery will be a long one, and we are working with our stakeholders, customers, partners and employees on additional in-kind services to provide ongoing support for this tragedy. Together we hope to help rebuild much of the vital infrastructure that was destroyed by the earthquake and help with many of the other relief efforts."

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