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USD 200,000 to support communities devastated by storms, flooding and mudslides in the Sumatra region of Indonesia and Central Vietnam
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Funding will support Save the Children’s life-saving humanitarian response across both regions
Cambridge, Mass. (January 26, 2026) –The GE Vernova Foundation has awarded USD 200,000 in disaster relief to Save the Children to support emergency response and recovery efforts in the Sumatra region of Indonesia and Central Vietnam following months of severe storms, flooding, and landslides. Each region will receive USD 100,000 in funding to support local relief and recovery efforts.
The Foundation’s funding will support Save the Children’s life-saving humanitarian response across both regions, including emergency food assistance, access to clean water and hygiene supplies, temporary shelter, health services, and child-focused education recovery programs. The funding across the two countries is expected to support efforts to reach over 145,000 people, helping meet urgent humanitarian needs while supporting early recovery and stabilization efforts as affected communities work to rebuild.
“Natural disasters such as these affect families for years to come, and we are proud to work with Save the Children to help provide support needed to respond and rebuild in Vietnam and Indonesia,” said Kristin Carvell, President, GE Vernova Foundation and Chief Communications Officer, GE Vernova. “Our hearts go out to all those affected, and the GE Vernova Foundation will continue to support communities where our employees live and work.”
Ramesh Singaram, Board Director for the foundation and President and CEO for Asia, Gas Power, GE Vernova said: “Our commitment to the region goes beyond powering communities; we are dedicated to helping the people of Southeast Asia, especially in times of crisis. Through our disaster relief efforts in Indonesia and Vietnam, we aim to provide the immediate support necessary to restore stability and support the path forward to return to strength.”
“Save the Children stands with children and families affected by devastating floods in Vietnam and Indonesia,” said Pina Jabbari, Head of Corporate Partnerships, Save the Children US. “We’re grateful for partners like the GE Vernova Foundation, whose generous support enables us to deliver life-saving assistance, help children return to learning, and protect the most vulnerable when it matters most. Together, we’re working with communities as they recover and build resilience against future shocks.”
Beginning in November and continuing into December, the Sumatra region in Indonesia faced historic flooding and landslides caused by extreme rainfall, inundating entire communities and isolating remote areas as transportation networks were damaged. Thousands of families were displaced, lives and livelihoods were lost, and children faced heightened risks related to displacement, health, and protection as floodwaters lingered and recovery efforts began.
GE Vernova employees who donate to relief organizations such as Save the Children or other participating relief organizations can register for a match with the GE Vernova Foundation Matching Gifts program, which supports employees’ personal philanthropy and charitable giving by providing a match.
GE Vernova has been present in Indonesia for more than 70 years, with more than 500 employees working across multiple locations nationwide. Today, the company supports Indonesia’s energy transition by providing highly efficient gas power and grid modernization technologies, while collaborating with national partners to enable greater integration of renewable energy and lower-carbon technologies in line with national energy goals.
About GE Vernova Foundation
The GE Vernova Foundation, an independent charitable organization funded by GE Vernova, puts the company’s purpose – The Energy to Change the World – into practice across the global communities where employees live and work. Following the spinoff of GE Vernova as an independent company in April 2024 and building on the 100+ year legacy of the GE Foundation, the newly formed GE Vernova Foundation is prioritizing employees through programs such as Matching Gifts and STAR Awards. Its philanthropic strategy and programs are focused on growing stronger and more resilient communities and building the workforce needed to drive the energy transition forward. Learn more at www.gevernova.com/about/philanthropy.
About GE Vernova
GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is a purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with approximately 75,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world. Supported by the Company’s purpose, The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova technology helps deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future. Learn more: GE Vernova and LinkedIn.
About Save the Children
Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. Since our founding more than 100 years ago, we've been advocating for the rights of children worldwide. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming the future we share. Our results, financial statements and charity ratings reaffirm that Save the Children is a charity you can trust. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X and YouTube.
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