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HUAWEI CALLS FOR MORE CSR SUPPORT TO COMMUNITIES

Lusaka, Zambia, March 5, 2014: More effective corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes are needed to help struggling communities in Zambia, according to Chinese information and communications technology (ICT) company Huawei Technology Zambia. CSR should not be a token gesture that fails to address underlying problems in society, said the companys Country Director Stanley Chyn. He was speaking at a presentation ceremony at which 29 of countrys most deserving organisations received cheques worth a total of K263,000 in the latest donation made by a pioneering partnership between Huawei and the International Womens Club of Lusaka (IWC). Sick and orphaned children, hospices and artistic charities were among the beneficiaries of one of the largest charitable donations to be made in recent years. Huawei and the International Womens Club have developed a unique partnership that serves as a model for corporate philanthropy. Zambia needs more companies to follow our lead and take their responsibilities to society seriously, explained Mr Chyn, who pledged to continue helping the underprivileged in society and praised the professionalism and good work of the IWC. Bringing together the talents and energy of the club with the corporate strength of Huawei has proved to be a win-win situation where the main beneficiaries are the numerous small charities that are working tirelessly on the ground to improve the lives of those less fortunate. The funds distributed to the charities were raised from the IWCs glamorous fund-raising Oscar Night dinner dance last year, which was attended by around 360 guests and was sponsored by Huawei for the third year running. IWC chairperson Neelofer Ghazi thanked Huawei for its support and said: We are extremely privileged and lucky to have the support of Huawei, who so generously sponsor our Oscars Night. Each of the recipients were visited and assessed to ensure the donations would be well-used, explained IWC Charity Committee chairperson Charity Chizyuka. These donations are not given lightly. We consider each and every charity, their work, their administration and financial book-keeping capabilities before making this decision. To the receipients today, these monies should be spent wisely, suitably administrated and documented, should you wish to qualify for additional funds in 2015. The IWC members have worked hard to raise this money through their various fund-raising activities, not an easy task with the current international economic climate and the increase in number of needy. We strive to do our best and expect no less from you, our recipients today. Charities who received funds were: APTERS, Breakthrough Cancer Trust Zambia, Cheshire Homes Chawama, Chibolya Clinic (Action for Empowerment), Coptic Church Hospital, FlySpec Project, CIC Future in my Hands, Human Service Trust, Kachele Village, Kalungula Orphanage Community Service, Kasisi Orphanage, Kondwa Centre, Mango Groove, Marion Shrine Home of Joy, Mtendere Mosque 1/2

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(Islamic Supreme Council), Matero Convent Servants of Mary Retreat Centre, Melosheb School, Nayamba School, New Life Community School, Open Arms Community School, OWDEC (Orphans, Women, Development and Empowerment Club), Save Our Society, SHARPZ (Serenity Harm Reduction Programme in Zambia), Special Hope Network, St Abanoub Christian Community, StART Foundation, Pakachele, Tico School, Tiny Tims, Vision of Hope and the Zambia Cancer Society. --Ends About Huawei Technologies Zambia China-based company Huawei Technologies has been established in Zambia for more than 12 years and employs around 100 staff, most of whom are local Zambian people including those holding key senior positions. The company is bridging the digital divide with its technologies and solutions for telecommunications networks, consumer devices, and cloud computing, and was the first to introduce the high-speed 3G network to Zambia. The information and communications technology (ICT) company is a strategic partner and solution provider for all the telecommunications operators in Zambia. Huawei closely works with around 200 local suppliers and sub-contractors, helping to create thousands of additional jobs. Recently the company was awarded a contract by the Zambia Information and Communication Technology Authority (ZICTA) to install 169 mobile telephone base stations in rural areas, helping to bring connectivity to remote communities. The company is also partnering with Zambia Railways to update communications systems in the rail network. Huawei worldwide Founded in 1987, Huawei has grown from a US$5,680 small firm to leading global company with sales of US$35.4 billion in 2012. As the worlds largest telecommunication and ICT solutions provider, Huawei serves 45 of worlds top 50 telecom operators. Its products and solutions are benefiting one third of the worlds population. With the joint effort of 150,000 employees in more than 140 countries, Huawei is ranked 315th of the Fortune 500 companies. It has 14 regional headquarters, 23 R&D centres, 32 joint innovation centres and 45 training centres worldwide, creating maximum value for telecom operators, enterprises and consumers by providing competitive solutions and services. Contributing to the sustainable development of the society, economy, and the environment, Huawei Technologies creates green solutions that enable customers to reduce power consumption, carbon emissions and resource costs. More information is available at www.huawei.com

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