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FedEx continues its support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by offering scholarships through the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Empower Me Tour (EMT). The recent conference in Jacksonville, FL, focused on career readiness for HBCU students, where nine students received $2,500 scholarships each. FedEx also provided remarks during the event and recruited HBCU students to its talent network.

FedEx team members made a significant impact at the USHLI 2024 National Conference, showcasing the company's commitment to diversity and community engagement. The 2024 Student Leadership Series, of which FedEx is the Honorary Chair, aims to motivate Latino high school students to excel academically and become future leaders. The event featured inspiring speeches, career guidance, and workshops to empower students. FedEx's participation reinforced its dedication to supporting Hispanic communities and promoting diversity and inclusion.

Udhyam Learning Foundation and Accion's Ovante program support young women like Jyoti in India to become entrepreneurs despite education and social barriers. Jyoti, with the help of Udhyam, turned her passion for sewing into a successful tailoring business, highlighting the importance of skills training and entrepreneurial support for marginalized youth.

FedEx and nonprofit Accion Opportunity Fund collaborate with 37 Oaks to launch the FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab, a program aimed at supporting underserved small business owners, especially women and people of color, in enhancing their e-commerce skills. Terrand Smith, founder of 37 Oaks, leads the initiative, providing a best-in-class learning experience to over 300 graduates. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum to empower women and minority-owned businesses in the online marketplace, addressing unique challenges they face in accessing resources, knowledge, and support. The collaboration between FedEx, Accion Opportunity Fund, and 37 Oaks brings together expertise, coaching, mentorship, and resources to drive success for small business owners nationwide.

FedEx Netherlands partners with Bio Holiday Park to provide support and improvements for a vacation spot dedicated to families with special needs, demonstrating FedEx's commitment to community involvement and social responsibility.

FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX), strengthens community support in the Middle East and North Africa by delivering over 1,800kgs of supplies to 300 beneficiaries in the UAE and Egypt. The FedEx Cares Purple Tote Campaign empowers team members to support local causes, showcasing the company's commitment to giving back and enriching lives.

FedEx sponsors Vital Voices Global Fellowship to support women social entrepreneurs in scaling their impact. The fellowship focuses on social entrepreneurship and political leadership, offering skills development, networking, and collaboration opportunities. FedEx is a platinum sponsor of the Social Entrepreneurship Pillar, targeting women leading purpose-driven enterprises addressing UN SDGs. Participants will receive training at Vital Voices Global Headquarters in Washington, D.C., focusing on strategic planning, investment readiness, and communication strategies. Applications for the 2024 fellowship are open until April 15, 2024.

FedEx employees participate in the Purple Totes Grant Contest, donating to nonprofits worldwide. Six winning teams receive $5,000 each for impactful donations.

FedEx collaborates with WRI China on Mobility-as-a-Service project, piloting a digital platform to promote low-carbon transportation in Beijing. The platform integrates various transport services, incentivizes green travel, and aims for 6 million daily users by 2025.