Mattel subsidiaries and employees have been actively involved in their communities around the world every day, helping children in need in their own communities.
The following are just a few of the hundreds of examples of how Mattel is making a difference around the world, one child at a time.


The Americas
In Tijuana, Mexico, with the help of the Mattel Children's Foundation and the
local Mattel manufacturing facility, Mabamex, a computer learning center was
constructed in 1992 at the Izcalli School. The only one of its kind, the Izcalli
School's computer learning center was designed exclusively for handicapped children. Mattel has also recently provided an extensive computer upgrade.

In Monterrey, Mexico, the local Mattel manufacturing plant, Montoi, worked with
the Mayor to open the first ever computer learning center in the region. Designed
to primarily help children with learning disabilities, the center also partners with
local elementary schools.

In 1996, Mattel Mabamex started a golf tournament to sponsor the Children's Hospital of the Californias in Tijuana, Mexico. In the past five years, this
tournament has become one of the most successful golf tournaments in Mexico, raising more than $5 million. These efforts have taken the hospital from a small
clinic to a large, modern facility offering comprehensive medical and therapeutic services.

Since 1994, the employees at Mattel Mabamex have been inviting the children of the Santa Julia Orphanage to their facility. Over the years, children have enjoyed Mabamex celebrations like Child's Day, Halloween, Christmas parties and summer picnics.


Europe / UK
Mattel UK has donated more than $150,000 to Oxford Children's Hospital, a
facility that is known for its groundbreaking research work in all areas of children's care. Mattel employees also give personally through local fundraisers and
volunteer efforts, from painting patient rooms to cleaning the hallways. Mattel
France donated more than $100,000 to the local Red Cross to support community children's programs throughout the country.

Toy donations also make up a large part of the philanthropic work of Mattel in Europe. Mattel distribution centers in Europe together shipped 10 truckloads of toys to orphaned children living in group settings in Turkey. Working with the
government, Mattel was able to place the toys directly with children most in need.


Asia Pacific
For three years, Mattel has been a major sponsor of "Kids Day," an initiative of the Australian Toy Association. For one week in June, participating toy retailers donate five percent of their profits to selected children's charities throughout Australia.

Launched in November of 2002, Mattel's BASIC (Build a School in China) program builds and renovates schools in some of the poorest rural communities in China's interior provinces, where children might otherwise not have access to educational opportunities. As a first step, Mattel identified the need for seven schools that will serve more than 700 children. Four schools have been completed and three are currently in the construction phase with completion estimated in early 2005, with more locations expected to be added in the future. But the assistance doesn't stop once the structure has been built. Mattel also helps fund books, furniture and
fixtures as needed.

Mattel Malaysia supports the pediatric oncology ward of Penang General Hospital through its toy donation program and other in-kind and financial support.
Employees worked tirelessly to transform the hospital playroom into a toy “fantasyland” full of toys and books for children of all ages.

As a result of disconcerting data from employee health checkups and visits to surrounding villages, Mattel Indonesia began work on transforming the quality of local health and education. By implementing the nation's largest managed healthcare program, Mattel provides access to medical care for almost 14,000 employees and their dependents, as well as community members. Now available to these employees and others in need are vaccinations for endemic diseases such as hepatitis B, typhoid, and tuberculosis, life-saving treatment for those infected with these diseases and corrective surgery for children with birth defects.

Since 1994, the Reach Foundation, a Mattel-supported organization in Australia,
has been creating "safe spaces" for young people to come together and express
their concerns and aspirations. To date, Reach has assisted several thousand teenagers in a variety of experiential activities, ranging from school courses and workshops to camps, seminars and cultural events, all of which combine group interaction with creative expression. The Mattel team supports the Reach
Foundation by participating in fundraising activities and corporate events giving Reach participants an opportunity to showcase their experiences.