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Carlos Slim Foundation Company Profile

The Foundation was incorporated in 1986 as Asociación Carso A.C., changed its name in February 2006 to Fundación Carso, A.C. In May 24, to Fundación Carlos Slim, with the mission to establish a range of non-lucrative projects in education, health, justice and personal and community development by contributing human and financial resources to equip Mexican society with the necessary tools to succeed professionally and socially. Fundación Carlos Slim, has an endowment of US$3.5 billion. The objectives of the organization have been strengthened and developed over time, based primarily on the following principles: Promote education, sports, cultural and artistic activities; provide aid to hospitals, orphanages, disadvantaged people and social welfare institutions. Establish good faith as a business standard and in the professions; foster appreciation of all civil service occupations and respect for our own service to society. Grant scholarships to students, professionals, teachers and emissaries of culture at large, in order to begin, continue and apply their learning to all fields of knowledge at domestic and international centers of higher education. Assist in opening, promoting, fostering, sponsoring, subsidizing, funding and supporting libraries, newspaper archives, museums and exhibits. Create and support printers and publishing companies that publish bulletins, books and all kinds of printed works. Organize programs to promote, foster, sponsor and subsidize seminars, presentations, meetings and conferences with renowned pedagogical and scientific experts. Acquire or build all types of urban property and real estate in order to achieve the desired goals.

News from Carlos Slim Foundation:

Telcel Infinitum's Digital Village Reaches New World Record

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Once again demonstrating its commitment to digital inclusion throughout Mexico, Telcel successfully executed its annual Aldea Digital — Infinitum 2015. Taking place in the heart of Mexico City's Zocalo over 21 days, the Digital Village broke its own Guinness World Record for the world's largest digital inclusion event for […]

Telcel Aldea Digital — Infinitum 2015 Is Underway

Carlos Slim Foundation Expecting High Turnout at Digital Inclusion Event MEXICO CITY, July 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — After last year's record-setting attendance at what became the largest digital inclusion event in history, the Carlos Slim Foundation is looking forward to another successful Telcel Aldea Digital — Infinitum in 2015. From July 10th-26th, thousands of attendees of every […]

The Carlos Slim Foundation Presents Acceso Latino Initiative to the Governor of Arizona

MEXICO CITY, June 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — During Arizona Governor Doug Ducey's visit to Mexico City, the Carlos Slim Foundation presented its latest initiative, Acceso Latino: a free website entirely in Spanish that offers educational tools, English-language learning resources, online job training and more. Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150619/224307LOGO The purpose of Governor Ducey's visit to Mexico City was […]

Carlos Slim Foundation presents Mexican and Latin American Achievements in Health

MEXICO CITY, June 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Carlos Slim Foundation celebrated its annual "Awards in Health" ceremony at the Museo Soumaya on Wednesday. Dr. Mercedes Juan Lopez, Secretary of Health for Mexico, Dr. Jose Antonio Gonzalez Anaya, CEO of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) and Dr. Jose Narro Robles, Dean of the National Autonomous […]

The Carlos Slim Foundation Presents AccesoLatino.org to Top Arizona Latino Leaders

PHOENIX, Sept. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Arizona Latino leaders joined representatives of the Carlos Slim Foundation in Phoenix for the Arizona launch of AccesoLatino.org, a free Spanish language website aimed at supporting US Latinos. Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140922/147646 "Acceso Latino puts valuable knowledge at the fingertips of everyone who wants to learn new skills and engage in their community. It […]

The Carlos Slim Foundation Presents Acceso Latino, an Online Web Portal to Support the U.S. Latino Population, as Part of Mexican President Peña Nieto’s Visit to Los Angeles

Offering education, job training, and information about health and culture in Spanish, Acceso Latino supports the largest ethnic minority in the United States, currently numbering over 40 million people. LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — During Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto's recent visit to Los Angeles, the Carlos Slim Foundation presented Acceso Latino, a new web portal […]

Carlos Slim Foundation Launches Free Online Site for U.S. Latino Community

Acceso Latino: offering education, job training, and information on healthcare and culture in Spanish WASHINGTON, Aug. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Carlos Slim Foundation unveiled Acceso Latino, a free website created to provide U.S. Latinos easy access to tools and content about education, healthcare, job training, culture and more. This site will serve as a […]

Carlos Slim Foundation and Coursera Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Education and Job Creation in Latin America

Collaboration focuses on learning as pathway to a better future MEXICO CITY, Jan. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The Carlos Slim Foundation, and Coursera, a leading open online course platform, have teamed up to expand access to education and employment opportunities throughout Latin America. This strategic partnership reflects a joint commitment to support learning in Latin America, create jobs, […]

Telmex's Aldea Digital Event Enters Guinness World Records Book, Underscores Importance of ICT, Stresses Carlos Slim Foundation

WASHINGTON, April 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Mexican telecommunications company Telmex's recent Aldea Digital event has won the company an entry into the Guinness World Records book as the largest digital inclusion event in the world. Hosted with the goal of gathering as many users of digital technologies as possible in one place, this free-of-charge and […]