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 # The Caterpillar Foundation Focuses on Basic Human Needs in 2012 Year In Review

 


 

 Apr 2, 2013 12:30 PM ET

  

April 1, 2013 /3BL Media/ - The Caterpillar Foundation focused on basic needs for the 2012 Caterpillar Year in Review. The Foundation makes philanthropic investments to help those in need of food, sanitary water and shelter around the world.

The Caterpillar Foundation has contributed more than $550 million to help make sustainable progress possible around the world. Learn more about their program support in the areas of basic human needs in the [2012 Year in Review.](http://www.caterpillar.com/cda/layout?m=671935&x=7&ids=4360539#CR_nav)

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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