Abbott Laboratories is partnering with the Baylor College of Medicine and the Government of Malawi to establish Malawi's first clinic dedicated to providing care and treatment for children with HIV/AIDS. The clinic is being funded by a three–year, $1.5 million grant for construction and ongoing operations from the Abbott Fund's Step Forward program, which to date has provided more than $12 million in grants and donated product to Baylor initiatives aimed at advancing programs, knowledge and health professional training to address pediatric HIV/AIDS in the developing world. Construction of the clinic should be completed by December 2005. Read more.

KPMG survey finds CSR reporting is growing
A survey just released by KPMG shows that CSR reporting is growing, especially among the Global Fortune 500. Read more.

In Britain, volunteerism hits record high
At the onset of the UK’s 21st annual celebration of volunteerism, over 26 million people were engaged in documented voluntary work, and an additional 11 million described themselves as “waiting to be asked to volunteer.” Read more.

Internet builds new communities
A new spirit of civic engagement is flourishing, largely because of 21st-century technology. This opinion conflicts with recent reports, which have stated bonds within communities have dissociated over the past quarter-century. Read more.

World Business Council on Sustainable Development argues business case for corporate citizenship
A new report from the World Business Council for Sustainable Development explores how companies can obtain value and restore trust by understanding the relationship between accountability and sustainability and their core business strategy. Read more.

GE's first CSR report garners interest
As the season for annual CSR reports begins, GE’s 77-page publication is making a stir because of its precise metrics and relative candor. Read more.