Citi Bulgaria Supports Microenterprise Development Program for Women

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	Printer Friendly Page		FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) February 13, 2008 Citi Bulgaria Supports Microenterprise Development Program for Women Citibank N.A. Sofia Branch and Integra BDS Association Join Forces to Support Women Entrepreneurs Sofia – More than 150 women will benefit from the Microenterprise Development program for Women (MED program for women) organized by Integra Association and funded by Citi Bulgaria, through the Citi Foundation. The $13,000 grant will finance eight training seminars and fund two small loans to excelling participants. The current project is a follow-up to the training program started by Citi and Integra in 2003 that provided basic business skills training and microfinance to women at risk. This program will provide the women with further opportunity to build on their skills by focusing on their development according to their specific needs. The seminars will include management of personal and company finances, legal and HR counseling, banking services information, and other practical workshops. The curriculum is aligned with the new requirements following Bulgaria's accession to the EU. Peter Tashev, Executive Director of Integra said, "We want to lend a helping hand to enterprising and capable women, who have a right to a different future. The program also supports the women through the ongoing women business club that has turned into a small community fellowship for them." The official launch of the MED program for women starts with a lecture on Simple Accounting and Financial Management of the growing company and will be attended by Stefan Ivanov, Citi Country Officer for Bulgaria. Stefan Ivanov commented, "We are very proud to be associated with the MED program for women. The program marks the second stage in our joint efforts with Integra in Bulgaria to help women acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to launch new entrepreneurial ventures or grow their existing businesses successfully." # # # Citi Citi, the leading global financial services company, has some 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 100 countries, providing consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, and wealth management. Citi's major brand names include Citibank, CitiFinancial, Primerica, Smith Barney, Banamex, and Nikko. Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com or www.citi.com. Citi Foundation The Citi Foundation is committed to enhancing economic opportunities for underserved individuals and families in the communities where we work throughout the world. Globally, the Citi Foundation is focusing its giving on Microfinance and Microentrepreneurship, which helps individuals become economically self-sufficient; Small and Growing Businesses leading to economic expansion and job creation; Education, which prepares young people for personal and professional success; Financial Education, which helps individuals make informed financial decisions; and the Environment with a focus on sustainable enterprises that generate jobs and stimulate economic growth while preserving the environment. In the U.S. and Canada, the Citi Foundation supports Community Development programs that help build and revitalize neighborhoods and Education programs that prepare students for college and careers. Additional information can be found at http://www.citigroupfoundation.org/.