Tyco strategically invests philanthropic resources to effect sustainable change resulting in healthy, vital communities where employees live and work.

As a global corporate citizen Tyco strategically invests philanthropic resources to effect sustainable change in communities.

Tyco's commitment is driven by a strategy focusing resources on organizations and programs that achieve results. And, we are engaging the expertise and commitment of Tyco employees as volunteers to leverage the impact of our financial contributions.

A strong philanthropy program resonates with our ethics, values and culture - it's the right thing to do. But when we touch communities through our philanthropic and volunteer investment, we also benefit our businesses, shareholders and stakeholders.

Tyco has focused most of its philanthropy in three focus areas that are critical to its stakeholders and communities around the world:

• Life Safety: Ensuring the safety, security and good health of people in our communities.

• Education: Tyco invests in the future of young people in under served communities, helping them to succeed in school, post-secondary education and meaningful employment.

• Environment: Helping to keep our water and critical environments clean, and delivers our most vital resource to people in the developing world.

The goal of our philanthropic efforts is to build capacity through sustainable initiatives that will serve people and communities for years to come.