📋 Tender Overview
Many of the decisions we make at Walmart require us to ask a host of complicated questions. But occasionally we find ourselves in a position to ask one simple question How can we helpWeve watched with the rest of the world as events unfold in Afghanistan. There are thousands of human lives at stake. They belong to generations of Afghan people whose history and culture are inextricably tied to the American men and women who have served in Afghanistan over our decades-long involvement there.Throughout Walmarts history serving people and communities has been at the center of everything we do. Were proud that our associates reflect the communities we serve and weve heard from members of those communities including Afghan and veteran associates that theyre ready to help. Heres howWere looking to the cross-cultural experience of our veteran and Afghan associates to support refugees service members and one another as veteran leaders at Walmart explore ways to support these efforts. Were offering options for customers to get involved. And the Walmart Foundation is committing 1 million to three nonprofits supporting Afghan refugees entering the U.S. as well as veterans and their families.I know that for anyone who has traveled to Afghanistan or worked with its citizens what were witnessing is difficult. Afghan nationals have served alongside U.S. troops as translators emissaries and soldiers in a fight against terror. These are people who have directly saved American lives and now were trying to help facilitate their access to some part of the freedom and future weve spent so long working toward together.To the thousands of our associates who have served were here to listen and provide support. But well also look to your proven leadership. Many of you have a unique understanding of Afghanistan and its people. Its our hope that through a shared experience you can help one another as you have before.To our customers we know that many of you are looking for opportunities to help those in need too. Were working closely with nonprofits that are supporting the refugee crisis and military veterans and families to stand up registries on Walmarts Registry for Good.Through the 1 million committed the Walmart Foundation will support three organizations in aiding incoming refugees as well as veterans and their families. No One Left Behind and the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service will continue their work with special immigrant visas SIV providing support as refugees enter the country. And the Tragedy Assistance Program For Survivors TAPS will increase the capacity of its National Military Survivor Helpline which provides 247 support for veterans military spouses and family members of Americas fallen heroes.We can help make a difference for Afghanistans refugees our veterans and their families. Walmarts purpose calls us to it. In moments of crisis we support our communities not just physical places but the people who carry their culture. Walmart stands ready to continue that commitment in the weeks and months to come. Together we must continue asking How can we help
