Dubai, September 14, 2006: Deutsche Post World Net, DHL's parent company, and UNICEF have launched a global partnership under the motto "We deliver help." The goal of the initiative is to reduce child mortality around the world. This global cooperation has been announced by Deutsche Post World Net and UNICEF at a joint press conference in Berlin.

"By providing our logistics know-how, our Group can make a significant contribution to improving children's lives in disadvantaged regions around the world. A partnership with UNICEF offers an ideal platform for us to contribute to this critical goal," explained Dr. Klaus Zumwinkel, Chairman of the Board of Management at Deutsche Post World Net.

"Every day in communities around the world, 30,000 girls and boys under the age of five die mostly of diseases that could be prevented or treated," said UNICEF patron, Eva Luise K?hler. "Through the UN Millennium Goals the international community has committed itself to reducing child mortality by two-thirds by the year 2015. I am very pleased that Deutsche Post World Net is helping UNICEF to achieve this key objective."

As a first step, the initiative will focus on projects in Kenya where child mortality has increased significantly over the past few years. Every eighth child there dies before its fifth birthday. DHL will support UNICEF in one of the region's largest health campaigns which is targeting measles, malaria and other infectious diseases. The express and logistics specialist will draw on its expertise and infrastructure to help distribute approximately 3.5 million mosquito nets to children around the country who are at risk of contracting malaria. A number of additional long-term measures are also planned: In the Kwale region in southern Kenya, where child mortality is particularly high, the Group and its employees will help improve primary health care and provide families with basic healthcare information.

Together with UNICEF, Deutsche Post World Net will focus on improving medical care in regions where child mortality is high. To this end, the Group will provide its core competencies as an in-kind donation to UNICEF and also contribute additional financial support for example for projects against malaria. UNICEF's existing logistics processes will be analyzed and, if necessary, improved for example, the storage and distribution of temperature-sensitive vaccines. The Group's 500,000 employees will also be called on to contribute to the long-term success of this partnership: They will have the opportunity to provide support through individual donations and fundraising activities or by serving as volunteers at selected UNICEF projects.

The cooperation with UNICEF is another module of Deutsche Post World Net's long-term, strategic partnership with the United Nations, which was launched in December 2005 in the area of disaster management.

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Notes for editors
About DHL
DHL is the global market leader of the international express and logistics industry, specialising in providing innovative and customised solutions from a single source.

DHL offers expertise in express, air and ocean freight, overland transport and contract logistic solutions, combined with worldwide coverage and an in-depth understanding of local markets. DHL's international network links more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. 285,000 employees are dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers' expectations.

DHL is 100% owned by Deutsche Post World Net

About Deutsche Post World Net
Deutsche Post World Net is the world's leading logistics group.

Its integrated Deutsche Post, DHL and Postbank companies offer tailored, customer-focused solutions for the management and transport of goods, information and payments through a global network combined with local expertise. Deutsche Post World Net is also the leading provider of Dialog Marketing services, with a unique portfolio of efficient outsourcing and system solutions for the mail business. The group generated revenue of 45 bn ($58 bn) in 2005. With currently some 500,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories Deutsche Post World Net is one of the biggest employers worldwide.

About UNICEF
UNICEF is the United Nations Children's Fund, supports children in developing countries and areas of conflict. UNICEF makes sure children can attend school, receive medical care, clean drinking water as well as adequate nutrition. UNICEF is active around the world to protect children from violence, exploitation and abuse. By introducing aid programs in about 160 countries, UNICEF has made a significant impact reducing the global infant mortality rate in the past 30 years by more than a half. UNICEF conducts vaccination campaigns, sets up healthcare services and uses simple measures such as distributing mosquito nets to combat the spread of malaria. In the mid 1950s, the global infant mortality rate for children under five years was 21 percent, in 2004 it was still 7.9 percent.

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