Economic development and community resilience

Our goal is to help improve economic development and community resilience where we operate around the world, with the initiatives highlighted here representing selected examples of this work.

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• May 13, 2026

A new chapter in the fight against childhood hunger in Houston, Texas

The opening of the Kids’ Meals ExxonMobil Campus marked an important milestone in a collaboration that began in 2016. The project was made possible by a $3 million contribution from ExxonMobil, the nonprofit’s largest corporate donation. The new 54,000‑square‑foot facility nearly triples Kids’ Meals’ operational capacity. Designed to support up to 26,000 meals each weekday by 2031, the campus greatly expands access to nutritious meals for preschool-aged children facing food insecurity across Greater Houston.

ExxonMobil's Be Well Baytown community program and employee volunteers

Be Well™ Beaumont – Promoting community health and well being

ExxonMobil and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center launched Be Well^TM Beaumont to promote wellness and reduce cancer risk factors in Beaumont, Texas. The initiative is supported by a $10 million ExxonMobil grant over 10 years. Be Well^TM Beaumont builds on the success of Be Well^TM Baytown, which has provided nearly 8 million pounds of healthy food and improved access to physical activity and health resources. The program uses evidence-based approaches focused on healthy eating, active living, sun safety, tobacco free‑living, and preventive care.

Communities unite for conservation in Paupa New Guinea

Communities in Papua New Guinea’s Lower Kikori region came together to protect more than 20,000 hectares of land. This effort supports long-term biodiversity conservation while also improving community well‑being. Through 11 signed conservation deeds, local landowners representing 109 clans and nearly 1,000 people, formally established protected areas in the Kikori Delta. Supported by ExxonMobil Papua New Guinea, the initiative reflects more than 10 years of collaboration focused on establishing protected areas, conserving priority habitats such as swamp forests and caves, and managing land impacts associated with development activities.

Investing in community programs in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique

On behalf of Area 4, ExxonMobil Moçambique, Limitada announced U.S. $1.5 million in contributions to community organizations across Cabo Delgado province, focusing on women’s health, girls’ retention in school, improved food security, and safer communities. In Palma District, local organization Kama Mwezi, a recipient of Area 4 community funding, is producing 14,000 reusable menstrual hygiene kits, improving sanitation and dignity for girls while offering training, awareness sessions, and income generation workshops that build sewing skills and strengthen local business capabilities for women. Complementing this effort, Consul Services and VAMOZ are expanding access to reliable lighting with 500 additional solar streetlights, building on earlier installations to benefit thousands of families, improve safety, and create local employment opportunities.

ExxonMobil Thailand Donates to Thai Red Cross for Flood Relief Efforts.

Standing with communities after severe flooding in Thailand

ExxonMobil affiliates in Thailand, along with ExxonMobil Club members and employees, donated 600,000 baht to the Thai Red Cross Society to support flood relief efforts in southern Thailand. After severe flooding damaged homes, infrastructure and livelihoods, the donation helped provide food, clean drinking water, and medical supplies. This support assisted families as they began recovery, working through trusted local partners in the community.

Youth voices champion environmental sustainability in Guyana

Recover Guyana, with support from ExxonMobil Guyana, hosted the annual SHOUT National Secondary School Environmental Speech Competition. Designed to inspire young people to think critically about sustainability, the competition challenged students to propose practical solutions for creating positive change in their school environments. Participants presented innovative projects focused on reducing environmental impact, promoting sustainable practices, and building long‑term stewardship, including initiatives that connect food production, resource efficiency, and climate awareness. The event highlighted ExxonMobil Guyana’s continued focus on youth empowerment and environmental sustainability, while showcasing the passion, creativity, and leadership of the next generation committed to safeguarding Guyana’s future.