Citi Panama Participates in Inauguration of New Community Youth Center

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	Printer Friendly Page		FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) February 22, 2008 Citi Panama Participates in Inauguration of New Community Youth Center Panama City, Panama – On February 12, 2008, the Council of the Private Sector for Educational Assistance, (CoSPAE), officially introduced the facilities of its new Youth Competitive Institute (ICJ) to the Panamanian community. This institute, which looks to promote the integral development of teenagers and young adults through fortification of human, citizen and technical skills, counts with the support of 11 founding partners. The partners are key companies and foundations that recognize this initiative is a valid alternative for the thousands of Panamanian young people looking for an opportunity. The inaugural act was organized by Maribel Kodat of Bazan, Honorary President of the Institute, Modaldo Tuñón, President of the CoSPAE´s Board of Directors, and two beneficiaries of the Youth Improving Communities Program (YICO), a program financed by Citi Foundation, the Social Service Patronage and CoSPAE. During the event, CoSPAE signed agreements of collaboration with important organizations, including, Youth Employment Summit (YES), Infoplazas A.I.P. and Leadership Technologies. These alliances will contribute significantly to the formation of the individuals who attend the ICJ. In addition, the founding partners revealed the plaques recognizing their contribution to the Institute. Citi Foundation's commemorative plaque was unveiled by John Rozo, Vice-President and Director of the Consumer Bank for Citi Panama. The event was attended by over 100 individuals. Jose Canto, one of the beneficiaries of the YICO program, entertained the group with a musical performance on the flute. # # # 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/.