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About Pfizer, Inc.

Pfizer Inc discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets leading prescription medicines for humans and animals and many of the world's best-known consumer brands. Pfizer's innovative, value-added products improve the quality of life of people around the world and help them enjoy longer, healthier, and more productive lives. The company has three business segments: health care, animal health and consumer health care. Pfizer products are available in more than 150 countries.

International Voluntary Service Activities

In July 2002, Pfizer CEO Hank McKinnell issued a Call to Action to Pfizer colleagues around the globe, asking the best and brightest to offer their talents for up to six months to support non-governmental organizations in meeting the pressing health care needs of developing countries. Pfizer would maintain their position and cover their expenses and salaries. Today, Pfizer has begun sending some 25 colleagues each year on assignments in Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe and Latin America. They are breaking new ground in the fight against some of the world·s greatest health threats, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.

Since first accepting applications in February 2003, the Global Health Fellows program has placed a total of 31 colleagues in several international countries. The program received approximately 50 applications in the last round of fellows, of which 17 were selected for the program. Pfizer is currently accepting applications for deployment in first quarter 2005. Current application submissions indicate a larger applicant pool, of which the program expects to deploy a total 30-40 fellows (fiscal year 2005). In addition to the international volunteer programs, Pfizer has a very strong United Way Campaign, in which generous donations from Pfizer employees benefit thousands of educational, health-related, civic, and cultural organizations. The Pfizer Foundation provides matching grants to support this commitment.

Volunteer for Prosperity Opportunities
Number of Opportunities	30 - 40
Geographic Regions	Africa, Asia, Latin America, Russia, Eastern Europe
Health & Prosperity Sectors	Economic Growth, Health,Capacity Building, Education, HIV/AIDS, Information Communication Technology
Types of Opportunities	Management, Technical, Support
Average Duration of Projects	12-24 weeks
Volunteer Profile Summary
In order to be eligible for the Pfizer Global Health Fellows program, several requirements must be fulfilled. A typical fellow possesses the following criteria: strong performance history, a minimum of 5 years of service with Pfizer or its affiliates, a strong commitment to volunteerism & social responsibility, experience with disadvantaged populations, demonstrated flexibility in working in challenging & difficult environments, and supervisor·s written approval (to hold colleague·s position open for the duration of the Fellow·s assignment). The professional backgrounds of Pfizer's Fellows vary across many disciplines, such as the life sciences, engineering, business management, communication, and sales. Fellows have provided expertise in research, communications, pharmacology, epidemiology and even information systems, supporting the needs of patients and their caregivers facing the challenges of HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis in under-resourced communities. The fellows possess strong capabilities in education, training, and management, and moreover, a passion for making a difference in developing countries.