After a little investigation, we discovered the cause. The closest doctor was more than 45 minutes away. We found a solution. Honeywell, in partnership with the Mexican government, created a wellness program at our plant for more than 600 employees. For Honeywell, we've reduced absenteeism, and we will soon be able to use the technology of the Internet to incorporate employee health information electronically allowing us to adjust our programs to meet their needs and ours in the future.
Education is a similarly crucial business and social issue.
Yet, people intrinsically understand the value of education. A Sudanese farmer facing famine was asked what was needed most. When a lack of skilled workers threatens productivity, then improving local schools becomes a corporate goal. For us, it was building the Honeywell Hope School in a remote region of China. I've been there, and it's a wonderful sight to see these 250 children engaged in the education that will change and improve their lives forever.