One of the versatile ways to teach children the fun painting, as well as to promote creativity is the world child time day on May 6, which was launched in 2008 by STAEDTLER in life. Also in this year, attacked around 900,000 small artists to pen and paper and so engaged for children in need. Because the painted images are exchanged with friends or relatives for a small donation. The revenues collected in Germany the organisation SOS – Kinderdorf e.V. benefited this year the social projects. About STAEDTLER the STAEDTLER Mars GmbH & co.

KG with its headquarters in Nuremberg is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of writing, painting, drawing and creative products. When developing its products has always been, STAEDTLER relies on innovation and a high user benefit. founded by Johann Sebastian Staedtler in 1835, the company employs more than 2,200 employees and operates in over 150 countries. With the size and global nature of the Company also its social responsibility is growing all over the world: for its employees, but also for environmental and economic sustainability. STAEDTLER is committed to current and future generations and this aligns itself for years on the content of the Social Charter. This means: the company against forced labour and discrimination, as well as for fair and socially acceptable working conditions in all international offices and manufacturing facilities committed. Worldwide, STAEDTLER is actively engaged in social and cultural matters, helps people in need and children with increased training needs, for example, through the organisation of the world child time day internationally. There are all information about companies STAEDTLER and the world child time day 2011 under. Media contact: caution! GmbH Desiree Hochkirchen/Karen Patrzek tram ring 3, 20251 Hamburg Tel.: 040 450210-777 E-Mail: