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Greenpeace opens new office in Kyiv, Ukraine

Greenpeace Central and Eastern Europe is formally opening a new office in Kyiv, Ukraine. The global environmental network has worked with allies in the country since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and will now officially expand its offices in order to accelerate its work on green reconstruction projects in Ukraine, as well as investigating environmental war crimes resulting from Russia's invasion.[1] Greenpeace will also continue to closely monitor the security concerns an...

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Nike's Commitment to Supporting Athletes Continues Beyond the Summer of Sport

What to know - - - • During the Paris 2024 Games, Nike demonstrated its always-on commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive future of sport. - • Nike's Coach the Dream: Future of Youth Sport Summit gathered partners, coaching experts and community leaders last week to shape the next chapter of inclusive youth sport and coaching — and included the announcement of new grants. - • In July, Nike and France's National Sports Agency published a playbook through their Team Go Girls initiativ...

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Funding crucial resources in the fight against human trafficking

Key Takeaways - - - • Global Modern Slavery Directory, created by leading anti-trafficking organization Polaris, now also available in Hindi, Arabic, Ukrainian, Tagalog, Malay and Russian. - • This critical resource, as well as its recent expansion, is subsidized by Airbnb through an ongoing partnership with Polaris. - • Airbnb is also providing additional funds for Polaris to update their data capabilities to bolster their anti-human trafficking efforts. - • The measure complements a range...

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Ajinomoto joins the World Business Council for Sustainable Development

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) welcomes Ajinomoto�Co., Inc. (the�Ajinomoto�Group),�a Japanese multinational food and biotechnology corporation, as its newest member, joining over 225�businesses dedicated to accelerating the transition to a more sustainable world. The�Ajinomoto�group�provides�a variety of products,�services�and�solutions�ranging from�seasonings, quick�nourishment�foods, frozen�foods, amino�acids,�semiconductor materials,�and pharmaceuticals....

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Dr. Susan Aurelia Gitelson's “Giving is Not Just For The Very Rich” Receives Raving Reviews from Book Reviewers

Dr. Susan Aurelia Gitelson's “Giving Is Not Just For the Very Rich: A How-To Guide for Giving and Philanthropy” is a valuable, user-friendly resource that inspires. offers a variety of creative ideas to help people experience the numerous benefits of giving. - - IndieReader Book Review described Dr. Gitelson's book as “a solid reference manual for those seeking advice on how best to give to worthy causes.” The book review publication added that it provides examples of how wealthy soci...

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Travalyst unveils list of sustainability certifications compliant with its criteria

- - • Travalyst shares first sustainability certifications included on its list aimed at industry alignment - • The list of 49 certifications compliant with Travalyst criteria is diverse, including Audubon International, Green Key Global, Fair Trade Tourism and Sustonica - • Travalyst's initiative aims to support certifications through an evolving legislative landscape whilst providing consistency across travel booking sites� - - - Travalyst shares the first 491 sustainability certificatio...

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Project Healing Waters Becomes National Grantee Of The Public Lands Fund, Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation

Project Healing Waters ('PHW'), a mission-driven national 501(c)(3) organization with a 19-year legacy, is grateful to announce the organization's receipt of a $ 40,000 grant from the Public Lands Fund, a program of the DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation. - - In addition, the nonprofit organization proudly celebrates being recognized today as a National Grantee of the Public Lands Fund. - - The Public Lands Fund's mission is to celebrate and protect public lands for all, supporting organization...

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Mpox Response: ONE Calls on World Leaders to Follow Africa's Leadership

Two weeks after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Mpox outbreak in Africa a public health emergency, The ONE Campaign is calling for global cooperation and increased vigilance: The next few weeks will determine whether systems designed to improve equity in public health emergencies are working or if the world will repeat mistakes from the past.� “The�Covid-19 pandemic exposed some massive holes in the systems we have to respond to global health emergencies.�The Achilles hee...

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Scott Whitaker, President and CEO of AdvaMed, Appointed to the Board of Directors of MedTechVets

� MedTechVets, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting military veterans in transitioning into careers in the medical technology sector, proudly announces the appointment of� Scott Whitaker �to our Board of Directors effective August 15, 2024.��As President and CEO of� AdvaMed, the medtech association, Whitaker brings to the board significant expertise in the medical technology industry and health policy more broadly. Whitaker is widely recognized as a top health care adv...

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Shark deaths, depleted fisheries witnessed during Greenpeace's first complete longliner investigation in North Pacific

Greenpeace ship, the Rainbow Warrior, has completed a five-week expedition in the North Pacific Ocean to document destructive fishing practices and labour conditions of Taiwanese longlining vessels encountered around the Emperor Seamounts, a chain of more than 800 seamounts and a Greenpeace priority site for ocean protection under the new Global Ocean Treaty. Historically, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing is the biggest threat to the unique biodiversity spot. This is the first...

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New analysis from Ceres shows top North American investors with net zero commitments have elements of climate action plans in place

A new analysis of 48 of the largest North American investors finds most of them have bold commitments to align their investing and portfolios with a net zero emissions future and most of those with commitments have developed elements of Investor Climate Action Plans, or ICAPs, to show how they will deliver on them.�� The analysis, Investor Climate Action Plans are Becoming a Norm , released by Ceres, examined the public climate disclosures made by these investors, collectively represe...

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American Express Expands Footprint in Africa

The American Express legacy in Africa is one of partnership and innovation. In fact, our historical footprint began in the 1890s through a partnership with the Bank of Africa, providing Travelers Cheques and other services to our global customers who visited the continent. Today, our focus is on expanding our business across Africa – adding to the places that accept American Express, launching new Cards and unlocking access to more experiences and benefits for American Express Card Members...

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Orange County Advocates Raise Over $ 1.5 Million for Ocean Conservation at Oceana's SeaChange Summer Party

On Saturday, August 17, ocean advocates gathered at Oceana's 17th �annual SeaChange Summer Party in Laguna Beach, raising more than $ 1.5 million to support the organization's campaigns to protect and restore the oceans in California and around the world. The event, hosted by award-winning actor and Oceana Board Member� Ted Danson, honored longtime Oceana supporter and SeaChange co-founder� Valarie Van Cleave. Oceana's new CEO� Jim Simon �addressed the crowd for the first time since steppin...

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Safer Chemistry Impact Fund Releases First-of-its-Kind Metrics to Empower the Supply Chain Transition to Safer Chemistry

Today, The Safer Chemistry Impact (SCI) Fund, an innovative blended capital initiative with seed funding from Apple and Google, released the first-of-its-kind metrics framework to measure and drive the adoption of safer chemistry across industries. The report, titled “Accelerating the Transition to Safer Chemistry: Establishing a Collective Vision & Impact Metrics,” is a multi-stakeholder effort to address the urgent crisis of global chemical pollution, which rivals carbon emissions as...

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- Red Cross Continues to Help People Impacted by Debby -

It's been two weeks since Hurricane Debby's destruction began in the southeast and more than 250 trained American Red Cross responders are still there, helping people impacted by the storm as they clean up their homes and plan their next steps. YOU CAN HELP people affected by disasters like storms and countless other crises by making a gift to American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and sma...

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Anheuser-Busch Delivered More Than 50,000 Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to Support Hurricane Debby Relief Efforts in Georgia

At the request of the American Red Cross, Anheuser-Busch delivered one truckload – more than 50,000 cans – of emergency drinking water to support residents in Southeast Georgia who were impacted by Hurricane Debby.�� Hurricane Debby made landfall in Georgia earlier this month, damaging property, flooding the area, and leaving many without power. With recovery and clean-up efforts underway in the state, this donation of emergency drinking water will help equip first responders with clean,...

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Coors Banquet marks 10 years of support for firefighters with Protect Our Protectors

✓ Coors Banquet is bringing back its Protect Our Protectors program with � new thematic packaging and a documentary-style video to highlight the bravery of the nation's firefighters�� - ✓ The brand teamed up with Western apparel brand Seager for Protect Our Protectors for a line of custom merchandise�� - ✓ Coors Banquet continues to gain share in 2024� For the 10th year in a row, Coors Banquet is showing its support for the nation's firefighters. � It's once again...

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Anheuser-Busch Delivered More Than 50,000 Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to Support Hurricane Debby Relief Efforts in Florida

At the request of the American Red Cross, Anheuser-Busch delivered one truckload – more than 50,000 cans – of emergency drinking water to support residents in Tallahassee, FL and the surrounding area who were impacted by Hurricane Debby.�� Hurricane Debby was declared a major disaster upon making landfall in Florida earlier this month, causing widespread flooding and property damage throughout the state. This donation of emergency drinking water will supply Tallahassee area residents and...

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Duke Energy Foundation celebrates 40 years by awarding $ 40,000 to nonprofit organizations serving Florida

The Duke Energy Foundation is celebrating its 40-year anniversary by awarding $ 40,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations serving Florida. Four organizations will each receive a $ 10,000 grant to support their work, helping strengthen and uplift communities across the Sunshine State. � “For four decades, the Duke Energy Foundation has proudly helped fund many important initiatives in Florida,” said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. “It's only appropriate to commemorate...

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Sesame Workshop and The Harris Poll Unveil Inaugural Index on the State of America's Well-Being

When Elmo tweeted,� “Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody doing?” �on social media, the consensus was clear: people are struggling. Leveraging its five-decade history of addressing the most pressing needs of children and families, Sesame Workshop—the global impact nonprofit behind� Sesame Street —partnered with The Harris Poll to shed light on the mental health crisis, launching a first-of-its-kind index on the state of well-being in America. The inaugural study found that Americans...

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New Balance Donation to Worcester Academy Powers Growth for the School and the Greater Community

Worcester Academy, one of the country's oldest independent schools, is pleased to announce it has received a transformative multi-year gift commitment from New Balance.�� Thanks to New Balance's generosity, Worcester Academy will continue its efforts to revitalize facilities and provide spaces designed to take the Academy into its third century as a leading American independent school.�� Worcester Academy will rename its South Campus to New Balance Performance Park which will include the...

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Ford Foundation Gallery presents Cantando Bajito: Chorus

Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice | 320 E 43rd Street, New York - On view October 8 – December 7, 2024 - Opening Event October 8, 2024 | 5-7PM - Convening Event October 10, 2024 | 10AM-5PM - Gallery Hours: Monday-Saturday | 11AM-6PM The Ford Foundation Gallery is pleased to present Cantando Bajito: Chorus, the final movement of a three-part exhibition series celebrating strategies for resistance in the wake of rising gender-based violence. The power of many voices joining in ha...

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