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UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Ishmael Beah visits Mexico to meet children affected by armed violence

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Ishmael Beah travelled to Tijuana and Mexico City to meet with internally displaced children and families fleeing armed violence. During his visit to Tijuana in northern Mexico, Beah - a bestselling author and human rights activist who was forcibly recruited into an armed group during the brutal civil war in his home country of Sierra Leone at the age of 13 - spoke to Mexican children, teenagers and their parents about experiences they had endured. The children...

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World Environment Day brings solutions to plastic pollution into focus

Individuals, communities, civil society, businesses and governments around the world marked World Environment Day with a focus on solutions to plastic pollution, with official celebrations held in Abidjan, Cï¿½te d'Ivoire, with the support of the Netherlands. The focus on solutions to plastic pollution this World Environment Day is particularly timely, following the recent conclusion of a second round of negotiations on a global agreement to end plastic pollution in France. 2023 marks the 5...

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Clear support for an ambitious treaty showcased at INC-2

As the second round of negotiations for a UN treaty to end plastic pollution have drawn to a close in Paris, we wanted to reflect on this important milestone in the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to set down legally-binding global rules. Ellen MacArthur Foundation INC-2 reflections To be effective in tackling plastic pollution, the treaty needs to be based on comprehensive circular economy measures including reduction, redesign and reuse and on legally binding global rules. These are c...

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Subaru Shares Warmth, Love and Relief with Patients Facing Cancer

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it will renew its partnership with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) during Subaru Loves to Care® month in June. Now in its eighth consecutive year, the partnership reflects the commitment of the automaker and its nationwide network of retailers to supporting families and children impacted by blood cancer. - ï¿½ - This June, over 600 Subaru retailers will provide warm blankets and handwritten messages of hope to patients facing cancer. Additiona...

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ASPCA Cares for 10,000th Foster Kitten in Los Angeles County

Theï¿½ ASPCA ® ï¿½ (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® ) today announced a significant achievement by caring for its 10,000th ï¿½kitten through theï¿½ ASPCA Kitten Foster Program ï¿½in Los Angeles. The program recruits, trains, and supports volunteer foster caregivers of kittens under eight weeks old who are too young to be cared for in Los Angeles County Animal Care Centers. This milestone comes during the height of breeding season for felines, a time of year when shelt...

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Subaru of America Donates Vehicles for Navra Emergency Responder Rescue Training Competition

This week, Subaru of America, Inc. donated dozens of vehicles to the North American Vehicle Rescue Association (NAVRA) for their three-day rescue workshop session and competition, benefitting the training of emergency responders and offering a second life to pre-production cars that would have otherwise been crushed. - ï¿½ - NAVRA provides education and training for firefighters, first responders, paramedics, nurses, physicians, manufacturers, and other related groups. The event took place f...

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Bud Light and the NGLCC Continue to Empower LGBTQ+ Owned Small Businesses Across America

Today, Bud Light and the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC ), the exclusive certifying body for LGBT-owned businesses, announce they are extending their partnership to continue supporting economic opportunities and advancements for LGBTQ+ Americans and business owners across the country. “Bud Light was brewed to be an 'Easy to Drink, Easy to Enjoy' beer for everyone 21+ and that still holds true today,” said Anheuser-Busch. “We look forward to extending our work with the NGLCC...

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Mobility for All: Toyota West Virginia Increases Mobility Access Across Region

Toyota West Virginia put the automaker's mission in motion today as they announce three donations to improve mobility: Good News Mountaineer Garage, Putnam County Aging Program and Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority. “Toyota strives to raise the quality and availability of mobility and to alleviate transportation burdens for those most vulnerable in our area,” said David Rosier, Toyota West Virginia president. “Today's announcement is another step ï¿½toward helping our communi...

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Ferrovial launches the 13th edition of Social Infrastructures to finance water and sanitation projects

Ferrovial has launched the call for the 13th edition of the Social Infrastructures program, aimed at financing international cooperation initiatives to improve water and sanitation facilities. All private non-profit entities (foundations, NGOs, etc.) legally constituted and registered in Spain and declared of Public Utility, whose social purpose is to assist groups at risk of social vulnerability, may submit their projects.ï¿½ï¿½ Social Infrastructures was created in 2011 to p...

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One Responds to Further Cut In Humanitarian Funding to Hunger Crisis in Horn of Africa

Leaders will gather in New York at the United Nations high level pledging event on the humanitarian response in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia. The event is seeking to secure scaled-up resources to address the unprecedented humanitarian needs in the Horn of Africa. Across East Africa the UN estimates that almost 72 million people require humanitarian aid this year due to a combination of pressures, following five seasons of failed rains, conflict and flooding.ï¿½ The UK failed to increase its...

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Peru passes important ocean protection law to protect the first five nautical miles at sea

Peru has just achieved an important victory in the protection of the five nautical miles along its coasts. The approval of the law recognizing ancestral and artisanal fishing is a historic milestone that guarantees the protection of this zone, benefiting over 50,000 artisanal fishermen who provide 80% of the fish that feeds the Peruvian population. It is worth noting that the first five nautical miles play a fundamental role in the life cycle of marine species inhabiting the Peruvian sea...

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Greenpeace calls for climate reparations as Typhoon Mawar moves towards the Philippines

Greenpeace Philippines called on fossil fuel companies to pay reparations for climate impacts as the Philippines' northern provinces brace for storm-force conditions brought on by Typhoon Mawar. Typhoon Mawar (local name, Betty) is the world's strongest typhoon so far this year, rapidly intensifying twice to become a super typhoon (STY), almost matching the strength of STY Haiyan (local name, Yolanda). Although the super typhoon was downgraded into a typhoon early Sunday, it is still expe...

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VBC Giving Foundation Commemorates Memorial Day 2023 In Gratitude To America's Fallen Heroes And Its Donor Community Committed To Supporting American Veterans

On Memorial Day, commemorated each year across the United States honoring those that have died while serving in the military, the VBC Giving Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the philanthropic arm of Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) wishes to lend its gratitude to its donor community. - - As May of 2023 commenced (notably 'Military Awareness Month'), the aid of individual donations and corporate partnerships ensured the successful launch of the organization's inaugural, $ 6 million, 4...

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Joe Gebbia and Hamdi Ulukaya support earthquake relief efforts in Tï¿½rkiye

May 16 marked 100 days since earthquakes shook Tï¿½rkiye and Syria, which destroyed 500,000 homes and displaced an estimated 2.7 million people. Months later, millions in the region are still in need of temporary housing and other aid.ï¿½ To support ongoing relief efforts, Airbnb Co-Founder and Airbnb.org Chairman of the Board Joe Gebbia, and Chobani Founder and CEO and Founder of the Tent Partnership for Refugees Hamdi Ulukaya, announced they will donate $ 800,000 to help people impacte...

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The Prado Museum will host Nobel laureate JM Coetzee as the first author of the "Writing the Prado" program

John Maxwell Coetzee, Nobel Prize for Literature (2003), has been selected as the first author to participate in the "Writing the Prado" program, a joint initiative with the Loewe Foundation that invites internationally renowned writers to engage literarily with the Museum's collections. As inaugural Fellow, the South African writer John Maxwell Coetzee will spend three weeks residing in Madrid (from late June to mid-July), making the Museum his center of activity and also of contemplatio...

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General Motors Announces $ 3 Million in Grants to Nonprofits

This week, General Motors announced charitable investments in the communities surrounding its U.S. manufacturing facilities, providing grants to 157 nonprofit organizations totaling $ 3 million. The grants were provided through GM's Community Impact Grants program, which was created in 2010 to empower local GM leaders and employees to direct funding toward nonprofit organizations addressing local issues facing their communities. “Across the U.S., in the communities where our people work a...

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Dame Judi Dench calls on people to celebrate their lost loved ones by planting a tree with the National Trust to mark Celebration Day

This year Dame Judi Dench launches Celebration Day, which takes place on Sunday 28th May 2023. Celebration Day is a new national day, created by the public, for the public, to remember and celebrate people who are no longer with us, and those who have influenced and shaped us to be who we are. The National Trust is taking part in Celebration Day this year and is offering people the chance to donate £5 to plant a tree in dedication of a loved one. Any donation made to the National Trust'...

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New Industry Executive Joins Helium Foundation to Lead Communications

Helium Foundation, the nonprofit pioneering decentralized wireless for all globally, announced today that Brandyn Bissinger has joined the Foundation as Head of Communications. In this new role, Bissinger will lead the organization's communications team, responsible for creating strategies to evangelize and strengthen decentralized wireless networks including the Helium ecosystem and Helium Foundation brands. The Helium Network launched in 2019 and is the world's largest decentralized w...

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2023 Porsche European Open: Porsche supports Ukraine aid with 'Birdies for Charity'

Social responsibility and societal commitment have always been incredibly important to Porsche. Against this background, the title sponsor of the Porsche European Open is extending its extensive social commitments and will inaugurate the 'Birdies for Charity' fundraiser during the tournament played on the Green Eagle Golf Courses' Porsche Nord Course from 1 to 4 June 2023. Along the lines of the long-established Aces for Charity at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix or the Racing for Charity fu...

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Automobili Lamborghini supports "Un aiuto per l'Emilia-Romagna" through the donation of 1 million Euros

Automobili Lamborghini supports the people affected by the flooding in Emilia-Romagna, with a donation of 1 million Euros. The company has responded to the terrible events devastating the region in recent days by joining "Un aiuto per l'Emilia-Romagna," the fundraiser promoted by the Agency for Territorial Security and Civil Protection. The funds will be donated, with the coordination of local authorities, to support affected communities, with a special focus on environmental recovery pro...

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Mastercard and Jennifer Hudson team to turn everyday purchases into support for Stand Up To Cancer

Mastercard is continuing its longstanding support of Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) with new campaign that drives donations for cutting-edge cancer research through dining and grocery purchases. Alongside EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson, who initially partnered with Mastercard in 2021 for its Strivers Initiative, Mastercard is encouraging consumers to give back by coming together over shared dining experiences, because each individual contribution can lead towards a powerful impact. From May 22nd...

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Ferrari supports the floods-affected local community

Ferrari donates 1 million Euros to the Emilia-Romagna Region's Agency for Territorial Safety and Civil Protection, joining the regional fundraising campaign. The funds will be used, with the coordination of the territorial authorities, to help the local population affected by the recent flooding, with a particular focus on projects for environmental recovery and the management of hydrogeological instability. "In times of difficulty, Ferrari has always stood by its community," said Ferrar...

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ONE Urges G7 to Focus on the Bigger Picture

As G7 leaders gather in Hiroshima for the start of their 2023 summit, global activists are urging them to look beyond short-term challenges and develop a plan to address the underlying injustices and systemic failings that continue to trap millions of people in a vicious cycle of debt, dependency and extreme poverty and which undermine efforts to respond to climate change and other global threats. Serah Makka, Executive Director for Africa at The ONE Campaign, said : “Millions of people...

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Safe Kids Worldwide and AAA Announce New Partnership

Safe Kids Worldwide and AAA's Auto Club Group Foundation are proud to announce a new partnership to advance equity in child passenger and bicycle safety. The overall goal of the partnership is to educate families and provide car seats, booster seats and bike helmets to those that may not have access to these safety resources. The partnership launches on May 16th in Plant City, Florida with a signature Child Passenger Safety event with Safe Kids Greater Tampa. The campaign will continue th...

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Microsoft announces new AI solutions for Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit: a game-changer for fundraising and volunteer engagement

Microsoft Corp. announced a suite of new AI solutions and improvements toï¿½ Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit ï¿½that are designed to transform the nonprofit industry and how fundraisers engage with donors, manage campaigns and optimize operations. In addition, the company announced a limited private preview for nonprofits to experience a new AI-powered fundraising propensity model. Within the preview, participating nonprofits will be able to test new AI tools that give fundraisers the power to d...

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Kathleen Federico Named CHRO of the Year

HRO Today, a global network for human resources professionals, announced the 2023 Chief Human Resource Officer Awards honoring those CHROs with the capabilities to adapt to a competitive business environment and deliver the insight needed for HR transformation. MITRE's Senior Vice President and Chief People, Brand, and Communications Officer Kathleen Federico was named CHRO of the Year in the non-profit category, among an elite group of 34 CHRO Leaders of Distinction, for her resilienc...

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WWF Calls for a Global Ban on 'Harmful and Unnecessary' Single-Use Plastic Items, Such as Vapes, Cutlery and Cosmetic Microplastics, Ahead of Key UN Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks

WWF is calling on governments to support global bans and phase outs of the 'most high-risk and unnecessary' single-use plastic products – such as plastic cutlery, e-cigarettes and microplastics in cosmetics, among others, ahead of the UN plastic pollution treaty talks taking place in Paris from 29 May – 2 June 2023. A series of new reports published today – commissioned by WWF and conducted by Eunomia – identifies the most damaging plastic products polluting the environment and proposes g...

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Ford Foundation joins cross-sector leaders to launch Indonesia Impact Alliance

Ford Foundation President Darren Walker joined members of the Indonesian government and business community to celebrate the launch of the Indonesia Impact Alliance (IIA). As a founding member of the IIA and an impact investor on a global scale, Ford Foundation will support the IIA to bring together investors, entrepreneurs, and government to develop an impact investing ecosystem in Indonesia that allows businesses to gain financial returns while solving social and environmental problems. ...

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Knight Foundation Awards 2023 Arts + Tech Fellowship to Five Groundbreaking Artists

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announced the recipients of the 2023 Knight Arts + Tech Fellowship, an initiative that supports artists working with innovative approaches to technology and new media. Administered by United States Artists, the fellowship awards five artists annually with unrestricted grants of $ 50,000 each. Since 2021, the fellowship has been supporting artists who utilize new and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, augmented and virtua...

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McDonald's Canada raises more than $ 7.5 million this McHappy Day® in support of families with sick children across Canada

McDonald's Canada is proud to announce this year's McHappy Day® raised over $ 7.5 million for Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) across Canada and other local children's charities. The funds will go towards providing much-needed support for families with sick children, helping to keep them close to each other and the medical care their child needs. - "The success of this year's McHappy Day is a testament to the generosity and support of our guests, franchisees and their crew and our...

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Homecoming 250 Receives Donation from Subaru

Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps, a non-profit organization organizing 250th birthday celebrations for the Navy and Marine Corps in Philadelphia and Camden in 2025 has received a $ 25,000 donation from Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA). The automaker presented the donation check to Homecoming 250 President George Leone at Subaru headquarters in Camden. - - “This support for our effort to celebrate these significant Navy and Marine Corps milestone birthdays is greatly appreciated,” said Leone. “T...

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City of Toronto announces opening of 84 new deeply affordable and supportive homes at 222 Spadina Ave.

Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie (Scarborough-Rouge Park), Chair of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee, was joined by the Councillor for Beaches-East York and Chair of the Planning & Housing Committee, as well as Patricia Mueller, CEO of Homes First Society, to celebrate the opening of 84 new deeply affordable supportive homes for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Residents will begin moving into the new affordable homes at 222 Spadina Ave. starting in May 2023 and wi...

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Alice L. Walton Foundation, Ford Foundation, Mellon Foundation, and Pilot House Philanthropy Announce Investments for More Diverse Leadership in Art Museums

Four national funding partners, Alice L. Walton Foundation, Ford Foundation, Mellon Foundation, and Pilot House Philanthropy announced the Leadership in Art Museums (LAM) initiative. Over the next five years, the LAM funders will commit over $ 11M in funding to museums to increase racial equity in leadership roles such as curators, conservators, collections managers, community engagement staff, educators and other senior leaders in a manner designed to advance racial equity. As plat...

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Numbers of protected birds soar to new record after overhead power lines are removed on remote Essex island

Northey Island is the single largest block of saltmarsh in the Blackwater Estuary and is a haven for a huge variety of wildlife due to its peaceful location and unique biodiversity of habitats, and attracts many species of overwintering waterfowl and wading birds. In January, the team recorded 3,875 dunlins (which are a red listed species on the Birds of Conservation Concern) on the island, beating the previous record of 3,510 recorded in 2015 – an increase of 10 per cent and representing...

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Gender, equity and participation: a three-pronged approach to protecting Bumaji forests in Cross River State, Nigeria

Women often face the worst and most acute impacts of climate change ( BBC, 2018 ). This is being experienced first-hand by the women of the Bumaji clan in the Boki Local Government Area (LGA), and other forest communities in Cross River State, Nigeria. As the group mainly responsible for food gathering and preparation, they bear the brunt of forest mismanagement and land-use degradation. The Boki LGA, which includes the Afi mountain range, is second to the Akamkpa LGA in terms of having...

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As the 2023 proxy season continues, investors are calling on Climate Action 100+ focus companies for more robust climate action

Institutional investors are continuing to flag votes during this proxy season at Climate Action 100+ focus companies to bring attention to key shareholder resolutions that encourage more robust climate action. This includes management proposals, where, just this week, Climate Action 100+ flagged votes for directors at four focus companies.ï¿½Informed by five years of investor engagement supported by Climate Action 100+ including high shareholder votes in recent years, these director votes s...

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NGO Coalition calls on TSMC to strengthen climate commitments

A coalition of NGOs have released timetochipin.org, a website that calls on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest chipmaker, to reduce its massive carbon footprint. TSMC is a key supplier to some of the world's biggest global IT brands, including Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon, all of which have committed to net zero supply chain emissions. As a main supplier, TSMC threatens to derail its customers' climate commitments. The website was published by Stand...

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