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The world’s first commercial beer made from recycled building water introduces consumers across the country to what’s possible with water reuse.

Dr. Alaa Murabit, TIME100 honoree, Gates Foundation Alum, and global security leader, will lead 500 Global’s Sustainable Growth practice in emerging markets, advancing the firm’s commitment to increase blended finance and public-private investment models that unlock innovation and inclusive economic development.

Warren Thaler and Tamara Watts join the Board of Trustees at the largest national, independent donor-advised fund public charity

Increased colleague-reported volunteer work by 81% to 16,611 hoursThrough $8.3 million in grants, the Zoetis Foundation supported 28 initiatives impacting 19 countries to advance opportunities for veterinarians and livestock farmers through education, well-being, and livelihood initiativesBrought to market innovative diagnostics, vaccines and parasiticides to support livestock producers’ animal health and productivity goalsMore than 30% of the company’s total electricity use was supplied by renewable sources which includes on-site solar arrays installed at seven facilities – moving Zoetis toward its goal to use 100% renewable electricity by 2030Replaced plastic with paperboard for rabies vaccine packaging at a key manufacturing site, cutting PVC plastic use by 8.0 metric tons and overall packaging by an estimated 2.5 metric tons annually

Debut Report Demonstrates the Importance of Inclusive Design in Global Instant Payments

nference’s federated AI platform is being leveraged to provide access to the deepest clinical data to generate insights and better inform decision-making

Jeffrey Armbrister, Lindy Benton-Moreno, and Connie Collingsworth join the Board of Trustees at the largest national, independent donor-advised fund public charity

Gates Foundation funding for an approach that leverages Radiant’s breakthrough Multabody™ platform

New research published in The Lancet reinforces the idea that handwashing outside of pandemic times is vital in order to reduce the burden of common colds and flu in low- and middle-income countries.

Panelists to Discuss How Digital Public Goods Advance Financially Inclusive Digital Public Infrastructure on April 12 in Washington, D.C.

Initial Deployment Across South Africa to Support Self-testers with Medical Diagnostech’s COVID-19 Antigen Test

Mitsui Chemicals Agro, Inc. (Tokyo; President & CEO: OZAWA Satoshi) today announce that their Indoor Residual Spray (IRS) for malaria control, VECTRONTM T500, has been prequalified by the WHO*1).

Rissman will lead the impact organization’s rapidly growing membership community of leaders at the vanguard of social, economic and environmental progress

Global animal health company renews co-funding with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to advance the health and productivity of dairy, beef, poultry and fish producers in seven new countries in Sub-Saharan Africa

C-suite executives at Verizon, Target, Salesforce; Harvard Business School professors; and social sector activists among those chosen for top honor.

(BRK.A; BRK.B) –Today, Warren E. Buffett has converted 9,608 A shares into 14,412,000 B shares in order to donate 14,414,136 shares of Berkshire Hathaway “B” stock to five foundations: 11,003,166 to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust, 1,100,316 shares to the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation and 770,218 shares to each of the Sherwood Foundation, Howard G. Buffett Foundation and NoVo Foundation. The donations have been delivered today.Mr. Buffett’s ownership of Berkshire now consists of 22

Pfizer will provide all its current and future patent-protected medicines and vaccines available in the U.S. or EU on a not-for-profit basis to 45 lower-income countries.Rwanda, Ghana, Malawi, Senegal and Uganda are the first five countries to commit to join the Accord. Health officials in these countries will help identify and resolve hurdles beyond supply to inform the roll out in all 45 lower-income countries.Pfizer calls upon global health leaders and organizations to join the Accord, bringing their expertise and resources to close the health equity gap and help create a healthier world for 1.2 billion people.

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (ELAN: NYSE) today announces the expansion of its shared value footprint across Sub-Saharan Africa, delivering on its 2030 pledge to create sustainable development solutions for those who depend on livestock for their livelihoods.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220316005069/en/Raising livestock is important to secure people's livelihood in Sub-Saharan Africa. (Photo: Business Wire)MAHAB

Philanthropic partnership supporting Seattle communities though digital commerce.

Schrödinger will receive $4.9 million research grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support early-stage drug discovery of non-hormonal contraceptives

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) today announces its inclusion in FORTUNE’s 2021 Change the World list, which recognizes companies that have made an important social or environmental impact through their profit-making strategy and operations.This year’s publication honored Elanco’s shared value initiative “East Africa Growth Accelerator (EAGA)” and ranked Elanco 19th on the list of 53 companies that do well by doing good.With the East Africa Growth Accelerator, Elanco provides smal

Today is a milestone for me. In 2006, I pledged to distribute all of my Berkshire Hathaway shares – more than 99% of my net worth – to philanthropy. With today’s $4.1 billion distribution, I’m halfway there.In June of 2006, I owned 474,998 “A” shares. Now, I own 238,624 shares, worth about $100 billion. All remain destined for philanthropy. Having reached the midway point of my plan, I would like to supply a bit of history and suggest a few subjects for further thought by philanthropists, govern

Recognized Champion in Human Services Industry Brings Expertise and Passion to Expand and Scale Social Good Across Nonprofit Sector

Amplify Aims to Provide Equitable Algebra 1 Solutions with a Grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Supply Surge rallies local businesses and community partners to support students in need

(BRK.A; BRK.B) –Yesterday, Warren E. Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, contributed 15,971,345 “B” shares of Berkshire to five philanthropies.The shares, valued at about $2.9 billion, were given to the following foundations: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, The Sherwood Foundation, Howard G. Buffett Foundation and NoVo Foundation.Mr. Buffett’s current contribution of Berkshire stock is the 15th installment of an annual giving plan he initiated in June, 2006

Food security efforts, including education program to improve livestock health among African farmers, detailed in Elanco’s new social impact report

On May 5, the Un-carrier joins a global effort to give back to those on the front lines – partnering with the CDC Foundation to donate 500,000 face masks and giving customers and employees several ways to thank frontline workersWhat’s the news: T-Mobile is mobilizing to support #GivingTuesdayNow, a new global day of giving focused on recognizing and supporting workers on the frontlines of COVID-19. Starting Tuesday, May 5, T-Mobile will:Donate 500,000 medical face masks to the CDC FoundationHelp provide childcare options for frontline worker families by giving $5 to Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s COVID-19 Relief Fund for every eligible accessory purchased on T-Mobile.com, up to $100,000Offering customers the opportunity to send a thank you to frontline workers through the T-Mobile Tuesdays app on Giving TuesdayLIGHTing IT BLUE – and encouraging everyone to join the movementWhy it matters: COVID-19 has touched everyone, but those working the frontlines are being hit especially hard. T-Mobile and its passionate customers, fans and employees are stepping up to bring supplies, resources and a huge, collective THANK YOU to those brave individuals who are taking big risks every day to serve us all.Who it’s for: Anyone who wants to make a real difference during these trying times — whether that’s through a donation (on behalf of T-Mobile) or a personal message of gratitude!

Elanco Animal Health Inc. (NYSE: ELAN) today announced that its shared value East Africa Growth Accelerator (EAGA) initiative has delivered a Social Return on Investment (SROI) of almost 250% for dairy and poultry smallholder farmers, their families and other stakeholders in the region. For every US$1 invested by Elanco and its partners in the EAGA initiative during its initial phase from June 2017 to December 2018, $2.48 of socio-economic value has been created for society in East Africa.Accord

ASCM Foundation to Support Long-Term Program to Positively Impact Communities By Giving Locals Valuable Skills

Partnership with St. Louis’s Danforth Center seeks to accelerate technologies that advance the U.S. agriculture industry

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE:ELAN) and Farm Radio International (FRI) have partnered to produce a 13-week series of radio programs designed to support and educate small-scale livestock farmers in North Tanzania to manage the challenges around livestock health and wellbeing, supporting a drive to greater food security, livestock health and care in the region. FRI and Elanco are working closely with local radio stations - Sauti ya Injili

Through the East Africa Growth Accelerator project, Elanco supports World Food Day by drawing attention to achieving a #zerohunger world by 2030

Actions to be Anchored in the Global Center on Adaptation

(BRK.A and BRK.B) – Warren E. Buffett, Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, today converted 11,867 of his Class A shares into 17,800,500 Class B shares. Of these Class B shares, 17,696,780 have been donated to five foundations: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, Sherwood Foundation, Howard G. Buffett Foundation and NoVo Foundation. These shares have a current value of $3.4 billion. This contribution is pursuant t

Miami residents are encouraged to rally to help end child poverty and boost their city into the top spot for next week

Chicago moves up in the ranking as residents are encouraged to rally to help end child poverty and boost their city into the top spot for next week

Miami-area residents encouraged to rally to help end child poverty and boost their city into the top spot for next week

Challenge aims to inspire friendly competition and community engagement in “Red Rally Markets” as part of effort to end child poverty — one nose at a time

Noses now on sale at Walgreens stores nationwide to help end child poverty – one nose at a time

Program Expanded to Reach Additional 100 Million People Annually for Lymphatic Filariasis in Support of New, Evidence-Based WHO Guidelines