ESG News For Malawi

New initiative includes $100,000 annual giving match for employee-nominated organizations

More Than 22,000 Takeda Employees Selected the FY2024 New Partners: Population Services International, Bulungula Incubator, Reach Out Cameroon, Seed Global Health and VillageReachTakeda’s Five New Partnerships Boost Total Global CSR Program Contributions to JPY 28.8 Billion (Approx. USD 199.1 million) Across 34 Diverse Partnerships Worldwide and extend our reach to an additional 2 million direct beneficiariesTakeda’s Global CSR Program Expects to Reach 27 Million People in 93 Countries by 2030

To celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary, sales leaders, employees and local partners packed more than 550,000 meals for children throughout the United States

The social impact organization will donate 500,000 shoes to support a health and humanitarian initiative in 15 African countries

2023 milestones include the distribution of the organization’s 100,000th light worldwide

Report highlights the beauty and wellness brand’s global social impact and sustainability achievements

Prize program awards Aftrak the $1 million Grand Prize to advance green energy in Africa;OMNIVAT awarded runner-up prize of $250,000The organizations also launch a new FinTech Award in the next installation of the Prize program; winners will be selected in May 2025

The extended partnership is part of Kraft Heinz’s aspiration to help alleviate global hunger

Liberty Energy (NYSE: LBRT), a leading North American energy services company, is proud to announce the establishment of the Bettering Human Lives Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting clean cooking solutions and improving the well-being of communities worldwide. The launch of the Bettering Human Lives Foundation (BHL Foundation) complements the company’s initiatives focused on alleviating poverty.The mission of the Bettering Human Lives Foundation is rooted in the convict

Takeda’s Five New Partnerships Boost Total Global CSR Program Contributions to JPY 24.2 Billion (Approx. USD 167.5 million) Since Program Inception in 2016.More Than 24,500 Takeda Employees Worldwide Participated in the Selection of the Five New Partnerships: Society for Family Health Rwanda, Relief International, Mercy Corps, University of Nairobi and Partners In Health.With This New Cohort of Partnerships, Takeda’s Global CSR Program Expects to Reach 25.2 Million People in 92 Countries by 2028.

Grassroots award recognizes activists from Zambia, Indonesia, Turkey, Finland, Brazil, and the United StatesLive ceremonies to take place on April 24 in San Francisco and April 26 in Washington, DC

Epidemics and pandemics are an ever-increasing new normal, yet vaccines for many infectious diseases are either in short supply or unavailable for many middle- and low-income countries. As cholera sweeps through Malawi and other African nations, the need has never been more pressing for increased efforts to ensure equitable access to lifesaving medicines.As of February 18, Malawi has recorded nearly 45,000 cholera cases and close to 1,450 deaths from an outbreak that started in March 2022, the d

Products offered on a not-for-profit basis to the 45 lower-income countries now include the full portfolio for which Pfizer has global rights.Expands on the initial offering of all patented medicines and vaccines available in the U.S. or EU to now include off-patent medicines, bringing total offering from 23 to around 500 products.Builds on already delivered medicines and vaccines along with medical training and supply chain support to Rwanda and advanced conversations with 16 other Accord country governments for supply and health system support.

New grants increase investments to locally-led organizations

A portion of retail sales from select Mattel products will support Save the Children’s rural education programs*

Financing the environmental and energy transition is a key objective for Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers dedicated to impact investing. With the acquisition of SunFunder, a private debt management company that finances renewable energy projects in Africa and Asia, Mirova is expanding its investment platform in emerging markets. This is a major step in Mirova's development strategy in real assets.Founded 10 years ago as a crowdfunding platform, SunFunder's main objective was t

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.

7 Projects Across 5 African Countries Expected to Deliver 3.5 Million Devices and Avoid 50 Million tCO2e of Emissions Over 15 Years

In partnership with Save the Children, American Express plans to support projects to help address the impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities in Africa and AsiaCompany has joined the World Economic Forum’s Clean Skies for Tomorrow Coalition and Global Future Council on Sustainable Tourism to help promote sustainable travel practicesActions follow recently announced commitments to net-zero carbon emissions by 2035 and provide at least $10 million in philanthropic funding to advance climate solutions by 2025

$11 million in general operating support was committed to organizations led by under-represented populations

Announcement of Ichikowitz Foundation Winning 2021 SABRE Award Africa for African Youth Survey 2020

The Internet Society Foundation has awarded over $1 million through its Research grant programme to seven projects that examine the future and sustainability of the Internet. In its pilot year, this programme seeks to support a diverse group of researchers who are generating solutions today to meet the Internet challenges of tomorrow.The selected projects explore important issues around the Internet’s relationship to society, such as: the economic cost of the digital gender gap, the impact of di

As a second wave of COVID-19 is emerging in Africa, Africa Mask Week aims to sustain and increase mask-wearing as a protective measure among populations in Africa

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ecolab has positively impacted communities throughout the world by donating more than $3 million of critical cleaning and sanitizing products and more than $2 million in financial support to help those in need. “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, our cleaning and sanitizing solutions have never been more essential,” said Kris Taylor, Ecolab vice president of Global Community Relations. “We are committed to utilizing our expertise, resources and solutions

Group Seeks Partner for Funding, Logistics Support in Sending Modified Sleep Apnea Devices to Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa and throughout the U.S.

Antimicrobial resistance is a leading global health challengei that requires urgent action to ensure a safer world for everyone, everywhereEffective surveillance and timely data feedback are critical for infection prevention and control programs, and informing appropriate use of anti-infectives New partnership in Ghana, Kenya, Malawi and Uganda will provide governments and public health community with critical decision-making information to help address AMR

The Company Pledges $100,000 to The Hunger Project, Dedicated the Month of May to Women and Hunger

Herbalife Nutrition (NYSE: HLF), a premier global nutrition company, along with the Herbalife Nutrition Foundation (HNF), today announced that it has a new nonprofit partner, The Hunger Project, under its Nutrition for Zero Hunger (NFZH) initiative. The Foundation has made an initial donation of $30,000 to fund the organization’s women-centered, community-led development and educational programs. Together they will invest in rural communities around the world affected by food insecurity and maln

Medal Recognizes Organizations That Reflect Company’s Commitment to Expanding Access to Care for People in Need

10 programs selected to help support healthcare capacity building in resource-constrained countries More than $1 million in total provided to expand essential cancer care services

This Second Round of Funding Builds on Initial $6.7 Million Grant Program

Grants support students, teachers, first responders and community members in more than 30 countries

Supported by the Baxter International Foundation, the Prestigious Award Recognizes Dr. Richmond’s Research on the Psychological Effects of Violence and Injury