ESG News For Rwanda

WomenStrong International is thrilled to welcome Dr. Chisina Kapungu as their new Executive Director, effective immediately. Dr. Susan M. Blaustein, the global gender equity organization’s founder and longtime leader, will remain as Chair and President of the Board and Strategic Advisory Council.“Chisina is exactly the right person to lead WomenStrong at this moment,” said Dr. Blaustein. “She has built trust and mutual respect among our community of partner organizations from Cambodia to Rwanda

The Company enters strategic collaboration with the Access to Oncology Medicines (ATOM) Coalition to expand access to immuno-oncology therapy Opdivo™ in select countries

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

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.

33 finalists selected from 5,213 submissions across 163 countriesFinalists are championing impactful climate action and supporting clean energy, water, food, and healthcare access

One Acre Fund will expand support to 1.6 million African farmers, helping to climate-proof harvest and raise farmer incomes

VisionSpring, Live Well (a CARE International social enterprise) and the Council of Churches Zambia will correct the vision of 12,600 Zambians with eyeglasses in 2023.3 out of 4 people needing eyeglasses will be acquiring their first-ever pair.The programme will improve income and well-being, unlocking $2.5 million (ZK 52.5 million) in new income earning potential in the first year.The innovative model will bring basic eyecare to rural and low-income communities and has been introduced from Uganda and Bangladesh

Expansion of AZ Forest programme raises commitment to plant 200 million trees across six continents by 2030New reforestation projects in Brazil, India, Vietnam, Ghana and Rwanda in addition to existing projects including in Australia and Indonesia

Funds Raised at Event Will Help Bring Clean Water to Those in Need

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, and the Seeding The Future Foundation are proud to announce the return of the annual Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge. The Challenges invites scientists, engineers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and multidisciplinary teams from non-governmental organizations (NGOs), non-profits, social enterprises, universities, r

Sinclair Broadcast Group today announced a multi-year, national agreement with USC Shoah Foundation—The Institute for Visual History and Education to assist with the recording of interviews with genocide survivors as part of the Institute’s Last Chance Testimony Collection Initiative, a race-against-time effort to collect testimonies from the last living survivors and witnesses to the Holocaust and other genocides. Under the agreement, Sinclair will provide its production facilities to film 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).

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

Population Services International (PSI) announced the launch of a new digital health service in Vietnam to help people in low-income communities make informed decisions about their health and efficiently navigate the healthcare system. Through a partnership with Babylon (NYSE: BBLN), communities in the Bac Ninh province and the Hanoi Capital City – which have a combined population of 9.4 million – will have free 24/7 access to a new platform, called AI OI, that combines Babylon’s AI Symptom Chec

The Herbalife Nutrition Foundation (HNF), a global nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families around the world, announced today a new two-year partnership with The Power of Nutrition and the World Bank. The partnership will include a grant of $300,000 and will initially focus on the Stunting Reduction Program in Rwanda. These efforts are in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2 to achieve zero hunger globally.“The effects of poor n

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.

Inspirational Finalists Announced for the $5 Million Elevate Prize

From creating tools to help distribute COVID-19 vaccines to helping address food insecurity, this year's notable changemakers are rising to the occasion in a year unlike any other

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

Company Celebrates Migrants in Honor of International Migrants Day

Launches Partnership with USC Shoah Foundation to Provide Access to a New Collection of Searchable Data from Jewish Holocaust Survivor Testimonies

Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE: TPR), a leading New York-based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands, today provided further details on the actions it’s taking across multiple aspects of its brands and business to help assure that Tapestry emerges a strong company when conditions normalize.“Throughout this crisis, we have prioritized the health and wellbeing of our employees, their families and communities. At the same time, we have heightened our focus on our customers. While this has p

 Global Finalists Include Adweek, Ellevest, Indego Africa, Refinitiv, Voulez Capital and Women in Trucking

International teams developing the world’s most innovative solutions to extreme energy poverty

Grants include additional geographies, areas of focus and disease targets

Grants to help strengthen health systems and reduce health disparities in underserved communities in Africa, Asia and Latin America

American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today the company and its employees raised more than $272,000 to support Water For People, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to providing access to improved water and sanitation systems and services in developing countries. “We are providing a significant contribution to help Water For People in its mission to provide

Details progress toward 2025 Sustainability Goals; accelerates actions to combat ocean waste

Company will trial new greener cups in several markets worldwide in the coming year, roll out new strawless lids in the U.S. and Canada, and provide customers an opportunity to digitally trace their coffee’s journey from seed to cup.

The Company Continues to Be Honored for Its Ongoing Investment to Support the Development and Success of Women in the Workplace and Advancing Economic Empowerment for Women

This year’s global call doubles its entries, with 701 projects from 29 countries. Two new categories will be introduced in the 2019 call: Community entrepreneurship; and Collaborative action.

A report from Reach for Change shows the organization impacted 237,490 African children and youth through support programs for social entrepreneurs.

Custom suite in Andaz London Liverpool Street hotel to benefit (RED)’s fight against AIDS

TriLinc Global Impact Fund announced today that it has approved an additional $15.3 million in term loans and trade finance facilities to companies operating in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, bringing total financing commitments as of May 31, 2018 to $438.2 million for business expansion and socioeconomic development through its holdings in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Emerging Europe.

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

Network Infrastructure from Gilat will Connect the Communities of Bufundi in Rubanda and Kibuku in Ntoroko; Enhance Economic and Social Programs

TriLinc Global Impact Fund announced today that it has approved an additional $38.6 million in term loans and trade finance facilities to companies operating in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, bringing total financing commitments as of March 31, 2018 to $439.4 million for business expansion and socioeconomic development through its holdings in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Emerging Europe.

The Starbucks Foundation’s multi-year strategy will promote leadership and economic empowerment opportunities for women and families in coffee, tea and cocoa growing communities Partnership with Malala Fund will expand the organization’s Gulmakai Network of education champions in India and Latin America Malala Yousafzai curates an exclusive playlist for International Women’s Day to be played in 10,000 Starbucks® stores across the U.S. and Canada on March 8

Product Assortment Includes Exclusive Designs from Aden + Anais, Butter Super Soft, Chocolate Skateboards, Fatboy, Global Brands Group, Junk Food, Kidrobot and Moschino

TriLinc Global Impact Fund announced today that it has approved an additional $41.3 million in term loans and trade finance facilities to companies operating in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, bringing total financing commitments as of August 31, 2017 to $382.7 million for business expansion and socioeconomic development through its holdings in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.