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Can handbags have the power to create real, meaningful change? Yes, they can. Our On Purpose social enterprise initiative, based in Masoro Rwanda, is proof positive.
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In underserved and under-resourced communities across the globe, from the U.S. to Rwanda, our company is helping patients at risk for and living with cancer access the care they need to stay well and lead fulfilling lives.
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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
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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
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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$5 million grant to strengthen HERITΛGE programs, including $1 million in small grants to organizations in Africa and a $450,000 fellowship program for HERITΛGE leaders
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New grants increase investments to locally-led organizations
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SOURCE: Tapestry, Inc. DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, in tandem with the 77th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, kate spade new york hosted a series of panel discussions to highlight the critical role that mental health plays in the pursuit of sustainable women’s empowerment. Speakers included representatives from kate spade new york’s Social Impact Council, individuals with their own lived experience of mental health conditions, and experts including; Taraji P. Henson
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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
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For context, Best for the World recognizes the top-performing B Corps creating the greatest positive impact. More than a badge of honor, it provides an opportunity for recognized companies to share knowledge, learnings, and best practices.
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Our work in Rwanda is just one example of how Abbott is fulfilling our purpose of helping people live fuller and healthier lives, and a key focus of our 2030 Sustainability Plan: advancing health equity through partnership.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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HP, a multinational information technology company, and NABU, the leading non-profit publisher of multilingual kids books, have launched the state of the art NABU HP Creative Lab in Kigali, Rwanda.
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Congratulations to the WSP USA Bridges to Prosperity 2022 Team on the recent completion of the Kagarama suspended bridge in western Rwanda.
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Inspirational Finalists Announced for the $5 Million Elevate Prize
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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
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Announcement of Ichikowitz Foundation Winning 2021 SABRE Award Africa for African Youth Survey 2020
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Company Celebrates Migrants in Honor of International Migrants Day
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On 20th August, the effort to responsibly track minerals begun in Rwanda, Central Africa about 5000 feet in the Northern Rwandese jungles.
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Launches Partnership with USC Shoah Foundation to Provide Access to a New Collection of Searchable Data from Jewish Holocaust Survivor Testimonies
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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
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Global Finalists Include Adweek, Ellevest, Indego Africa, Refinitiv, Voulez Capital and Women in Trucking
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Disney Conservation Fund Celebrates its 2019 Heroes Thu, 01/23/2020 - 14:50 Type of Content Blog Layout Standard Format Body Disney Conservation Fund Celebrates its 2019 Heroes Each year, the Disney Conservation Fund (DCF) supports organizations working around the world to save wildlife, inspire action and protect the planet. The DCF is also proud to recognize the dedication of individuals or teams who have devoted their lives to furthering conservation efforts in their communities. To date, the
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International teams developing the world’s most innovative solutions to extreme energy poverty
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Grants include additional geographies, areas of focus and disease targets
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The camp for girls in grades 7-9 from underserved communities was the first of its kind in the U.S., following WiSci STEAM camps this summer in Estonia and Kosovo — and previous camps in the countries of Rwanda, Peru, Malawi and Georgia.
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Grants to help strengthen health systems and reduce health disparities in underserved communities in Africa, Asia and Latin America
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Takeda’s founding mission to serve patients, wherever they are, drives its increased commitments to disease prevention, capacity building, and access to healthcare in developing and emerging countries, in partnership with the global community.
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Through its annual Global CSR Program, approximately 20,000 employees worldwide cast their votes, selecting City Cancer Challenge, Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi), SeriousFun Children’s Network, UNICEF, and the UN Foundation as 2019 partners.
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With these programs, Takeda's contributions through its unique Global CSR Program total 10.5 billion yen for a total of 14 programs since its 2016 launch.
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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 safe drinking water, clean sanitation, and education to
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Details progress toward 2025 Sustainability Goals; accelerates
actions to combat ocean waste
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Mar 26, 2019 1:30 PM ET - Nestlé, together with a number of international consumer goods companies, launched the Africa Plastics Recycling Alliance at the CEO Africa Forum in Kigali, Rwanda. This Alliance aims to turn the current challenge of plastic waste in Sub-Saharan...
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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.
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SC Johnson today announced plans to support the development of an additional 40 health posts throughout Rwanda, expanding access to health care and malaria education for more than 200,000 people. This expands on the company’s 2018 investment, which established 10 health posts in rural Rwanda in July, bringing the total to 50.
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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
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Annual Ideagen Global Empowering Women Girls 2030 Summit at the United Nations Wed, 10/17/2018 - 09:30 Subheader Global Leaders Luminaries from the world's leading Companies, NGOs and Public Sector convened at the Annual Ideagen Global Empowering Women Girls 2030 Summit at the United Nations Type of Content Multimedia with summary Layout Media Gallery Body Annual Ideagen™ Global Empowering Women Girls 2030 Summit 2018 - Achieve the Goals. September 14, 2018-- Ideagen™ together with leaders and l
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This year’s global call doubles its entries, with 701 projects from 29
countries.
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Two new categories will be introduced in the 2019 call: Community
entrepreneurship; and Collaborative action.
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Kuri miliyoni z’abantu batuye muri Afurika y’Uburasirazuba bwo hagati, ibyago byo kwandura malariya ni ikintu gihangayikishije abantu buri munsi. Nk’uko Ishami ry’Umuryango w’Abibumbye Ryita ku Buzima (WHO) ribivuga, Abantu bagera kuri 90 ku ijana mu Rwanda bugarijwe n’indwara ya malariya. Kugira ngo dufashe kurinda abantu ibyago byo kwandura no gukemura ibindi bibazo birebana n’ubuzima bw’abaturage, SC Johnson yatangaje uyu munsi ubufatanye yagiranye na Minisiteri y’Ubuzima mu Rwanda n’Umuryango
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For millions of people in east central Africa, the risk of malaria infection is an everyday concern. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), up to 90 percent of Rwandans are at risk for malaria. To help address this risk and other public health issues, SC Johnson today announced a partnership with the Rwanda Ministry of Health and the Society for Family Health to co-develop a national strategy to increase access to health care through the construction of 10 new health posts across the c
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A report from Reach for Change shows the organization impacted 237,490 African children and youth through support programs for social entrepreneurs.
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Custom suite in Andaz London Liverpool Street hotel to benefit (RED)’s
fight against AIDS
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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.
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This Second Round of Funding Builds on Initial $6.7 Million Grant
Program
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Network Infrastructure from Gilat will Connect the Communities of
Bufundi in Rubanda and Kibuku in Ntoroko; Enhance Economic and Social
Programs
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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.
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In celebration of Women’s History Month, JetBlue would like to bring attention to the great work being done by the Rwandan Girls Initiative (RGI) whose mission is to educate and empower girls of Rwanda to reach their highest potential. JetBlue was recently introduced to RGI through our inflight entertainment partners - The Nantucket Project (TNP). Last fall, the JetBlue Foundation helped fly several women from RGI to Nantucket for the TNP annual gathering.
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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
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Product Assortment Includes Exclusive Designs from Aden + Anais,
Butter Super Soft, Chocolate Skateboards, Fatboy, Global Brands Group,
Junk Food, Kidrobot and Moschino
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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.