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Snappy Announces 2023 Holiday Season Charity Partners on World Kindness Day

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in recognition of World Kindness Day, Snappy is proud to announce its 2023 holiday season charity partners: Make-a-Wish, Mental Health America, One Simple Wish, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Toys for Tots and UNICEF. Snappy is the leading gifting platform that lets gift-givers present curated gift collections that include an option to donate to charity. The platform empowers recipients to choose the present that most resonates with them, guaranteeing the perfect gift every time.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in recognition of World Kindness Day, Snappy is proud to announce its 2023 holiday season charity partners: Make-a-Wish, Mental Health America, One Simple Wish, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Toys for Tots and UNICEF.
  • Snappy is the leading gifting platform that lets gift-givers present curated gift collections that include an option to donate to charity.
  • Snappy has always been committed to cultivating kindness and we're honored to make it simple for others to join us in giving back this season."
  • Celebrated each year on November 13, World Kindness Day was created by an international coalition of NGOs in 1998 to highlight and encourage acts of kindness.

Shatterproof: Education Cannot Wait Provides Safe Learning Environments for Children Impacted by the War in Ukraine

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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Education Cannot Wait ( ECW ), the UN fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises, and partners in Ukraine are working to ensure that children are able to continue learning and building towards a brighter future.

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  • Education Cannot Wait ( ECW ), the UN fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises, and partners in Ukraine are working to ensure that children are able to continue learning and building towards a brighter future.
  • Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 sparked a deadly armed conflict that continues to rage today.
  • Civilians in Ukraine, including millions of children and adolescents, have been severely affected – suffering trauma, shelling, displacement, injury and death.
  • Around 5.3 million Ukrainian children face barriers to education, including about 3.6 million who are directly affected by school closures.

Shatterproof: Education Cannot Wait Provides Safe Learning Environments for Children Impacted by the War in Ukraine

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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Education Cannot Wait ( ECW ), the UN fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises, and partners in Ukraine are working to ensure that children are able to continue learning and building towards a brighter future.

Key Points: 
  • Education Cannot Wait ( ECW ), the UN fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises, and partners in Ukraine are working to ensure that children are able to continue learning and building towards a brighter future.
  • Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 sparked a deadly armed conflict that continues to rage today.
  • Civilians in Ukraine, including millions of children and adolescents, have been severely affected – suffering trauma, shelling, displacement, injury and death.
  • Around 5.3 million Ukrainian children face barriers to education, including about 3.6 million who are directly affected by school closures.

Bellevue Asset Management launches Obesity Solutions Fund

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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The Bellevue Obesity Solutions Fund opens a completely new avenue for healthcare investors,» says Christian Lach, the fund's lead portfolio manager.

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  • The Bellevue Obesity Solutions Fund opens a completely new avenue for healthcare investors,» says Christian Lach, the fund's lead portfolio manager.
  • It ranges from obesity prevention, diagnostics, and treatment of obesity to the treatment of myriad related health conditions.
  • Bellevue Obesity Solutions, an actively managed and global equity fund, is exclusively focused on this mega trend.
  • The portfolio management team of the Bellevue Obesity Solutions (Lux) Fund consists of Christian Lach, Lukas Leu and Oliver Kubli, all healthcare investment specialists with many years of experience.

Philips Foundation marks five years of improving access to maternal care in Sub-Saharan Africa and sets out future plans

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Over five years across five distinct projects, Philips Foundation has made substantial progress through unique collaborations , improving access to maternal care for 15 million people in 2022 alone [1].

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  • Over five years across five distinct projects, Philips Foundation has made substantial progress through unique collaborations , improving access to maternal care for 15 million people in 2022 alone [1].
  • This week, at a partner meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, the foundation set out plans to ramp up its partnerships with social entrepreneurs in the region.
  • “From building health awareness to providing high-quality healthcare, Philips Foundation’s journey with its strategic partners in maternal health for Sub-Saharan Africa is having a significant impact,” Margot Cooijmans, Director of the Philips Foundation, says.
  • In Uganda, the foundation supported Imaging the World Africa in training over 250 healthcare professionals, helping to identify life-threatening complications.

ExoDexa to Crowdsource Input on Adaptive Educational Gaming Platform Through Its Founders’ Circle

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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ExoDexa Holdings Inc ., the developer of the ExoDexa® adaptive educational gaming platform, today announced the launch of its online community-building initiative to offer education through games.

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  • ExoDexa Holdings Inc ., the developer of the ExoDexa® adaptive educational gaming platform, today announced the launch of its online community-building initiative to offer education through games.
  • A 40% discount off a VIP 1-Year ExoDexa subscription: Includes access to ExoDexa’s educational platform featuring high-engagement gameplay and adaptive technology to drive K-12 education.
  • Each ExoDexa educational game is intended to play like a fun adventure rather than a vehicle for educational curricula.
  • The ExoDexa educational gaming platform is designed to develop mastery of wide range of academic subjects.

PHIT America Welcomes Two New Members to Its National Board

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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"The moment I met Aubrey and Eric I knew they would become important additions to our Board," said Baugh. "These gentlemen have the knowledge and networks we need to impact millions of kids. Their passion for kids' fitness and health, and the fact that they are leaders in key areas impacted by the 'Inactivity Pandemic' -- military and sports – make them both ideal board members."

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PHIT America president Jim Baugh today announced the addition of two new members to its board of directors.
  • The latest business leaders added to PHIT's board include retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant Aubrey McDade and retired NFL player Eric Swann.
  • "The moment I met Aubrey and Eric I knew they would become important additions to our Board," said Baugh.
  • PHIT America is led by Sports Industry and Tennis Industry Hall of Fame Inductee, and former President of Wilson Sporting Goods, Jim Baugh .

Gaza Humanitarian Response: Education Cannot Wait Announces US$10 Million First Emergency Response Grant

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With innocent children bearing the brunt of the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, Education Cannot Wait (ECW) today announced an initial US$10 million First Emergency Response grant to urgently support mental health and psychosocial services and protective learning opportunities for crisis-affected girls and boys, and generate global funding support for innocent children whose mental health and education during their formative years is at massive risk.

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  • "The scale of horrors and adversity endured by the children in Gaza for nearly four weeks is unfathomable.
  • The ECW grant will be delivered by globally respected, proven and credible UN organizations actively present and working together in Gaza: UNRWA and UNICEF .
  • ECW is also working with the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) in coordinating efforts to mobilize additional financial support for locally identified education needs.
  • The UN and partners are appealing for US$294 million to address the most urgent needs of 1.26 million people in Gaza and the West Bank for three months.

Gaza Humanitarian Response: Education Cannot Wait Announces US$10 Million First Emergency Response Grant

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Post-traumatic stress disorder, Woman, Child, GPE, Global Partnership for Education, Health, Food, ECW, UNICEF, Refugee, Hope, Emergency, Person, Organization, Trauma, Multimedia, Risk, Student, School, Safety, First emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly, Heart, UN, Charter, Parent, Mental health, Nursing, Hospital, UNRWA, Education

NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With innocent children bearing the brunt of the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, Education Cannot Wait (ECW) today announced an initial US$10 million First Emergency Response grant to urgently support mental health and psychosocial services and protective learning opportunities for crisis-affected girls and boys, and generate global funding support for innocent children whose mental health and education during their formative years is at massive risk.

Key Points: 
  • "The scale of horrors and adversity endured by the children in Gaza for nearly four weeks is unfathomable.
  • The ECW grant will be delivered by globally respected, proven and credible UN organizations actively present and working together in Gaza: UNRWA and UNICEF .
  • ECW is also working with the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) in coordinating efforts to mobilize additional financial support for locally identified education needs.
  • The UN and partners are appealing for US$294 million to address the most urgent needs of 1.26 million people in Gaza and the West Bank for three months.

TD donates $250,000 toward community support programs aimed at combatting discrimination and hate

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Today TD announced a donation of $250,000 to support efforts to help combat discrimination and hate in our communities through educational programs in Canada and the US.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Today TD announced a donation of $250,000 to support efforts to help combat discrimination and hate in our communities through educational programs in Canada and the US.
  • UJA partners with key Jewish agencies to ensure that meaningful, impactful programs are in place to serve the diverse and vibrant Jewish community.
  • Funds will go toward supporting education programs, advocacy and research efforts, and community mobilization to deepen the fight against antisemitism.
  • Funds will go toward supporting education and training programs to promote greater understanding about Islam and Muslim cultures.