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American Student Assistance Announces More Than $6 Million in Grants to Increase Access to Career Readiness Opportunities for Youth from Underserved Communities

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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The grantees' initiatives are focused on improving career readiness outcomes for middle and high schoolers from under-resourced communities.

Key Points: 
  • The grantees' initiatives are focused on improving career readiness outcomes for middle and high schoolers from under-resourced communities.
  • The grant will fund the launch of a youth advisory board, paid internship program, and an alumni program to support mentees post-program.
  • Big Thought envisions a world in which young people in marginalized communities have the same opportunities and experiences as their peers.
  • High school students will move through three phases, including career exploration, career launch, and youth entrepreneurship launch.

As Colorado's Refugee Population Grows, Colorado Access Expands Support

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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In an effort to respond, Colorado Access has developed new strategic partnerships with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and Project Worthmore to strengthen refugees' access to quality care.

Key Points: 
  • In an effort to respond, Colorado Access has developed new strategic partnerships with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and Project Worthmore to strengthen refugees' access to quality care.
  • Colorado Access is now funding a health navigator position in partnership with the IRC.
  • Project Worthmore, is working with Colorado Access to expand its dental clinic services with additional, updated dental equipment.
  • "Dental health is a priority for Colorado Access because it is an important part of the overall health of our members," said Leah Pryor-Lease, director of community and external relations at Colorado Access.

Unlocking the Potential of Women Across the Globe

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Who Runs the World?: Unlocking the Talent and Inventiveness of Women Everywhere by Lois Quam is now available. The book is published with Forbes Books, the exclusive business book publishing imprint of Forbes, and is available today on Amazon.

Key Points: 
  • : Unlocking the Talent and Inventiveness of Women Everywhere by Lois Quam is now available.
  • The book is published with Forbes Books, the exclusive business book publishing imprint of Forbes, and is available today on Amazon.
  • Across the globe, women have their voices silenced and their autonomy taken away from them.
  • In Lois Quam's book, Who Runs the World?, the CEO and global healthcare expert explains the practical ways that men and women everywhere can help.

Sesame Workshop Initiates Leadership Transition

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, today announced that Steve Youngwood has decided to step down as CEO and a member of the Board of Trustees, in concurrence with the Board. The Board has appointed Sesame Workshop President Sherrie Westin as Interim CEO. Mr. Youngwood will remain available to the organization in an informal advisory role for a period of time to help ensure a smooth transition.

Key Points: 
  • The Board has appointed Sesame Workshop President Sherrie Westin as Interim CEO.
  • Gabrielle Sulzberger, Chair of the Sesame Workshop Board of Trustees, said, "Under Steve's leadership, Sesame Workshop has expanded its reach and impact globally, and is well positioned for ongoing success.
  • Mr. Youngwood commented, "It has been a highlight of my professional career to work alongside the talented and creative individuals on the Sesame Workshop team.
  • Ms. Westin has held leadership positions in the media, nonprofit, and public service sectors and possesses a deep understanding of Sesame Workshop.

UNFCU Foundation Announces 2024 Grants that Invest in Projects Tackling Poverty

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UNFCU Foundation announced that this year it is providing $645K to 19 grant partners on three continents. Projects align with UNFCU Foundation's mission to sustain pathways out of poverty for marginalized women and youth. Catalyzing this work is access to critical health care, livelihood training, and quality education that UNFCU Foundation has prioritized since 2015.

Key Points: 
  • Projects align with UNFCU Foundation's mission to sustain pathways out of poverty for marginalized women and youth.
  • This creates agency for women and youth to thrive," said Yma Gordon, the Executive Director of the UNFCU Foundation.
  • "Given global challenges and setbacks in poverty alleviation, we remain more focused than ever on localizing the UN Sustainable Development Goals ," said Pamela Agnone, Chairperson of the UNFCU Foundation.
  • UNFCU Foundation awards grants to non-profit, non-governmental, and UN organizations with track records of accomplishment, notably UN SDG impact.

Blackstone Announces Thomas R. Nides as Vice Chairman, Strategy and Client Relations

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced today that Thomas R. Nides, former long-time Vice Chairman of Morgan Stanley, Deputy Secretary of State, and Ambassador to Israel has joined the firm as Vice Chairman, Strategy and Client Relations.

Key Points: 
  • Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced today that Thomas R. Nides, former long-time Vice Chairman of Morgan Stanley, Deputy Secretary of State, and Ambassador to Israel has joined the firm as Vice Chairman, Strategy and Client Relations.
  • In this new role, Mr. Nides will support a variety of strategic firmwide initiatives and special projects, as well as focus on senior client relationships globally.
  • Stephen A. Schwarzman, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO said: “We are delighted to welcome Tom Nides to Blackstone.
  • Prior to that, he spent over a decade at Morgan Stanley in various capacities including Chief Operating Officer and Vice Chairman.

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Launches Extended Nomination Period for $2.5 Million Hilton Humanitarian Prize

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation today announced that the nomination process for the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize has been extended from one month to a full year.

Key Points: 
  • The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation today announced that the nomination process for the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize has been extended from one month to a full year.
  • At $2.5 million, the Hilton Humanitarian Prize is the world’s largest annual humanitarian award presented to a nonprofit organization judged to have made extraordinary contributions toward alleviating human suffering.
  • To date, the Hilton Foundation has awarded more than $43 million to recipients of the Prize.
  • Every year, the Hilton Foundation receives hundreds of nominations for the Hilton Prize.

The Advanced Leadership Institute and Carnegie Mellon University Graduate the Inaugural Cohort of the National Executive Leadership Academy

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) are proud to announce the inaugural graduating cohort of the National Executive Leadership Academy.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) are proud to announce the inaugural graduating cohort of the National Executive Leadership Academy.
  • Since 2019, TALI has engaged CMU Tepper Executive Education to help develop and deliver content that educates and develops professionals from Pittsburgh through TALI's signature program — the Executive Leadership Academy.
  • TALI's National Executive Leadership Academy is a competitive program administered in partnership with CMU's Tepper School of Business to prepare Black leaders from across the country for national and global executive advancement.
  • We are equally excited about the impact this inaugural national cohort will make within their organizations and communities, contributing shared expertise and experience."

Chase Freedom® Announces Q4 2023 Quarterly Categories – Wholesale Clubs, Select Charities and PayPal

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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Today, Chase Freedom announced the rotating quarterly categories for Freedom and Freedom Flex cardmembers: Wholesale Clubs, Select Charities and PayPal.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Chase Freedom announced the rotating quarterly categories for Freedom and Freedom Flex cardmembers: Wholesale Clubs, Select Charities and PayPal.
  • Select Charities*: Cardmembers can “feel the reward” when they donate to select charities by earning cash back and helping organizations in need.
  • *Purchases made using PayPal at merchants in the current 5% quarterly categories will be awarded a total of 5% Cash Back rewards.
  • Please note, Person-to-Person (P2P) transactions made with your Chase Freedom card on PayPal may be prohibited or not eligible for 5%.

Wagner, conflict and poverty drive Central African Republic death rate above crisis levels: but where’s the aid?

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Monday, September 4, 2023
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The Central African Republic (CAR) is one of the poorest countries in the world.

Key Points: 
  • The Central African Republic (CAR) is one of the poorest countries in the world.
  • The nation of roughly 5 million people has been in political turmoil since a violent takeover of power in 2013.
  • In an attempt to gain back control, the government unleashed a campaign led by the Russian mercenaries, the Wagner Group, in 2020.
  • This is an astonishing mortality rate, in terms of how people are suffering and how wrong the official statistics are.
  • While some humanitarian actors are doing their best to respond, the crisis-level mortality rate suggests that the needs in the CAR are largely unmet.

Mortality

    • One was in the part of the country within the government’s control (roughly half of the country), and one in the areas mostly outside its control.
    • We found that the birth rate was lower and the death rate markedly higher in areas outside government control.
    • Only 15% had received food aid distributions in 2022 despite high levels of malnutrition recorded in the country.
    • Another cost is that people are forced to make informal and illegitimate payments when trying to get to healthcare facilities.

What next

    • Estimates suggest that at least 500,000 of 7 million Rwandans died violently in 1994.
    • During Nigeria’s secessionist war in Biafra from 1967 to 1970 between 1 million and 3 million are estimated to have died.
    • In particular, are we in the humanitarian community ignoring one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises?