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Cadence OTC Announces Community Investment Campaign to Support the Movement for Accessible Birth Control in Post-Roe America

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

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Cadence OTC , a pioneering public benefits consumer healthcare company, has passionately pursued the vision of accessible over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pills.

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Cadence OTC , a pioneering public benefits consumer healthcare company, has passionately pursued the vision of accessible over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pills.
The campaign invites the public to champion affordable, accessible birth control and make a heartfelt investment in women's reproductive autonomy.
Samantha Miller, co-founder and co-CEO of Cadence OTC, asserts, “Birth control should be as easy to buy as condoms.
To be part of this historic movement in reproductive care and for more information on Cadence OTC, visit https://wefunder.com/cadenceotc/ .

Open Society Foundations’ Soros Economic Development Fund Commits $25 Million to Allied Climate Partners’ Climate Finance Partnership

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

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New York, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Soros Economic Development Fund (SEDF), the impact investment arm of the Open Society Foundations, is committing $25 million to Allied Climate Partners (ACP)—a new and innovative public-private partnership focused on increasing the number of bankable climate projects in emerging markets and developing economies around the world.

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New York, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Soros Economic Development Fund (SEDF), the impact investment arm of the Open Society Foundations, is committing $25 million to Allied Climate Partners (ACP)—a new and innovative public-private partnership focused on increasing the number of bankable climate projects in emerging markets and developing economies around the world.
ACP aims to address a critical financing gap at the early, risk-oriented stages of the development process.
Without this support, many projects and businesses struggle to attract the necessary capital to achieve their climate-related goals.
These regional funds will in turn seek to raise an additional $600+ million in senior equity from multilateral development banks (MDBs), development finance institutions (DFIs), and private investors.

American, Finnish and Canadian governments fund oxygen plant at Tatu City SEZ, Kenya

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

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TATU CITY, Kenya, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The governments of the United States, Finland and Canada are funding a sustainable, accessible and affordable medicinal oxygen manufacturing facility at Tatu City Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the 5,000-acre new city on Nairobi's doorstep.

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TATU CITY, Kenya, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The governments of the United States, Finland and Canada are funding a sustainable, accessible and affordable medicinal oxygen manufacturing facility at Tatu City Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the 5,000-acre new city on Nairobi's doorstep.
Hewatele will use the debt and equity funds raised to finance the building of a cutting-edge Cryogenic Medical Liquid Oxygen Air Separation Unit plant at Tatu Industrial Park.
Dr Bernard Olayo, Founder of Hewatele, said: "This medical oxygen plant represents a significant leap in ensuring sustainable and affordable access to medicinal oxygen.
The increased production capacity here at Tatu City will improve oxygen affordability, particularly for maternal and child healthcare, and enhance primary healthcare support."

American, Finnish and Canadian governments fund oxygen plant at Tatu City SEZ, Kenya

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

TATU CITY, Kenya, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The governments of the United States, Finland and Canada are funding a sustainable, accessible and affordable medicinal oxygen manufacturing facility at Tatu City Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the 5,000-acre new city on Nairobi's doorstep.

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TATU CITY, Kenya, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The governments of the United States, Finland and Canada are funding a sustainable, accessible and affordable medicinal oxygen manufacturing facility at Tatu City Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the 5,000-acre new city on Nairobi's doorstep.
Hewatele will use the debt and equity funds raised to finance the building of a cutting-edge Cryogenic Medical Liquid Oxygen Air Separation Unit plant at Tatu Industrial Park.
Dr Bernard Olayo, Founder of Hewatele, said: "This medical oxygen plant represents a significant leap in ensuring sustainable and affordable access to medicinal oxygen.
The increased production capacity here at Tatu City will improve oxygen affordability, particularly for maternal and child healthcare, and enhance primary healthcare support."

Allied Climate Partners Launches to Catalyze Bankable Climate-Related Projects in Emerging Economies

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Friday, December 1, 2023

Allied Climate Partners' mission is to increase the number of bankable, climate-related projects and businesses in emerging economies to create significant environmental, economic, and social impact.

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Allied Climate Partners' mission is to increase the number of bankable, climate-related projects and businesses in emerging economies to create significant environmental, economic, and social impact.
"Local leaders around the world have identified a clear problem: there simply aren't enough bankable climate-related projects to deploy capital at the scale we need to address the climate crisis," said Allied Climate Partners CEO Ahmed Saeed.
The lack of bankable projects has long stifled climate investment in developing nations, particularly in the precarious early stages of project development.
That's where Allied Climate Partners comes in," said Andrew Steer, President & CEO of the Bezos Earth Fund.

Open Society Foundations Announce 2023 Soros Justice Fellows

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Friday, November 3, 2023

New York, Nov. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Open Society Foundations is pleased to announce the 2023 cohort of Soros Justice Fellows, which includes a mix of emerging and established leaders in the field of criminal justice reform, including public educators, artists, lawyers, activists, non-profit innovators, journalists, and filmmakers from across the United States.

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New York, Nov. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Open Society Foundations is pleased to announce the 2023 cohort of Soros Justice Fellows, which includes a mix of emerging and established leaders in the field of criminal justice reform, including public educators, artists, lawyers, activists, non-profit innovators, journalists, and filmmakers from across the United States.
“Over the more than a decade that I have worked with the Soros Justice Fellowships, I’ve seen a great number of fellows go on and continue to serve as changemakers in their local communities, and nationally,” said Adam Culbreath, Senior Team Manager at Open Society–U.S.
Today, nearly 10 million Americans—including millions of children—have an immediate family member in jail or prison,” said Christina Voight, program manager at Open Society–U.S.
The Soros Justice Fellowships were founded in 1997 and have funded over 400 individuals working to curb mass incarceration and ensure a fair and equitable system of justice.

CAIR, CAIR-Georgia Renew Call for Expulsion of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from Congress Over Islamophobic, Racist Comment Targeting Muslim Woman

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Monday, March 15, 2021

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In June 2019, CAIR-Georgia strongly condemned the anti-Black, anti-Semitic, and Islamophobic remarks made by then congressional candidate Marjorie Greene and called on her to issue a public apology.

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In June 2019, CAIR-Georgia strongly condemned the anti-Black, anti-Semitic, and Islamophobic remarks made by then congressional candidate Marjorie Greene and called on her to issue a public apology.
Greene has suggested that Muslims do not belong in government; thinks black people "are held slaves to the Democratic Party"; and called George Soros a Nazi.
Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misin de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensin del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.

Open Society Foundations Announce 2020 Soros Justice Fellows

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Friday, December 18, 2020

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These are just a few of the projects being undertaken by the 2020 class of Soros Justice Fellows, a mix of artists, advocates, organizers, and researchers dedicated to advancing reforms and addressing the ills of the U.S. criminal justice system.

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These are just a few of the projects being undertaken by the 2020 class of Soros Justice Fellows, a mix of artists, advocates, organizers, and researchers dedicated to advancing reforms and addressing the ills of the U.S. criminal justice system.
The 2020 class of Soros Justice Fellows begin their work at a critical juncture in American history, coming on the heels of a racial justice reckoning heard around the world, said Adam Culbreath, who runs the program along with Christina Voight.
The 2020 fellows join over 400 other individuals who, since 1997, have received support through the Soros Justice Fellowships to build more vibrant and inclusive democracies.
Wakumi Douglas will examine and promote cutting edge healing justice trends, and tools within the existing movement, to end mass incarceration.

Proterra Secures $200M Investment from Cowen Sustainable Advisors, Soros Fund Management, Generation Investment Management, and Broadscale Group

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Thursday, October 15, 2020

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BURLINGAME, Calif., Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Proterra, a leading innovator in heavy-duty electric transportation, today announced a $200 million investment led by Cowen Sustainable Advisors LLC ("CSI") along with supporting investments from Soros Fund Management, Generation Investment Management, and Broadscale Group.

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BURLINGAME, Calif., Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Proterra, a leading innovator in heavy-duty electric transportation, today announced a $200 million investment led by Cowen Sustainable Advisors LLC ("CSI") along with supporting investments from Soros Fund Management, Generation Investment Management, and Broadscale Group.
The new investment is comprised of $150 million from CSI and investments totaling $50 million from Soros Fund Management, Generation Investment Management, and Broadscale Group.
Proterra is a leading American electric vehicle manufacturer and technology provider which has successfully commercialized an electric powertrain for use in heavy-duty vehicles.
Through its Proterra Powered business, Proterra provides its road-tested and proven electric vehicle technology and expertise to other heavy- and medium-duty commercial vehicle manufacturers.

Open Society Foundations Announce 2020 Soros Arts Fellows

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020

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New York, July 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Open Society Foundations today announced the 2020 cohort of the Soros Arts Fellowship, including 10 artists, curators, cultural organizers, and researchers working at the intersection of migration, public space, and the arts.

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New York, July 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Open Society Foundations today announced the 2020 cohort of the Soros Arts Fellowship, including 10 artists, curators, cultural organizers, and researchers working at the intersection of migration, public space, and the arts.
The COVID-19 pandemic and the current global reckoning with systemic injustice magnifies inequities in our societies that marginalized communities have faced for generations.
Thats why the work of our fellows is so urgent, as they work on the frontlines of culture to advance self-determined narratives and inspire collective change.
Now in its third year, the Soros Arts Fellowship builds on the Culture and Art programs focus on the aesthetic, political, and capacity needs of arts leaders, individual artists, and cultural activists.