Desmond Tutu

TuTu's Green World, a Company that Promotes Green Living for Children, Announces New Sustainable Products Collection

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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Her book TuTu's Green World has inspired children of all ages to go green.

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  • Her book TuTu's Green World has inspired children of all ages to go green.
  • Additionally, everyone can now enjoy sustainable products such as t-shirt, reusable water bottles, and tote bags specially designed by TuTu's Green World.
  • "The love and support the TuTu's Green World book received has empowered me to continue writing and creating fun, collaborative spaces for children to practice green living.
  • In the meantime, parents and children can shop sustainable products online from TuTu's Green World Shop , enjoy TuTu's Green Stuff, a monthly newsletter and her blog which gives great green recipes, highlights children environmentalists and provides loads of green tips.

OPTIMUS offers online symposium on mental health - with keynote speaker Reverend Nontombi Naomi Tutu

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
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BRIDGEPORT, Conn., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --OPTIMUS Health Care, Inc., a leading community health center network headquartered in Bridgeport, CT, and the OPTIMUS Foundation are offering an online mental health symposium on March 4, from 11:30 am to 12:45 pm.

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  • BRIDGEPORT, Conn., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --OPTIMUS Health Care, Inc., a leading community health center network headquartered in Bridgeport, CT, and the OPTIMUS Foundation are offering an online mental health symposium on March 4, from 11:30 am to 12:45 pm.
  • Building Connections: A Community Conversation on the Intersectionality of Mental Health, Gender, and Race," will feature keynote speaker Rev.
  • Nontombi Naomi Tutu, daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu and a leading international voice on human rights, race and gender issues.
  • OPTIMUS FOUNDATION supports Optimus Health Care, Inc. in providing affordable and quality health care, particularly its programs that support the health and social welfare of women, infants and children.

Award-winning producer and voiceover actor Laurel Harris narrates "Shirin Ebadi: Until We Are Free", world premier at Venice International Film Festival on September 2nd

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Thursday, August 27, 2020
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The film tells the story of Shirin Ebadi's struggle for women's rights and human rights in Iran.

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  • The film tells the story of Shirin Ebadi's struggle for women's rights and human rights in Iran.
  • Harris narrated the award-winning film50 and counting"The Dalai Lama - Scientist," which premiered to a standing ovation to a sold out crowd at the Venice International Film Festival in 2019.
  • As a producer, Laurel has worked with many notable figures, including Nobel Peace Laureates Archbishop Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
  • Traveling the world to film their stories and work alongside teams from the BBC and PBS, Harris has developed a passion for creating film content that highlights underserved populations.

Desmond Tutu Announces the Winners of the International Children's Peace Prize 2019: Greta Thunberg (16) From Sweden and Divina Maloum (14) From Cameroon

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Friday, October 4, 2019
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AMSTERDAM, Oct.4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Children's Peace Prize is an initiative of the International children's rights organization KidsRights.

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  • AMSTERDAM, Oct.4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Children's Peace Prize is an initiative of the International children's rights organization KidsRights.
  • From an impressive 137 applicants from 56 countries, the KidsRights' Expert Committee selected Divina from Cameroon and Greta from Sweden as winners.
  • The International Children's Peace Prize will be awarded on November 20th, on Universal Children's Day in The Hague.
  • Archbishop Tutu, who has been the patron of the International Children's Peace Prize and KidsRights for more than a decade, said in a personal message to the winners: "I am in awe of you.

Desmond Tutu Announces the Winners of the International Children's Peace Prize 2019: Greta Thunberg (16) From Sweden and Divina Maloum (14) From Cameroon

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Friday, October 4, 2019
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AMSTERDAM, Oct.4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Children's Peace Prize is an initiative of the International children's rights organization KidsRights.

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  • AMSTERDAM, Oct.4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Children's Peace Prize is an initiative of the International children's rights organization KidsRights.
  • From an impressive 137 applicants from 56 countries, the KidsRights' Expert Committee selected Divina from Cameroon and Greta from Sweden as winners.
  • The International Children's Peace Prize will be awarded on November 20th, on Universal Children's Day in The Hague.
  • Archbishop Tutu, who has been the patron of the International Children's Peace Prize and KidsRights for more than a decade, said in a personal message to the winners: "I am in awe of you.

Bryan Weisbard Elected to World Affairs Council Board of Trustees

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Bryan Weisbard, a Silicon Valley security and online privacy expert, has been elected to the World Affairs Council Board of Trustees.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Bryan Weisbard, a Silicon Valley security and online privacy expert, has been elected to the World Affairs Council Board of Trustees.
  • McMaster, and Desmond Tutu, the World Affairs Council is a leading global affairs organization focused on solving the world's most challenging problems by bringing private, philanthropic, and public sectors together.
  • Weisbard's combination of business, technology, government, and philanthropic experience will help advance the World Affairs Council mission.
  • Weisbard shares his thoughts on world affairs, security technology and digital privacy trends from his handle @BryanW on Twitter.

The Akshaya Patra Foundation Awarded the Prestigious Gandhi Peace Prize

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Monday, January 21, 2019
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Prime Minister Modi applauded the dedicated work of Akshaya Patra in saying, "The Akshaya Patra Foundation's determined efforts ensure nutritious meals for many.Their outstanding work has also ensured more children go to school.I congratulate them for the Gandhi Peace Prize, 2016."

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  • Prime Minister Modi applauded the dedicated work of Akshaya Patra in saying, "The Akshaya Patra Foundation's determined efforts ensure nutritious meals for many.Their outstanding work has also ensured more children go to school.I congratulate them for the Gandhi Peace Prize, 2016."
  • Previous winners of the Gandhi Peace Prize include Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Vaclav Havel, Ramakrishna Mission and other venerable individuals and organizations.
  • Extending humble gratitude, Shri Madhu Pandit Dasa, Chairman of The Akshaya Patra Foundation, said, "Thank you Prime Minister Modiji for the Gandhi Peace Prize.
  • To learn more about The Akshaya Patra Foundation, please visit www.FoodForEducation.org .