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African Agriculture Reports Expanded Activities Expects to Significantly Increase Production in 2024

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Monday, December 11, 2023
African, Investment, AAGR, World Bank, Seed, Agriculture

Alan Kessler, Chairman and CEO of African Agriculture, commented, “We intend to accelerate our operational activities following our recent merger and listing on Nasdaq, resulting in African Agriculture becoming  the first pure-play African agricultural company listed in the U.S.

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  • Alan Kessler, Chairman and CEO of African Agriculture, commented, “We intend to accelerate our operational activities following our recent merger and listing on Nasdaq, resulting in African Agriculture becoming  the first pure-play African agricultural company listed in the U.S.
  • Previously, we began alfalfa production on approximately 300 hectares out of a total of 25,000 hectares of dedicated farmland we secured in Senegal.
  • We recently placed orders for additional seeds and crop irrigation equipment, which we believe will allow us to expand land utilization by more than three-fold to approximately 1,000 hectares and significantly enhance production in 2024.
  • Looking ahead, our strategy not only involves increasing alfalfa production on our 25,000 hectares of fertile farmland, but also broadening our product offering and expanding our geographic footprint.

International Collaboration to Improve Cancer Care in Sub-Saharan Africa Updates Resources for Sixth Year

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Oncology, African, Conference, CHAI, Research, Breast, SSA, NCCN, MBA, ACC, Incidence, United, Prostate, American Cancer Society, Patient, ACS, Senior, Birth control

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—an alliance of leading academic cancer centers in the United States—is celebrating six years of working alongside the African Cancer Coalition (ACC), the American Cancer Society (ACS), and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), as part of Allied Against Cancer. The collaboration was formed to support and empower the Sub-Saharan African oncology community to advance health system capacity, deliver high-quality cancer care, and improve access for all patients.

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  • The collaboration was formed to support and empower the Sub-Saharan African oncology community to advance health system capacity, deliver high-quality cancer care, and improve access for all patients.
  • Allied Against Cancer's work involves several initiatives, including the development of NCCN Harmonized Guidelines™ for Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • "Allied Against Cancer activities and tools like the NCCN Harmonized Guidelines help us to ensure cancer care can be provided according to the latest research, based on all available resources.
  • The first NCCN Harmonized Guidelines™ for Sub-Saharan Africa debuted in November of 2017, during the biennial African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC) International Conference on Cancer in Africa in Kigali, Rwanda.

International Collaboration to Improve Cancer Care in Sub-Saharan Africa Updates Resources for Sixth Year

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Oncology, African, Conference, CHAI, Research, Breast, SSA, NCCN, MBA, ACC, Incidence, United, Prostate, American Cancer Society, Patient, ACS, Senior, Birth control

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—an alliance of leading academic cancer centers in the United States—is celebrating six years of working alongside the African Cancer Coalition (ACC), the American Cancer Society (ACS), and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), as part of Allied Against Cancer. The collaboration was formed to support and empower the Sub-Saharan African oncology community to advance health system capacity, deliver high-quality cancer care, and improve access for all patients.

Key Points: 
  • The collaboration was formed to support and empower the Sub-Saharan African oncology community to advance health system capacity, deliver high-quality cancer care, and improve access for all patients.
  • Allied Against Cancer's work involves several initiatives, including the development of NCCN Harmonized Guidelines™ for Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • "Allied Against Cancer activities and tools like the NCCN Harmonized Guidelines help us to ensure cancer care can be provided according to the latest research, based on all available resources.
  • The first NCCN Harmonized Guidelines™ for Sub-Saharan Africa debuted in November of 2017, during the biennial African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC) International Conference on Cancer in Africa in Kigali, Rwanda.

Call for proposals launched under the Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund

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Monday, December 18, 2023
African, Policy, Government, Organic, Person, Feedback, Initiative, Organization, United Nations

Today, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, congratulated the Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC) on launching its first call for proposals under the Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund.

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  • Today, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, congratulated the Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC) on launching its first call for proposals under the Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund.
  • The Government of Canada established the Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund to create a sustainable source of funding for Black-led, Black-focused and Black-serving non-profit organizations and registered charities in Canada through a $200 million endowment.
  • It was selected to administer the Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund in February 2023.
  • Through the Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund, we're creating a sustainable source of funding for Black-led not-for-profit organizations, ensuring they have the means to address their priorities.

Bitget Introduces Arabic Support for Crypto Trading In Middle-East And North African Countries

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
African, VASP, Fiat, Communication, MENA, Language, Arabic, Cryptocurrency, Bitget

Bitget, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has launched Arabic lingual support for over eleven Middle-Eastern and North African countries accessible on its mobile application and website .

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  • Bitget, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has launched Arabic lingual support for over eleven Middle-Eastern and North African countries accessible on its mobile application and website .
  • With Arabic language support, Bitget provides broader access to Arabic-speaking audiences.
  • The lingual support for MENA-based Bitget users will provide smoother learning processes and excellent communication to buy and sell cryptocurrencies.
  • With the Arabic language Bitget App, we’re providing easy access to people who want to learn and thrive in crypto,” says Gracy Chen, Managing Director at Bitget.

EQS-News:  Burkina Faso Solar Grandmothers initiative: Global Green Growth Institute's (GGGI) contribution to the rural energy transition process

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
United Nations, GGGI, Local government in India, African Union, Sustainable development, Behavior, Global Green Growth Institute, Solar energy, UNDP, Barefoot College, Professional, Environment, Quality of life, Prince, Public–private partnerships in India, Ministry, United Nations Development Programme, Barefoot, Climate change, PAYG, Government, Poverty, Partnership, SAS, Social, African, Woman, Renewable energy, Nursing, Tutoring, Project

Burkina Faso Solar Grandmothers initiative: Global Green Growth Institute's (GGGI) contribution to the rural energy transition process

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  • Burkina Faso Solar Grandmothers initiative: Global Green Growth Institute's (GGGI) contribution to the rural energy transition process
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • This was followed by solar energy training for rural women from Burkina Faso in India with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF/SGP) financial support.
  • As part of the " Solar Grandmothers project", the Barefoot College training center in Burkina Faso, in partnership with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, has provided solar energy trainings for grandmothers from 07 regions of Burkina Faso (Centre, Centre-West, Centre-East, Sahel, North, Hauts-Bassins and Cascades).
  • More information on this project: ROCO2 Solar Grandmothers in Burkina Faso — Global Green Growth Institute ( GGGI.org ) ( https://apo-opa.co/3TwUTtA )

Guthrie Ophthalmologist Named Catholic Doctor of the Year

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Friday, November 17, 2023
Difference, African, Glioblastoma, Baylor University, Catholic Church, Patient, Baylor College of Medicine, Well, Friends, University, Glasses, Diagnosis, Primary tumor, Family, Health professional, Sport, Brain, Maryknoll Society, Nursing, Medical device

In 1988, she went on her first medical mission trip to a Catholic Mission Hospital in Abak, Nigeria.

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  • In 1988, she went on her first medical mission trip to a Catholic Mission Hospital in Abak, Nigeria.
  • In 2006, Dr. Schanzer and her husband, at the invitation of local Archbishop Joseph Ganda, established Southern Eye Clinic in Serabu, Sierra Leone.
  • Today, Southern Eye Clinic of Serabu is open year-round, providing diagnostic examinations, medicines, eyeglasses, and modern eye surgery free of charge to all patients.
  • Dr. Schanzer and her husband are grateful for their deep faith and the strong worldwide support of family and friends.

KuCoin Donated $100,000 to Support Meaningful Causes, Embracing Sustainable Development and Charity through Cryptocurrency

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
Climate Change, Finance, Banking, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Women, Environment, Environmental Issues, Natural Disasters, Children, Baby, Maternity, Fund Raising, Foundation, Consumer, Cryptocurrency, Welfare, United, Woman, African, Climate change, Organization, AMWA, Pregnancy, Commonwealth, Learning, Social responsibility, Multimedia, Weather, Exchange, American Medical Women's Association, Health, Child, Conference, NGO, Speech, Dignity, First lady, Education, United Nations, The Bahamas

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231207510145/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231207510145/en/
    This philanthropic gesture is KuCoin's commitment to pledging support for social welfare initiatives, while positioning the exchange as a pioneer in promoting sustainable development within the industry.
  • As the "People's Exchange," KuCoin is working to promote its corporate social responsibility globally.
  • During the event, KuCoin CEO Johnny Lyu delivered a heartwarming speech on the importance of promoting social welfare as an industry leader.
  • The KuCoin Green Future Gala Dinner was much more than just a gathering, it inspired conversations and embodied a powerful act of communal philanthropy.

Mercy Ships “A Transformational Journey” Miami Signature Event Wins Widespread Support

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Nursing, Surgery, Hospitals, Maritime, Transport, Philanthropy, Practice Management, Managed Care, Health, Foundation, The Temple House, African, Hope, AON, Love, CLIA, Commerce, Art Deco, Patient, Multimedia, Coral Gables, Florida, Goldman Sachs, Mercy, COMPASS, Caregiver, SES, WISTA, MV Global Mercy, Corporate development, In-group and out-group, Mercy Ships, New business development, Safe harbor, Microsoft, The, Hospital, Management

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231205496056/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231205496056/en/
    Mercy Ships celebrates at 'The Transformational Journey' event alongside presenting sponsors inGroup International.
  • From (L to R): Kees-Jan de Maa, Media Director, inCruises; Michael Hutchison, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, inGroup International; Cecilia Villa, Vice President of Resource Development, Mercy Ships; Simone Jones, Director of New Business Development, Mercy Ships; Clark Rachuig, Corporate Development Manager, Mercy Ships; Heather Hutchison, Michael Hutchinson’s wife.
  • Special acknowledgements are extended to Mercy Ships supporters from the Sierra Leone Consulate and the Miami-Dade County Mayor’s Office.
  • These funds will provide the much-needed support for Mercy Ships’ patients as they prepare for their surgery and as they recover post-procedure.

GRAMMY Museum® Grant Program Awards $200,000 for Music Research and Sound Preservation

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Science, Other Philanthropy, Research, Music, University, Philanthropy, Education, Entertainment, University of Toronto, American Public Media, University of North Texas, Cognition, Memory, Mental health, Dyslexia, ETSU, Organization, University of Iowa, Homeland Security Grant Program, ADHD, GRAMMY, Harvard Medical School, Archive, Painted Bride Art Center, Rodeo, Adolescence, African, Johnnie Mae Matthews, Love, Collection, Radio, Cognitive neuroscience, Poetry, Kronos Quartet, African Americans, Speech, NPR, Wadada Leo Smith, Catalog, Creativity, Laboratory, The Recording Academy, Social media, Comprehension, EEG, Singing, Hospital, East Tennessee, Pharmaceutical industry, Cassette tape, Boston, Columbia

"This year marks the 36th year that the GRAMMY Museum and Recording Academy® have partnered to provide much deserved funding for music research and preservation projects across the United States and Canada.

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  • "This year marks the 36th year that the GRAMMY Museum and Recording Academy® have partnered to provide much deserved funding for music research and preservation projects across the United States and Canada.
  • During that time, we have awarded more than $8.3 million to 479 grantees," said Michael Sticka, President/CEO of the GRAMMY Museum.
  • "It is our vision to lead in creating a world in which shared love of music sparks curiosity, creativity, and community.
  • Generously funded by the Recording Academy, the GRAMMY Museum Grant Program provides funding annually to organizations and individuals to support efforts that advance the archiving and preservation of the recorded sound heritage of the Americas for future generations, in addition to research projects related to the impact of music on the human condition.