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Plan International Canada celebrates CEO Lindsay Glassco's Women of Influence Lifetime Achievement Award ahead of International Women's Day

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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TORONTO, March 5, 2024 /CNW/ - Ahead of International Women's Day, March 8, Plan International Canada is excited to announce that President and CEO Lindsay Glassco is the recipient of this year's Top 25 Women of Influence Lifetime Achievement Award .

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  • TORONTO, March 5, 2024 /CNW/ - Ahead of International Women's Day, March 8, Plan International Canada is excited to announce that President and CEO Lindsay Glassco is the recipient of this year's Top 25 Women of Influence Lifetime Achievement Award .
  • Earlier in her career, she spent a decade with the Government of Canada, including at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (now Global Affairs Canada).
  • Plan International Canada thanks Women of Influence+ for amplifying the indomitable spirit of women in all their diversity who are driving progress and innovation in society and congratulates all of the Top 25 Women of Influence® Awards recipients.
  • On International Women's Day, the organization calls on everyone to invest in the extraordinary potential of young women to lead and thrive.

Boeing Donates $300,000 to Assist Moroccan Earthquake Relief Efforts

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced a $300,000 donation (equivalent to 3,000,000 MAD) from the Boeing Charitable Trust to assist with Moroccan earthquake recovery and relief efforts.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced a $300,000 donation (equivalent to 3,000,000 MAD) from the Boeing Charitable Trust to assist with Moroccan earthquake recovery and relief efforts.
  • The company also pledged to match dollar-for-dollar monetary donations from Boeing employees who contribute to the cause, extending the reach of assistance provided to the Moroccan people.
  • "Amidst the devastation left in the wake of this earthquake, we extend our deepest sympathy to Moroccans who are enduring such unimaginable hardship," said Ziad Ojakli, executive vice president of Government Operations at Boeing.
  • Disaster relief efforts in Morocco align with Boeing's commitment to communities where Boeing employees live and work.

New Vision Programme Will Test the Sight of 47,500 Rural Zambians

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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This year the programme will test the sight of 47,500 rural Zambians and 12,600 people are expected to acquire the reading glasses they need to see clearly – most for the first-time ever.

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  • This year the programme will test the sight of 47,500 rural Zambians and 12,600 people are expected to acquire the reading glasses they need to see clearly – most for the first-time ever.
  • For the working age adults who will gain clear vision through the programme, eyeglasses are projected to unlock more than $2.5 million (ZK 52.5 million) in income earning potential at the household level.
  • Based on initial program data, the organizations expect that 75% of Zambians screened through the RGIL programme will need vision correction – 58% reading glasses and 20% higher level care including distance glasses, cataract, trachoma treatment, etc.
  • The RGIL program, as well as VisionSpring’s other eyeglasses initiatives, support the Zambian government’s growing efforts to improve eye health.

Fineqia Sponsors Digital Collectable Auction: From Ukraine with Love

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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LONDON, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Fineqia International Inc. (the "Company" or "Fineqia") (CSE: FNQ) (OTC: FNQQF) (Frankfurt: FNQA) is pleased to announce its sponsorship of a digital collectable auction, "From Ukraine with Love", to support the CARE International's Ukraine appeal and Ukrainians living in the United Kingdom.

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  • LONDON, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Fineqia International Inc. (the "Company" or "Fineqia") (CSE: FNQ) (OTC: FNQQF) (Frankfurt: FNQA) is pleased to announce its sponsorship of a digital collectable auction, "From Ukraine with Love", to support the CARE International's Ukraine appeal and Ukrainians living in the United Kingdom.
  • The CARE International Ukraine Appeal is a humanitarian effort aimed at providing relief and support to people affected by the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
  • "Our team at Fineqia is honored to be a part of this humanitarian effort," said Bundeep Singh Rangar, CEO of Fineqia.
  • Fineqia is proud to support this important cause and contribute to the efforts to assist those affected by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

Fineqia Sponsors Digital Collectable Auction: From Ukraine with Love

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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LONDON, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fineqia International Inc. (the "Company" or "Fineqia") (CSE: FNQ) (OTC: FNQQF) (Frankfurt: FNQA) is pleased to announce its sponsorship of a digital collectable auction, "From Ukraine with Love", to support the CARE International's Ukraine appeal and Ukrainians living in the United Kingdom.

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  • LONDON, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fineqia International Inc. (the "Company" or "Fineqia") (CSE: FNQ) (OTC: FNQQF) (Frankfurt: FNQA) is pleased to announce its sponsorship of a digital collectable auction, "From Ukraine with Love", to support the CARE International's Ukraine appeal and Ukrainians living in the United Kingdom.
  • The CARE International Ukraine Appeal is a humanitarian effort aimed at providing relief and support to people affected by the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
  • "Our team at Fineqia is honored to be a part of this humanitarian effort," said Bundeep Singh Rangar, CEO of Fineqia.
  • Fineqia is proud to support this important cause and contribute to the efforts to assist those affected by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

Unifor donates $75,000 to Syrian and Turkish earthquake recovery

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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A series of catastrophic earthquakes on Feb. 6, 2023 struck areas in Türkiye and Syria, causing widespread damage and building collapse.

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  • A series of catastrophic earthquakes on Feb. 6, 2023 struck areas in Türkiye and Syria, causing widespread damage and building collapse.
  • The estimated death toll of this crisis surpassed 11,000 people on Feb. 8, 2023 with recovery efforts continuing.
  • Members are also encouraged to make donations to the Canadian Red Cross Earthquake in Türkiye & Syria Appeal .
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Boeing Donates $300,000 to Assist Indonesian Earthquake Relief Efforts

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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"The damage caused by this earthquake is devastating, and Boeing stands ready to assist our Indonesian colleagues, friends and neighbors who have been affected by this tragic event," said Ziad Ojakli, executive vice president of Government Operations.

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  • "The damage caused by this earthquake is devastating, and Boeing stands ready to assist our Indonesian colleagues, friends and neighbors who have been affected by this tragic event," said Ziad Ojakli, executive vice president of Government Operations.
  • As part of the Boeing Gift Match program, the company will match dollar-for-dollar monetary donations made by Boeing employees to charitable organizations supporting earthquake recovery and relief projects in Indonesia.
  • Our Boeing teammates based in Jakarta and others around the world are actively supporting relief efforts on the ground.
  • Disaster relief efforts in Indonesia align with Boeing's ongoing commitment to the communities where Boeing employees live and work.

The Next Practices Group (NPG) and Matchfire Partner to Build A New Full-Service Brand Purpose Offering

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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Matchfires design and digital expertise will help us deliver a growth triple play across analytics, creative and purpose.

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  • Matchfires design and digital expertise will help us deliver a growth triple play across analytics, creative and purpose.
  • Matchfire was founded in 2006 in San Luis Obispo, California and has since expanded to New York City and Dallas.
  • NPG will combine its brand purpose work into one group that includes Matchfire, ChangeX, Bliss Impact, Games for Good, and a new ESG analytics offering that will launch in the fall.
  • Brian Powell will remain a Partner at Matchfire and assume the role of NPG Managing Partner, Purpose.

Canadian aid organizations demand government action on Afghanistan sanctions

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 22, 2022 /CNW/ - A coalition of leading Canadian aid organizations will be extending the Aid for Afghanistan Campaign following the Government of Canada's disheartening lack of urgency in acting to remove the barriers so lifesaving humanitarian assistancecan immediately reachthe people of Afghanistan.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 22, 2022 /CNW/ - A coalition of leading Canadian aid organizations will be extending the Aid for Afghanistan Campaign following the Government of Canada's disheartening lack of urgency in acting to remove the barriers so lifesaving humanitarian assistancecan immediately reachthe people of Afghanistan.
  • The coalition continues to maintain an open and constructive dialogue with the Government of Canada and understands the complexities and challenges regarding Afghanistan.
  • To re-instate critical humanitarian aid and save countless lives in Afghanistan, Canadian aid organizations are urgingthe Ministersof Justice, Public Safety, Foreign Affairs and International Development to put into action the findings of the House of Commons Special Committee on Afghanistan and to address the following:
    Revise the Sanctions Regulations to clarify the inapplicability of sanctions to humanitarian assistance and lifesaving aid and align with steps taken by other G7 nations such as Australia.
  • More than 8,000 Canadians who have shown their support for the campaign, the coalition of aid organizations, and the Afghan community demand that the Government of Canada take immediate action for the people in Afghanistan.

Emeritus Welcomes Higher Ed Leader Mike Malefakis as President of University Partnerships to Expand and Deepen Strategic Partnerships with World-Class Universities

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Monday, August 15, 2022
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NEW YORK CITY, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Emeritus, the global leader in making world-class professional education accessible and affordable, announced today that Mike Malefakis joined its esteemed team as the President of University Partnerships. Malefakis will leverage his extensive experience in executive education to build and maintain enduring university partnerships that advance the company's mission to make high-quality education accessible and affordable to individuals, companies, and governments around the world.

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  • Additionally, he spent six years working in Latin America for higher education and philanthropic organizations.
  • For three and a half years, he led Executive Education at INCAE Business School, located in Costa Rica.
  • Here, he introduced the department's first custom programs, as well as offerings in Miami and expansion into new markets in Andean countries.
  • We're thrilled to add his experience to our strong team of university expertise at Emeritus."