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UNCF Institute for Capacity Building Announces Recipients of 2023-2024 Faculty Research Mini-Grant Programs

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Monday, April 8, 2024

ATLANTA, G.A., April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF’s (United Negro College Fund) Institute for Capacity Building (ICB) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023-2024 Faculty Research Mini-Grant programs, sponsored by Kroger, Lightcast and Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property.

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  • ATLANTA, G.A., April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF’s (United Negro College Fund) Institute for Capacity Building (ICB) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023-2024 Faculty Research Mini-Grant programs, sponsored by Kroger, Lightcast and Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property.
  • These mini-grant opportunities were presented at the UNCF UNITE 2023 conference, marking a significant step towards fostering faculty research, professional development and strategic partnerships.
  • This investment by Kroger/UNCF will support research and capacity building efforts to investigate its root causes and propose interventions.
  • If you are interested in sponsoring a faculty research mini-grant for the 2024-2025 program, go to UNCFunite.org .

Kroger Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation Sponsors National STEM Festival

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

CINCINNATI, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation today announced it is sponsoring the 2024 National STEM Festival co-presented by EXPLR and the U.S. Department of Education April 12-13 in Washington, D.C. The festival is the first-ever nationwide initiative to foster creativity, critical thinking and a passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects among middle and high school students.

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  • Foundation leading conversations on food access, food security and waste challenges
    CINCINNATI, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation today announced it is sponsoring the 2024 National STEM Festival co-presented by EXPLR and the U.S. Department of Education April 12-13 in Washington, D.C.
  • Cultivating this talent is an investment in our future and critical to our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste vision."
  • The Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation, a nonprofit public charity established to direct charitable funds to organizations and innovators aligned with Kroger's Zero Hunger | Zero Waste impact plan, is sponsoring the Festival's Future Foods pillar.
  • For more information about the National STEM Festival, visit: www.nationalstemfestival.com

Adani Green Energy operationalizes 1,000 MW of the 30,000 MW Khavda renewable energy park

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), India’s largest and one of the world’s leading renewable energy (RE) companies, has operationalized cumulative capacity of 1,000 MW solar energy at the world’s largest RE park at Khavda, Gujarat.

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  • Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), India’s largest and one of the world’s leading renewable energy (RE) companies, has operationalized cumulative capacity of 1,000 MW solar energy at the world’s largest RE park at Khavda, Gujarat.
  • With this, AGEL has achieved operational capacity of 9,478 MW and continues its journey to the stated goal of 45,000 MW by 2030.
  • AGEL delivered 1,000 MW in less than 12 months of commencing work at Khavda.
  • The accelerated progress underscores AGEL’s commitment to India’s goal of achieving 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.

Kroger Invites Customers to Join in Celebration of Earth Month

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Monday, April 1, 2024

CINCINNATI, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today announced it is celebrating Earth Day the entire month of April, kicking off with a contribution from its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation to World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The company is also sharing progress on its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste milestones and introducing a new reusable bag campaign.

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  • The company is also sharing progress on its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste milestones and introducing a new reusable bag campaign.
  • "Kroger is proud to support healthy, thriving communities during Earth Month and every day through our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste impact plan.
  • We are excited to once again team up with WWF for Earth Month, and we are grateful to our customers who are joining our journey to protect our planet for generations to come."
  • Beginning this month, Kroger will offer specially designed Zero Hunger | Zero Waste reusable bags featuring favorite Kroji characters.

JA Solar Donates Iftar Meals to Underprivileged Solar Workers in UAE

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

BEIJING, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During the Ramadan month in the Middle East, JA Solar, together with its strategic partner Power n Sun(PNS), donated iftar meals to underprivileged people working in solar sites in the UAE, as part of the company's efforts to support the United Nations' SDG1 (No Poverty) and SDG2 (Zero Hunger) initiatives.

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  • BEIJING, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During the Ramadan month in the Middle East, JA Solar, together with its strategic partner Power n Sun(PNS), donated iftar meals to underprivileged people working in solar sites in the UAE, as part of the company's efforts to support the United Nations' SDG1 (No Poverty) and SDG2 (Zero Hunger) initiatives.
  • This generous initiative has been warmly welcomed and appreciated by the recipients.
  • Throughout Ramadan, JA Solar volunteers played an integral role in the charity initiative by actively engaging in organizing and distributing the meals.
  • JA Solar is committed to corporate social responsibility and supporting the United Nations' SDGs with practical actions.

JA Solar Donates Iftar Meals to Underprivileged Solar Workers in UAE

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

BEIJING, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During the Ramadan month in the Middle East, JA Solar, together with its strategic partner Power n Sun(PNS), donated iftar meals to underprivileged people working in solar sites in the UAE, as part of the company's efforts to support the United Nations' SDG1 (No Poverty) and SDG2 (Zero Hunger) initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During the Ramadan month in the Middle East, JA Solar, together with its strategic partner Power n Sun(PNS), donated iftar meals to underprivileged people working in solar sites in the UAE, as part of the company's efforts to support the United Nations' SDG1 (No Poverty) and SDG2 (Zero Hunger) initiatives.
  • Throughout Ramadan, JA Solar volunteers played an integral role in the charity initiative by actively engaging in organizing and distributing the meals.
  • JA Solar is committed to corporate social responsibility and supporting the United Nations' SDGs with practical actions.
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    SOURCE JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd.

Super Bowl LVIII's Super School Meals Celebrates Completion of 58-School Effort to Tackle Food Insecurity Among Nevada Youth

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GENYOUth, the national non-profit organization founded by America's dairy farmers and the NFL to help ensure students are well nourished and active to be their best selves, announced today the completion of its Super School Meals Super Bowl LVIII community initiative. Over the past five months, in collaboration with partners including Clark County School District, Las Vegas Super Bowl LVIII Host Committee, and Dairy Council of Nevada; and with the support of purpose-minded corporate sponsors Frito-Lay North America, The Quaker Oats Company, the PepsiCo Foundation, and The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation in partnership with Smith's, GENYOUth has provided grants for Grab and Go school nutrition equipment packages, including mobile meal carts and milk coolers, to over 58 high-need Nevada schools to increase access to and participation in healthy school meals.

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  • Net proceeds from Super Bowl LVIII's largest philanthropic culinary event will benefit schools in Nevada and throughout the nation.
  • "Super School Meals is fostering nutrition security in high-need Nevada areas of Clark, Nye, Lyon, Washoe, and White Pine counties.
  • I am grateful to our committed partners for stepping up to help tackle youth food insecurity in Nevada."
  • For more information on Super School Meals and to purchase tickets to Taste of the NFL, visit GENOUthNow.org and TasteoftheNFL.com .

Asia-Pacific Emerges as High-Growth Region in Air Ambulance Services Market: Air Methods Corporation and PHI Air Medical Among Key Players - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, November 10, 2023

Rapid Response and Timely Medical Care in Emergencies: Air ambulance services are capable of delivering rapid response and timely medical care in emergencies, significantly impacting patient outcomes.

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  • Rapid Response and Timely Medical Care in Emergencies: Air ambulance services are capable of delivering rapid response and timely medical care in emergencies, significantly impacting patient outcomes.
  • Increasing Demand for Medical Tourism and International Patient Transfers: The rising trend of medical tourism and international patient transfers is fueling the demand for air ambulance services.
  • Improved Medical Technology and Aviation Infrastructure: Advancements in medical technology and aviation infrastructure have enhanced the efficiency and safety of air ambulance services.
  • Expanding healthcare services, medical tourism, and the need for emergency medical response contribute to this growth.

Musim Mas Launched Women Smallholders Training Program

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

SINGAPORE, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Musim Mas Group announced the completion of the first phase of its Women Smallholders Program to provide independent female smallholders with life skills. Developed with academic trainers from the University of North Sumatra (USU), the program offered voluntary training on health and nutrition to over 500 female smallholders and smallholders' wives across three regencies of the Riau region in Indonesia. Musim Mas conducted the training in small batches across the region between March and October 2023, each batch lasting six weeks. The group aims to expand the program in 2024 to include financial literacy and entrepreneurship for home businesses. The group is also open to collaboration opportunities for the next phase of the program.

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  • An expansion of the group's longstanding Smallholders Program, the first phase covered health and nutrition training; will be expanded to include financial literacy
    SINGAPORE, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Musim Mas Group announced the completion of the first phase of its Women Smallholders Program to provide independent female smallholders with life skills.
  • In 2020, Musim Mas expanded the program to include a train-the-trainers program for Village Extension Officers (VEOs).
  • Explained Linda Wati, Women Smallholders Program – Project Leader, Musim Mas.
  • The Women Smallholder Program exemplifies the group's commitment, and Musim Mas aims to strengthen the program further by including financial literacy and home-based entrepreneurship training.

Musim Mas Launched Women Smallholders Training Program

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 12, 2023

SINGAPORE, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Musim Mas Group announced the completion of the first phase of its Women Smallholders Program to provide independent female smallholders with life skills. Developed with academic trainers from the University of North Sumatra (USU), the program offered voluntary training on health and nutrition to over 500 female smallholders and smallholders' wives across three regencies of the Riau region in Indonesia. Musim Mas conducted the training in small batches across the region between March and October 2023, each batch lasting six weeks. The group aims to expand the program in 2024 to include financial literacy and entrepreneurship for home businesses. The group is also open to collaboration opportunities for the next phase of the program.

Key Points: 
  • An expansion of the group's longstanding Smallholders Program, the first phase covered health and nutrition training; will be expanded to include financial literacy
    SINGAPORE, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Musim Mas Group announced the completion of the first phase of its Women Smallholders Program to provide independent female smallholders with life skills.
  • In 2020, Musim Mas expanded the program to include a train-the-trainers program for Village Extension Officers (VEOs).
  • Explained Linda Wati, Women Smallholders Program – Project Leader, Musim Mas.
  • The Women Smallholder Program exemplifies the group's commitment, and Musim Mas aims to strengthen the program further by including financial literacy and home-based entrepreneurship training.