Global Communities

Kontoor Brands Foundation Awards its 2023 Grants to Seven Leading Non-Profits Advancing Food and Housing Security in Greensboro, North Carolina

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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The 2023 recipients were chosen for their innovative efforts addressing food and housing security for high-need community members.

Key Points: 
  • The 2023 recipients were chosen for their innovative efforts addressing food and housing security for high-need community members.
  • "Successfully addressing the housing and food crisis and providing lifelong education opportunities in our community requires a sustained commitment and forms the basis for the mission of the Kontoor Brands Foundation.
  • Kontoor Brands Foundation aims to fund qualifying nonprofit organizations working in the areas of food and housing security and improving access to education in the greater Greensboro community.
  • By engaging locally focused organizations, the Foundation is addressing food and housing security and supporting the health and well-being of the Greensboro community.

Lucy Fato to Assume Role of Vice Chair at AIG

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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American International Group (NYSE: AIG) today announced that Lucy Fato will transition from her current role as Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Global Head of Communications and Government Affairs to Vice Chair at AIG, effective October 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • American International Group (NYSE: AIG) today announced that Lucy Fato will transition from her current role as Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Global Head of Communications and Government Affairs to Vice Chair at AIG, effective October 1, 2023.
  • In this newly created role, Ms. Fato will report to Peter Zaffino, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of AIG, and continue to support AIG's journey to become a top performing global insurer.
  • Mr. Zaffino stated: “Since Lucy joined AIG in 2017, she has played a pivotal role in successfully navigating AIG’s complicated transformational work and executing on multiple complex workstreams that have transformed the company into what it is today.
  • AIG’s accomplishments over the last few years have been extraordinary, and I look forward to continuing to collaborate with Peter in my new role and contributing to AIG’s ongoing success.

Introducing "Think Oral Health" Podcast: Exploring the Link Between Oral Health and Overall Health

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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Hosted by Mariya Filipova and Jonathan Levine, this groundbreaking show explores the deep link between oral health and well-being through conversations with influential thought leaders in the industry.

Key Points: 
  • Hosted by Mariya Filipova and Jonathan Levine, this groundbreaking show explores the deep link between oral health and well-being through conversations with influential thought leaders in the industry.
  • These are the stories we share on The Think Oral Health podcast - stories that influence decisions and inspire action."
  • The "Think Oral Health" podcast explores the intersection of oral health and overall well-being through engaging conversations with experts and thought leaders.
  • Uncover the transformative power of oral health, exploring its implications for overall well-being.

Palantir Partners with Ukrainian Tennis Star Elina Svitolina

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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DENVER, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) ("Palantir") today announced its support of Ukrainian professional tennis player and humanitarian, Elina Svitolina ("Elina"). The partnership with Elina deepens Palantir's commitment to supporting Ukraine and its ongoing efforts to resettle refugees, document war crimes and facilitate additional reconstruction projects. 

Key Points: 
  • Palantir deepens support for Ukraine with sponsorship of champion tennis player, humanitarian, and mother
    DENVER, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) ("Palantir") today announced its support of Ukrainian professional tennis player and humanitarian, Elina Svitolina ("Elina").
  • The sponsorship with Elina, Ukraine's highest-ranked player in Women's Tennis Association history, is the first sponsorship of this kind for Palantir.
  • Born out of Palantir's mission to defend and support Ukraine in the war efforts, the sponsorship will also support the Elina Svitolina Foundation, ("the Foundation") launched in 2019.
  • "Palantir has been a friend to Ukraine since the Russian aggression began," said Elina Svitolina.

Palantir Partners with Ukrainian Tennis Star Elina Svitolina

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 29, 2023
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DENVER, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) ("Palantir") today announced its support of Ukrainian professional tennis player and humanitarian, Elina Svitolina ("Elina"). The partnership with Elina deepens Palantir's commitment to supporting Ukraine and its ongoing efforts to resettle refugees, document war crimes and facilitate additional reconstruction projects. 

Key Points: 
  • Palantir deepens support for Ukraine with sponsorship of champion tennis player, humanitarian, and mother
    DENVER, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) ("Palantir") today announced its support of Ukrainian professional tennis player and humanitarian, Elina Svitolina ("Elina").
  • The sponsorship with Elina, Ukraine's highest-ranked player in Women's Tennis Association history, is the first sponsorship of this kind for Palantir.
  • Born out of Palantir's mission to defend and support Ukraine in the war efforts, the sponsorship will also support the Elina Svitolina Foundation, ("the Foundation") launched in 2019.
  • "Palantir has been a friend to Ukraine since the Russian aggression began," said Elina Svitolina.

Study Led by Global Communities Generates Novel Evidence on Gender Equality in the Context of Nutrition and Parenting Programs

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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The article titled “Effects of Engaging Fathers and Bundling Nutrition and Parenting Interventions on Household Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in Rural Tanzania” resulted from a randomized controlled trial designed and implemented by Global Communities in collaboration with Harvard T.H.

Key Points: 
  • The article titled “Effects of Engaging Fathers and Bundling Nutrition and Parenting Interventions on Household Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in Rural Tanzania” resulted from a randomized controlled trial designed and implemented by Global Communities in collaboration with Harvard T.H.
  • Chan School of Public Health, Purdue University, the Africa Academy for Public Health and the National Institute of Medical Research-Mwanza.
  • “Engaging men in gender-intentional nutrition and parenting programs takes effort and resources, but it can produce transformative results,” study author Nilupa Gunaratna of Purdue University said.
  • For more information, read an interview with the primary author and watch the EFFECTS webinar organized by Global Communities.

Cross River Demonstrates Impactful Philanthropy in Inaugural Social Responsibility Impact Report

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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Cross River Bank (“Cross River”), a leading technology infrastructure provider that offers embedded financial solutions, today released its inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility Impact Report, celebrating the compassionate efforts of its Community Affairs team, its philanthropic arm, Foundation@ Cross River, and its employees over the last year.

Key Points: 
  • Cross River Bank (“Cross River”), a leading technology infrastructure provider that offers embedded financial solutions, today released its inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility Impact Report, celebrating the compassionate efforts of its Community Affairs team, its philanthropic arm, Foundation@ Cross River, and its employees over the last year.
  • With a focus on innovation, technology and creativity, Cross River and its employees connect with diverse organizations where Cross River can help shape a better future for all—both in the Company’s own backyard in New Jersey, and across the globe.
  • “Cross River was built on a foundation of giving and providing safe and reliable resources to those in need,” said Eden Hoffman, Head of Global Communications at Cross River.
  • Cross River’s Impact Report can be accessed in its entirety, via this link: Cross River Impact Report 2022 .

Global Communities Mourns Loss of Team Member Seba Marashli in Turkey Earthquake

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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Silver Spring, MD, Feb. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Communities, a humanitarian assistance and sustainable development organization working in more than 30 countries around the world, today announced the tragic passing of Seba Marashli, a Gender-Based Violence Officer based in Gaziantep, Turkey.

Key Points: 
  • Silver Spring, MD, Feb. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Communities, a humanitarian assistance and sustainable development organization working in more than 30 countries around the world, today announced the tragic passing of Seba Marashli, a Gender-Based Violence Officer based in Gaziantep, Turkey.
  • Marashli was killed early this morning local time when her home collapsed in the devastating 7.8 earthquake centered in southern Turkey.
  • “Our entire global team is united in mourning the tragic, untimely loss of our valued colleague Seba Marashli, and in holding our team members in Turkey, Syria, Iraq and across the Middle East in our hearts,” said Global Communities President and CEO Carrie Hessler-Radelet.
  • Global Communities will be extending support to Marashli’s family and our team members, as well as conducting a structural assessment and safety inspection of our office in Gaziantep before it reopens.

Action Against Hunger Usa to Lead USAID-Funded Global Propel Adapt Project

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Friday, October 7, 2022
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The Action Against Hunger USA-led PROPEL Adapt project will use a multisectoral approach, collaborating with the health and nutrition development sectors, the private sector, and the humanitarian sector.

Key Points: 
  • The Action Against Hunger USA-led PROPEL Adapt project will use a multisectoral approach, collaborating with the health and nutrition development sectors, the private sector, and the humanitarian sector.
  • PROPEL Adapt will foster a supportive environment for absorptive and adaptive capacities and strengthen transformative capacities for equitable rights-based health systems, gender equity, and social inclusion.
  • Project resource partners include Global Communities, Humanity & Inclusion, Kantar Public, Kupenda for the Children, and Results for Development.
  • Action Against Hunger is a nonprofit leader in a global movement to end hunger in our lifetimes.

Carrie Hessler-Radelet Steps into New Role as Global Communities’ President & CEO

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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Silver Spring, MD, Oct. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carrie Hessler-Radelet stepped into a new role as President & CEO of the international nonprofit organization Global Communities.

Key Points: 
  • Silver Spring, MD, Oct. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carrie Hessler-Radelet stepped into a new role as President & CEO of the international nonprofit organization Global Communities.
  • On behalf of our entire board, I am delighted to welcome Carrie to her new role and thank David for his 19 years of dedicated service to Global Communities, said Richard F. Celeste, Co-Chair of the Global Communities Board of Trustees.
  • Carrie will build on Davids legacy, bringing a unique and powerful set of skills to increase the scale and impact of Global Communities work around the world.
  • About Global Communities: Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and financial inclusion to save lives, advanceequity and secure strong futures.