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John Deere Foundation announces $19 million in grants aimed at eliminating global hunger

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

MOLINE, Ill., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the John Deere Foundation announced a series of grants totaling $19 million aimed at eliminating hunger by increasing access to food, uplifting resource-constrained farmers, and supporting global food systems. Awarded to World Food Program USA, One Acre Fund, and The Nature Conservancy, these are the three largest grants in the foundation's history and strengthen John Deere's commitment to creating a world in which food is a moral right for all.

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  • MOLINE, Ill., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the John Deere Foundation announced a series of grants totaling $19 million aimed at eliminating hunger by increasing access to food, uplifting resource-constrained farmers, and supporting global food systems.
  • "The private sector, including specifically those businesses involved in agriculture, have the responsibility to help close the gaps in investment.
  • "We thank our long-standing partner, the John Deere Foundation, for their transformational investment.
  • This series of capacity-building and operational grants help commemorate the 75th anniversary of the John Deere Foundation, which continues to be a powerful source of philanthropy for nonprofit organizations serving John Deere home communities and farm communities around the world.

Hormel Foods Donates 100,000 Meals for World Food Day

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Monday, October 16, 2023

AUSTIN, Minn., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 20,000 inspired people at Hormel Foods have an important job every day — to bring the trusted brands of the Fortune 500 global branded food company to its fans across the world. In the month of September, they added one more critical task to their job description, and it was for a very worthy cause. For every mile team members walked, ran, biked or swam, the company pledged to donate meals to the World Food Program USA Erase Hunger campaign, which works with the United Nations to provide school meals to children around the world.

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  • For every mile team members walked, ran, biked or swam, the company pledged to donate meals to the World Food Program USA Erase Hunger campaign, which works with the United Nations to provide school meals to children around the world.
  • Today, in honor of World Food Day, Hormel Foods is proud to announce the sum of its team members' efforts, which collectively unlocked a donation of 100,000 meals to the cause.
  • "We welcome Hormel Foods to our partner portfolio and thank them for their dedication to feeding school children around the world," said Dorota Amin, senior director of corporate partnerships at World Food Program USA.
  • The donation of 100,000 meals aligns with the Hormel Foods pledge to provide 70 million meals (or their equivalent) to those in need during the next seven years.

Binance-Powered 'After Hours Til Dawn' Tour by The Weeknd Heads to Australia and New Zealand

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

SYDNEY, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Weeknd's successful "After Hours Til Dawn" global tour is set to commence its highly anticipated performances in Australia and New Zealand in November and December of 2023. The musical journey, powered by Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is the first global concert tour to integrate Web3 technology for an enhanced fan experience.

Key Points: 
  • SYDNEY, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Weeknd's successful "After Hours Til Dawn" global tour is set to commence its highly anticipated performances in Australia and New Zealand in November and December of 2023.
  • Binance users in Australia and New Zealand will be provided with exclusive opportunities as The Weeknd's "After Hours Til Dawn" tour gets underway in their region.
  • For The Weeknd's fans worldwide, Binance will also be offering an exclusive NFT collection for The Weeknd's tour.
  • For more information on The Weeknd's "After Hours Til Dawn" global tour, please visit TheWeeknd.com/tour .

Binance-Powered 'After Hours Til Dawn' Tour by The Weeknd Heads to Australia and New Zealand

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

SYDNEY, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Weeknd's successful "After Hours Til Dawn" global tour is set to commence its highly anticipated performances in Australia and New Zealand in November and December of 2023. The musical journey, powered by Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is the first global concert tour to integrate Web3 technology for an enhanced fan experience.

Key Points: 
  • SYDNEY, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Weeknd's successful "After Hours Til Dawn" global tour is set to commence its highly anticipated performances in Australia and New Zealand in November and December of 2023.
  • Binance users in Australia and New Zealand will be provided with exclusive opportunities as The Weeknd's "After Hours Til Dawn" tour gets underway in their region.
  • For The Weeknd's fans worldwide, Binance will also be offering an exclusive NFT collection for The Weeknd's tour.
  • For more information on The Weeknd's "After Hours Til Dawn" global tour, please visit TheWeeknd.com/tour .

Ukraine Hosts Arizona Defense and Industry Coalition (AZDIC) Delegation Trip to Identify Reconstruction, Food Security and Defense Technology Needs

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

AZDIC President Lynndy Smith was invited to Ukraine after hosting Parliament Member Dmytro Liubota earlier this year to discuss immediate defense technology needs.

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  • AZDIC President Lynndy Smith was invited to Ukraine after hosting Parliament Member Dmytro Liubota earlier this year to discuss immediate defense technology needs.
  • The Arizona Defense and Industry Coalition's visit to Ukraine helps us further support Ukraine against Russia's illegal and unprovoked war," said Arizona Senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema.
  • “It was an honor to host the Arizona Defense and Industry Coalition,” said Liubota, Kharkiv parliament member.
  • Additionally, the Arizona delegation also visited the City of Irpin where they saw first hand the cruelties of Russian aggression.

Viatris Publishes Sustainability Report Showcasing 2022 Progress on Building Sustainable Access to Medicine

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

PITTSBURGH, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today published its 2022 Sustainability Report showcasing its commitment, impact and progress on building sustainable access to medicine as it continues to make a positive difference across key areas including Access and Global Health, Our People, the Environment and the Community.

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  • PITTSBURGH, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today published its 2022 Sustainability Report showcasing its commitment, impact and progress on building sustainable access to medicine as it continues to make a positive difference across key areas including Access and Global Health, Our People, the Environment and the Community.
  • "At Viatris, access is fundamental to our mission of empowering people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life," said Scott A. Smith , CEO, Viatris.
  • The passion and dedication of our global workforce is remarkable and clearly on display in this report, which highlights the progress we are making to build more sustainable access to medicine across the globe."
  • Click here to view more information or to read our 2022 Sustainability Report.

BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE AND THE WEEKND PARTNER TO LAUNCH "SAMRA ORIGINS" IN CELEBRATION OF ETHIOPIAN CULTURE

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

OAKLAND, Calif., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Blue Bottle Coffee, a global leader in specialty coffee, announced a partnership with multi-platinum recording artist Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye and his record label, XO. Together, they have created Samra Origins, a brand and product line celebrating Ethiopian culture and excellence in coffee. Named in honor of The Weeknd's mother Samra, Samra Origins pays homage to his family's heritage with a shared respect for Ethiopia — the proud birthplace of coffee.

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  • "Ethiopian culture is an important part of my identity and I'm proud to work alongside the Blue Bottle Coffee team to shine a light on Ethiopian traditions, values, and of course, coffee," said Tesfaye.
  • Through Samra Origins, Blue Bottle and The Weeknd are curating and crafting coffees that encapsulate Ethiopian coffee excellence.
  • "Ethiopian coffee is truly in a class of its own and the country holds a special place within our Blue Bottle community," explained Karl Strovink, CEO of Blue Bottle Coffee.
  • The Samra Origins partnership signals a mutual commitment between Blue Bottle Coffee and The Weeknd to maintain traditions and unify communities.

CELEBRITY CHEF AND ACTIVIST, EITAN BERNATH, NAMED WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME'S HIGH LEVEL SUPPORTER

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today announced 20-year-old chef, television personality and activist Eitan Bernath, best known on social media for his captivating personality and cooking expertise, as the organization's High Level Supporter.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today announced 20-year-old chef, television personality and activist Eitan Bernath, best known on social media for his captivating personality and cooking expertise, as the organization's High Level Supporter.
  • WFP announced its youngest ever High Level Supporter, 20-year-old chef and television personality Eitan Bernath.
  • "I'm honored and humbled to be joining the United Nations World Food Programme to leverage my platforms to amplify the life saving work this organization does for the hungriest populations in the world," said Bernath.
  • As a High Level Supporter, Bernath will bring together young people to advocate for long-term solutions to food security while raising awareness about the current global hunger crisis.

Viatris Announces Donations Totaling $1 Million to Provide Aid Supporting Access to Healthcare, Food Security and Water Stewardship

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today announced it is donating a total of $1 million to aid in supporting access to healthcare, food security and water stewardship in communities around the world, through four organizations: Direct Relief, World Central Kitchen (WCK), WaterAid and World Food Program USA, the U.S. partner of the United Nations World Food Programme. 

Key Points: 
  • The world continues to face many challenges, including the continuing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, growing disparities in access to healthcare, increasing effects of climate change, water crisis and conflicts.
  • According to the World Health Organization, globally more than 770 million people lack access to safe water while as many as 828 million people are at risk of hunger.
  • Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS) is a global healthcare company empowering people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.
  • With approximately 37,000 colleagues globally, Viatris is headquartered in the U.S., with global centers in Pittsburgh, Shanghai and Hyderabad, India.

WFP Goodwill Ambassador The Weeknd Raises $5 Million to Fight Global Hunger

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Monday, November 28, 2022

The Weeknd presented a check to World Food Program USA during a private event at his After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour concert in Los Angeles.

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  • The Weeknd presented a check to World Food Program USA during a private event at his After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour concert in Los Angeles.
  • World Food Program USA's Board of Directors, together with U.S. donors, contributed another US$1 million.
  • Binancethe global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange and official sponsor of the After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tourcontributed US$2 million to the Fund.
  • As WFP's Global Goodwill Ambassador, he is opening hearts and minds to our life-saving cause and offering millions the chance of a brighter tomorrow."