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At Year End, World Vision Reviews Worst Humanitarian Disasters of 2023

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星期四, 十二月 28, 2023

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In 2023, World Vision responded to 78 disasters and humanitarian crises in 59 countries around the world, supporting over 35.8 million people in need.

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In 2023, World Vision responded to 78 disasters and humanitarian crises in 59 countries around the world, supporting over 35.8 million people in need.
"World Vision's dedication to safeguarding the most vulnerable, especially children, during these challenging times is unwavering," says Mark Smith, World Vision's vice president of humanitarian and emergency affairs.
With pre-positioned relief supplies in warehouses across the U.S. and staff in nearly 100 countries, World Vision is able to respond to disasters around the world within 24 to 72 hours.
Below are examples of significant disasters and ongoing global crises that World Vision responded to in 2023, listed alphabetically:
Afghanistan humanitarian crisis: Already reeling from severe humanitarian crises, Afghanistan faced destructive earthquakes on October 7, 2023, that affected 1.6 million people.

CodersTrust Earns Recognition Among Top 100 EdTech Companies in South Asia

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星期二, 十二月 12, 2023

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NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In Holon IQ's latest report published in November, CodersTrust has secured its position among South Asia's Top 100 EdTech companies. The report, focusing on growth, innovation, and impact, identifies the most promising EdTech startups in the region.

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CodersTrust has secured its position among South Asia's Top 100 EdTech companies.
The report, focusing on growth, innovation, and impact, identifies the most promising EdTech startups in the region.
NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In Holon IQ's latest report published in November, CodersTrust has secured its position among South Asia's Top 100 EdTech companies.
The CodersTrust team remains dedicated to amplifying our social impact on a global scale through a sustainable, market-based business model.'

RewirEd Summit at COP28 makes history by bringing education to the forefront of climate action to impact billions of children and youth globally

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星期五, 十二月 8, 2023

The Summit featured 35 action-oriented sessions turning the spotlight on rewiring education systems to empower children and youth to actively contribute to climate action at every stage of learning.

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The Summit featured 35 action-oriented sessions turning the spotlight on rewiring education systems to empower children and youth to actively contribute to climate action at every stage of learning.
Through real and concrete examples, stakeholders from across sectors demonstrated the power of transforming education, through a whole-of-society ecosystem approach, built on cross-sectoral collaboration.
RewirEd Summit to spin-off as an independent standalone global platform led by a board, co-chaired by representatives from GPE, ECW, and Dubai Cares.
The Aga Khan Foundation launched a new online portal of over 100 teacher-led, teacher-tested, and teacher-approved climate action solutions for education from more than 60 countries, co-funded by Dubai Cares.

RewirEd Summit at COP28 makes history by bringing education to the forefront of climate action to impact billions of children and youth globally

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星期五, 十二月 8, 2023

The Summit featured 35 action-oriented sessions turning the spotlight on rewiring education systems to empower children and youth to actively contribute to climate action at every stage of learning.

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The Summit featured 35 action-oriented sessions turning the spotlight on rewiring education systems to empower children and youth to actively contribute to climate action at every stage of learning.
Through real and concrete examples, stakeholders from across sectors demonstrated the power of transforming education, through a whole-of-society ecosystem approach, built on cross-sectoral collaboration.
RewirEd Summit to spin-off as an independent standalone global platform led by a board, co-chaired by representatives from GPE, ECW, and Dubai Cares.
The Aga Khan Foundation launched a new online portal of over 100 teacher-led, teacher-tested, and teacher-approved climate action solutions for education from more than 60 countries, co-funded by Dubai Cares.

This Week in Policy & Public Interest News: 11 Stories You Need to See

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星期五, 十二月 8, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the policy and public interest industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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A roundup of the week's most newsworthy policy and public interest press releases from PR Newswire, including holiday hazards for pets and those celebrating with alcohol.
To help journalists covering the policy and public interest industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.
The letter emphasizes the need for an inclusive and cooperative negotiation process and urges leaders to prioritize climate education globally.

United Nations World Food Programme Goodwill Ambassador Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye to provide four million meals to support emergency humanitarian efforts in Gaza

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星期五, 十二月 1, 2023

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Goodwill Ambassador and multi-platinum global recording artist Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye is directing $2.5 million from his XO Humanitarian Fund toward WFP's humanitarian response efforts in Gaza. This donation, which equates to four million emergency meals, will fund 820 metric tons of food parcels that could feed more than 173,000 Palestinians for two weeks.

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Goodwill Ambassador and multi-platinum global recording artist Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye is directing $2.5 million from his XO Humanitarian Fund toward WFP's humanitarian response efforts in Gaza.
This donation, which equates to four million emergency meals, will fund 820 metric tons of food parcels that could feed more than 173,000 Palestinians for two weeks.
During the recent humanitarian pause in fighting, WFP has reached more than 121,000 people, including in hard-to-reach areas previously inaccessible within Gaza.
WFP continues to move as many trucks as possible full of food and aid into Gaza daily during the humanitarian pause.

COP28: OPEC Fund to expand partnerships and launch new initiatives to strengthen climate resilience and promote global food security

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星期三, 十一月 29, 2023

VIENNA, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is launching new initiatives and strengthening partnerships at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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VIENNA, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is launching new initiatives and strengthening partnerships at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
During the two-week conference in Dubai the OPEC Fund will have a substantial presence at its own pavilion in the Blue Zone.
Aligned with its Climate Action Plan, the OPEC Fund is increasing climate adaptation, mitigation and resilience investments in energy, transport, agriculture, food, water and smart cities.
In 2022, the OPEC Fund launched a US$1 billion Food Security Action Plan in response to global supply chain disruption and in recognition of the impact of climate change on medium- and long-term food production.

COP28: OPEC Fund to expand partnerships and launch new initiatives to strengthen climate resilience and promote global food security

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星期三, 十一月 29, 2023

VIENNA, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is launching new initiatives and strengthening partnerships at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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VIENNA, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is launching new initiatives and strengthening partnerships at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
During the two-week conference in Dubai the OPEC Fund will have a substantial presence at its own pavilion in the Blue Zone.
Aligned with its Climate Action Plan, the OPEC Fund is increasing climate adaptation, mitigation and resilience investments in energy, transport, agriculture, food, water and smart cities.
In 2022, the OPEC Fund launched a US$1 billion Food Security Action Plan in response to global supply chain disruption and in recognition of the impact of climate change on medium- and long-term food production.

HSA Group and Tetra Pak commence programme to support safe nutrition in Yemeni schools

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星期一, 十一月 20, 2023

HSA Group and Tetra Pak have launched a joint school milk initiative in coordination with the Yemeni Ministry of Education and the World Food Programme (WFP) to help address food security and nutrition challenges facing young people in Yemen.

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HSA Group and Tetra Pak have launched a joint school milk initiative in coordination with the Yemeni Ministry of Education and the World Food Programme (WFP) to help address food security and nutrition challenges facing young people in Yemen.
HSA Group and Tetra Pak have been partners for over 20 years and share a passionate commitment to the wellbeing of the Yemeni people.
By leveraging their combined product development and manufacturing capabilities, HSA Group and Tetra Pak are driving forward the production of new affordable and nutritious products for schoolchildren in need.
Niels Hougaard, Managing Director at Tetra Pak Arabia, said:
"We are honoured to partner with HSA Group on this initiative, which has the potential to make a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of Yemeni children.

HSA Group and Tetra Pak commence programme to support safe nutrition in Yemeni schools

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星期一, 十一月 20, 2023

HSA Group and Tetra Pak have launched a joint school milk initiative in coordination with the Yemeni Ministry of Education and the World Food Programme (WFP) to help address food security and nutrition challenges facing young people in Yemen.

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HSA Group and Tetra Pak have launched a joint school milk initiative in coordination with the Yemeni Ministry of Education and the World Food Programme (WFP) to help address food security and nutrition challenges facing young people in Yemen.
HSA Group and Tetra Pak have been partners for over 20 years and share a passionate commitment to the wellbeing of the Yemeni people.
By leveraging their combined product development and manufacturing capabilities, HSA Group and Tetra Pak are driving forward the production of new affordable and nutritious products for schoolchildren in need.
Niels Hougaard, Managing Director at Tetra Pak Arabia, said:
"We are honoured to partner with HSA Group on this initiative, which has the potential to make a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of Yemeni children.