United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

PEPSICO DONATES US$ 1 MILLION TO #FOOTBALL4REFUGEES AND ROLLS OUT SOCIAL INITIATIVE LED BY PEPSI MAX® AND GATORADE®

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星期三, 五月 4, 2022

NEW YORK, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo is proud to announce that Pepsi MAX® and Gatorade® will be the first global brands to partner with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency for the #Football4Refugees emergency appeal. PepsiCo's philanthropic arm, the PepsiCo Foundation is donating US$ 1 million to #Football4Refugees, and Pepsi MAX and Gatorade brands will be calling on their network of sports and music talent to drive awareness and donations to the appeal. 

Key Points: 
  • PepsiCo's philanthropic arm, the PepsiCo Foundation is donating US$ 1 million to #Football4Refugees, and Pepsi MAX and Gatorade brands will be calling on their network of sports and music talent to drive awareness and donations to the appeal.
  • Pepsi MAX and Gatorade advocate football as a means of uniting people around the world and as a force for good.
  • At PepsiCo we want to ensure we are doing everything we can to provide those in need with vital resources and support.
  • Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+).

PEPSICO DONATES US$ 1 MILLION TO #FOOTBALL4REFUGEES AND ROLLS OUT SOCIAL INITIATIVE WITH PEPSI®

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星期三, 五月 4, 2022

NEW YORK, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo is proud to announce that Pepsi® will be the first global brand to partner with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency for the #Football4Refugees emergency appeal. PepsiCo's philanthropic arm, the PepsiCo Foundation is donating US$ 1 million to #Football4Refugees, and the Pepsi brand will be calling on its network of sports and music talent to drive awareness and donations to the appeal.

Key Points: 
  • As a brand rooted in the sport, Pepsi advocates football as a means of uniting people around the world and as a force for good.
  • At PepsiCo we want to ensure we are doing everything we can to provide those in need with vital resources and support.
  • Head to the @PepsiGlobal social channels to find out more about the players involved, and follow the #Football4Refugees hashtag.
  • Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+).

LEADING TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES AND YURI & JULIA MILNER JOIN FORCES TO LAUNCH NEW GLOBAL INITIATIVE "TECH FOR REFUGEES"

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星期四, 四月 28, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today some of the leading technology companies and organizations – including Airbnb.org, Flexport.org and Spotify – together with the Breakthrough Prize Foundation established by Yuri and Julia Milner, announced the launch of the Tech For Refugees Initiative. The new initiative will further efforts to bring humanitarian assistance to refugees around the world. The initial commitment from the Breakthrough Prize Foundation is $100 million, the majority of which will be directed to support civilians fleeing from Ukraine, as a first step toward extending the initiative to other regions.

Key Points: 
  • This initiative is open to new partners in the technology sector and fresh ideas for programs to address the global refugee crisis.
  • We are grateful for the generosity of the Yuri and Julia Milner Foundation and their Tech for Refugees initiative.
  • Yuri and Julia Milner said, "We have been devastated by the heartbreaking suffering of the Ukrainian people.
  • Most recently, other philanthropic activities of Yuri and Julia Milner have included humanitarian efforts both in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukrainian refugee crisis.

LEADING TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES AND YURI & JULIA MILNER JOIN FORCES TO LAUNCH NEW GLOBAL INITIATIVE "TECH FOR REFUGEES"

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星期四, 四月 28, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO , April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today some of the leading technology companies and organizations – including Airbnb.org, Flexport.org and Spotify – together with the Breakthrough Prize Foundation established by Yuri and Julia Milner, announced the launch of the Tech For Refugees Initiative. The new initiative will further efforts to bring humanitarian assistance to refugees around the world. The initial commitment from the Breakthrough Prize Foundation is $100 million, the majority of which will be directed to support civilians fleeing from Ukraine, as a first step toward extending the initiative to other regions.

Key Points: 
  • This initiative is open to new partners in the technology sector and fresh ideas for programs to address the global refugee crisis.
  • We are grateful for the generosity of the Yuri and Julia Milner Foundation and their Tech for Refugees initiative.
  • Yuri and Julia Milner said, "We have been devastated by the heartbreaking suffering of the Ukrainian people.
  • Most recently, other philanthropic activities of Yuri and Julia Milner have included humanitarian efforts both in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukrainian refugee crisis.

Kioxia to Donate 100 Million Yen in Humanitarian Assistance for the People of Ukraine

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星期三, 四月 27, 2022

Kioxia Corporation today announced it is making a donation of 100 million yen to support humanitarian assistance and relief for those affected by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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  • Kioxia Corporation today announced it is making a donation of 100 million yen to support humanitarian assistance and relief for those affected by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
  • Kioxia Group sincerely hopes that the conflict can be resolved as soon as possible and that peace and security will be restored in Ukraine.
  • Kioxia is a world leader in memory solutions, dedicated to the development, production and sale of flash memory and solid-state drives (SSDs).
  • In April 2017, its predecessor Toshiba Memory was spun off from Toshiba Corporation, the company that invented NAND flash memory in 1987.

Centric Brands Pledges Over $1M in Philanthropic Support for 2022 Programs

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星期二, 四月 26, 2022

Centric Brands commitment to driving lasting change is grounded in our companys people-centric values, said Jason Rabin, Chief Executive Officer of Centric Brands.

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  • Centric Brands commitment to driving lasting change is grounded in our companys people-centric values, said Jason Rabin, Chief Executive Officer of Centric Brands.
  • Centric Brands social impact efforts are centered around our commitment to serve and uplift the communities where we live and do business.
  • The Be Giving committee is a volunteer group of associates dedicated to driving the philanthropic spirit and efforts at Centric Brands.
  • Centric Brands social impact efforts are centered around our commitment to serve and uplift the communities where we live and do business.

Binance to launch Refugee Crypto Card for Ukrainians forced to leave Ukraine

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星期二, 四月 26, 2022

KYIV, Ukraine, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance , the world's leading cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure provider, has today launched the Binance Refugee Crypto Card for all current and new Binance users from Ukraine forced to move to EEA countries as a result of the war with Russia.

Key Points: 
  • KYIV, Ukraine, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance , the world's leading cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure provider, has today launched the Binance Refugee Crypto Card for all current and new Binance users from Ukraine forced to move to EEA countries as a result of the war with Russia.
  • Kirill Khomyakov, General Manager of Binance in Ukraine, said: "To date, some four million people have already left Ukraine.
  • It is our responsibility to help people who have suffered from the war and were forced to leave their homes.
  • The Binance Refugee Card will allow Ukrainians to get help from Binance and other charitable organizations, and, if necessary, receive cryptocurrency from any other wallets."

Binance to launch Refugee Crypto Card for Ukrainians forced to leave Ukraine

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星期二, 四月 26, 2022

KYIV, Ukraine, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance , the world's leading cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure provider, has today launched the Binance Refugee Crypto Card for all current and new Binance users from Ukraine forced to move to EEA countries as a result of the war with Russia.

Key Points: 
  • KYIV, Ukraine, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance , the world's leading cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure provider, has today launched the Binance Refugee Crypto Card for all current and new Binance users from Ukraine forced to move to EEA countries as a result of the war with Russia.
  • Kirill Khomyakov, General Manager of Binance in Ukraine, said: "To date, some four million people have already left Ukraine.
  • It is our responsibility to help people who have suffered from the war and were forced to leave their homes.
  • The Binance Refugee Card will allow Ukrainians to get help from Binance and other charitable organizations, and, if necessary, receive cryptocurrency from any other wallets."

Sun Life increases donations, committing over $1.1 million to humanitarian relief efforts for those affected by the war in Ukraine

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星期四, 四月 21, 2022

As a result, Sun Life is providing free access to self-guided therapy to anyone in Canada struggling with mental health issues.

Key Points: 
  • As a result, Sun Life is providing free access to self-guided therapy to anyone in Canada struggling with mental health issues.
  • "Our hearts go out to the people of Ukraine, and everyone affected by this brutal invasion and war.
  • We remain deeply concerned about the humanitarian crisis in the region and the ongoing threat to global peace and stability," said Jacques Goulet, President, Sun Life Canada.
  • We hope that our additional donation will help the people of Ukraine affected by this crisis."

Renesas Donates €1 Million to Support Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine

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星期四, 四月 14, 2022

In solidarity with the people affected by the situation in Ukraine, Renesas today made the decision to donate 1 million euros to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, with the intent of supporting their humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and countries in the region.

Key Points: 
  • In solidarity with the people affected by the situation in Ukraine, Renesas today made the decision to donate 1 million euros to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, with the intent of supporting their humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and countries in the region.
  • Renesas established a Crisis Response Team at an early stage of the situation and has been in close contact with its employees in Ukraine.
  • Renesas is committed to providing immediate support to its team and their families in Ukraine and has already extended the following means of assistance.
  • Renesas will continue to monitor the situation closely and maintain constant communication with its team in Ukraine.