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NAMI Announces Award-Winning Communicator Ann Andrews Morris as Chief Communications and Marketing Officer

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Friday, March 8, 2024

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ARLINGTON, Va., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Alliance on Mental Illness ( NAMI ) welcomes Ann Andrews Morris as the new Chief Communications and Marketing Officer.

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ARLINGTON, Va., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Alliance on Mental Illness ( NAMI ) welcomes Ann Andrews Morris as the new Chief Communications and Marketing Officer.
With more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit communications and marketing leadership, Morris brings a wealth of expertise to NAMI.
In her role as CCMO, Morris will spearhead strategic communication and marketing initiatives to enhance and elevate NAMI's mission.
Morris is a recipient of 15 industry achievement awards for her outstanding work in strategic communications, marketing, and brand leadership.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and World Food Program USA further collaborate by jointly funding an emergency logistics hub in the Caribbean

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and World Food Program USA are celebrating 10 years of collaboration, providing millions of people worldwide with emergency food assistance and opportunities to strengthen their resilience. Furthering their work together, the Church and World Food Program USA today announce they have jointly contributed $4.3 million to help construct and support an emergency response logistics hub in Barbados. The Church made an initial $2 million grant to World Food Program USA for the construction of this much-needed hub, with World Food Program USA contributing an additional $2.3 million to support its completion. The hub, scheduled to be operational this summer, will enable WFP and its partners like the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), to pre-position relief supplies to facilitate rapid response efforts in the Caribbean, ahead of hurricanes and other natural disasters.

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Furthering their work together, the Church and World Food Program USA today announce they have jointly contributed $4.3 million to help construct and support an emergency response logistics hub in Barbados.
The Church made an initial $2 million grant to World Food Program USA for the construction of this much-needed hub, with World Food Program USA contributing an additional $2.3 million to support its completion.
Millions of people served over 10 years of collaboration between the Church and the United Nations World Food Programme.
Within a warehouse, emergency food will be temporarily stored and managed before dispatching it to an affected country.

From Riyadh to Rafah: KSrelief Brings Hope to Gaza

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Monday, February 5, 2024

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amidst huge logistical challenges, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) continues its mission to deliver humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amidst huge logistical challenges, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) continues its mission to deliver humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.
Since the beginning of hostilities, KSrelief's operations in Gaza have included the delivery of food and essential supplies at the Rafah Crossing.
Much-needed aid has trickled across the border into Gaza to help those desperately in need of clean water, basic food items and medical supplies.
His Excellency, Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Supervisor General of KSrelief, said, "The complexity of delivering aid to Gaza is significant, but not impossible.

From Riyadh to Rafah: KSrelief Brings Hope to Gaza

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Monday, February 5, 2024

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amidst huge logistical challenges, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) continues its mission to deliver humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amidst huge logistical challenges, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) continues its mission to deliver humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.
Since the beginning of hostilities, KSrelief's operations in Gaza have included the delivery of food and essential supplies at the Rafah Crossing.
Much-needed aid has trickled across the border into Gaza to help those desperately in need of clean water, basic food items and medical supplies.
His Excellency, Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Supervisor General of KSrelief, said, "The complexity of delivering aid to Gaza is significant, but not impossible.

Google.org grants $2.8 million to World Food Program USA in support of joint accelerator with United Nations World Food Programme's Innovation Accelerator

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- World Food Program USA has received a $2.8 million grant from Google.org, marking a significant milestone in the fight against global hunger.

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- World Food Program USA has received a $2.8 million grant from Google.org, marking a significant milestone in the fight against global hunger.
This grant supports the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Accelerator, a cutting-edge initiative aimed at leveraging innovation and technology to tackle food insecurity worldwide.
We are very appreciative of Google.org's support," said Barron Segar, World Food Program USA President and CEO.
"By harnessing the power of innovation and technology, together, we aspire to drive meaningful change and address global food insecurity.

Validation Institute Announces First Group of Speakers for Food as Medicine Strategy Summit, May 29-31, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

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NEEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As part of its FoodMed Certified initiative, Validation Institute (VI) announced the first group of confirmed speakers for its inaugural Food as Medicine Strategy Summit, taking place May 29-31, at The Westin Washington, DC Downtown.

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FoodMed Certified, launched by Validation Institute earlier this year with support from Founding Members, Albertsons Companies, Avēsis, Mom's Meals®, Sifter, and Uber Health, is the first certification and validation initiative for food as medicine programs.
"FoodMed Certified's mission is to promote the use of food as medicine in the prevention and intervention of illness by validating proven solutions that enable people to better manage their health through tools and nutritious food programs.
"The speakers at the Food as Medicine Strategy Summit are highly accomplished and bring a diverse array of real-world perspectives on the practical application and integration of food in health and healthcare.
We are honored to have them on the program and look forward to making more faculty announcements in the coming weeks," Ms. Krishnarathnam continued.

TRT World Forum 2023 Takes the Pulse of World Agenda

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Friday, December 15, 2023

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231212575266/en/
President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan with children at the TRT World Forum 2023 (Photo: Business Wire)
The inaugural day featured speeches from President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun, and TRT Director General Mehmet Zahid Sobacı.
Additionally, a painting representing the '100th Year' logo was presented to President Erdoğan by TRT Director General Mehmet Zahid Sobacı.
TRT World Forum 2023 provided a platform for robust discussions, proposals for solutions and fostering an understanding of critical global challenges.
With diverse and influential participants, the forum solidified its position as a vital international gathering addressing the pulse of the world agenda.

Citi GPS Report Outlines How to Mobilize Climate and Development Finance during COP28

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

“While the mismatch challenge is at the heart of the issue, it is a relatively simple one in essence,” says Jason Channell, Head of Sustainable Finance, Citi Global Insights.

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“While the mismatch challenge is at the heart of the issue, it is a relatively simple one in essence,” says Jason Channell, Head of Sustainable Finance, Citi Global Insights.
The second report focuses on the connections between food, water and climate – known as the food, water and climate nexus.
The report analyses how climate change impacts water supplies, it can also impact global food production and hence global food security.
“Business revenues are also likely to suffer: the Citi GPS analysis estimates that over $3 trillion of public companies’ revenues are at risk,” she adds.

BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE AND ABEL TESFAYE AKA "THE WEEKND" HONOR ETHIOPIAN COFFEE EXCELLENCE WITH SAMRA ORIGINS SINGLE ORIGIN RELEASES

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Monday, December 4, 2023

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OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Bottle Coffee and Abel Tesfaye aka "The Weeknd" are celebrating Ethiopia - the birthplace of coffee - with an offering of two Ethiopian single origin coffees available today for a limited time - Samra Origins Single Origin Vol. 1 and Samra Origins Single Origin Vol. 2. Released as part of Samra Origins, a brand and product line created by Blue Bottle, Tesfaye and his XO record label to celebrate Ethiopian culture and coffee excellence. When Tesfaye and his mother delved into the creation of the Samra Origins blend, a moment of intrigue unfolded. During a cupping where multiple roast levels were tasted side by side, they were captivated by the nuanced notes of the lighter variety. Inspired, Blue Bottle deconstructed the blend, unveiling two distinct profiles: the finest Ethiopian natural and washed processed coffees.

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OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Bottle Coffee and Abel Tesfaye aka "The Weeknd" are celebrating Ethiopia - the birthplace of coffee - with an offering of two Ethiopian single origin coffees available today for a limited time - Samra Origins Single Origin Vol.
Released as part of Samra Origins, a brand and product line created by Blue Bottle, Tesfaye and his XO record label to celebrate Ethiopian culture and coffee excellence.
When Tesfaye and his mother delved into the creation of the Samra Origins blend , a moment of intrigue unfolded.
Blue Bottle sourced these two single origin coffees from family-owned Ethiopian coffee producer and long-time partner, METAD .

Algorand Foundation Announces Strategic Investment in Digital Payment Platform, HesabPay

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Friday, December 1, 2023

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NEW DELHI, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Algorand Foundation announces a strategic investment by Algorand Ventures in HesabPay on stage today at the Algorand Impact Summit in New Delhi, where business leaders, policymakers, NGOs, and developers convened to discuss how blockchain can be part of the solution to the world's most intractable challenges.

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NEW DELHI, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Algorand Foundation announces a strategic investment by Algorand Ventures in HesabPay on stage today at the Algorand Impact Summit in New Delhi, where business leaders, policymakers, NGOs, and developers convened to discuss how blockchain can be part of the solution to the world's most intractable challenges.
HesabPay is the first and only interoperable digital payments platform in Afghanistan, utilizing the speed and reliability of the Algorand blockchain.
HesabPay has since expanded its use cases and now allows users to buy airtime, pay electric bills, and send digital funds to other users.
Also at the Impact Summit, Algorand announced partnerships with Mann Deshi, Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).