Month: August 2018

Apple supports Malala Fund expansion in Latin America

Stuart Mitchell

Apple today launched a new collaboration between its 10 Apple Developer Academies in Brazil and Malala Fund to advance girls’ education opportunities. As part of its new expansion into Latin America, Malala Fund, which works to provide safe, quality secondary education and opportunities for girls, has also offered grants to local advocates in Brazil. The advocates join Malala Fund’s network of Gulmakai champions and will implement projects across the country designed to empower girls, teachers and policymakers through skills development, school enrolment efforts and education advocacy. The challenge will harness…

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Kellogg’s® Froot Loops® Partners with United Way to Join the Fight Against Bullying in Honor of National Friendship Day

Stuart Mitchell

In honor of National Friendship Day on Sunday, Aug. 5, United Way of King County and United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region are collaborating with Kellogg’s® Froot Loops® to promote anti-bullying, launching its United to Be Kind program.  Throughout the week of Aug. 6, attendees at United Way of King County’s Summer Meals program and United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region will participate in activities and conversations that embrace uniqueness, individuality and friendship. Approximately 21 percent of students ages 12-18 experience bullying, according to…

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New Ørsted survey reveals 73% of UK consumers would choose retailers that use renewable energy

Stuart Mitchell

A new survey by Ørsted has revealed that 73% of UK consumers would choose products from companies that use renewable energy over those that don’t. The consumer attitudes survey was conducted on behalf of global offshore wind leader and business energy retailer Ørsted. The survey explores attitudes towards the purchase of goods from supermarkets, as well as food and beverages, clothing, electronics and beauty products. Ørsted commissioned the survey to gain a greater understanding of the influence of renewable energy on purchasing decisions, and how it can drive the behaviour of…

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UN Women announces Marta Vieira da Silva as Goodwill Ambassador

Stuart Mitchell

UN Women have announced the appointment of world-renowned Brazilian soccer player Marta Vieira da Silva as UN Women Goodwill Ambassador for women and girls in sport. Ms. Vieira da Silva, popularly known by her fans as Marta, will dedicate her efforts to support UN Women’s work for gender equality and women’s empowerment across the world, inspiring women and girls to challenge stereotypes, overcome barriers and follow their dreams and ambitions, including in the area of sport.  An icon and role model for many, Marta is widely regarded as the best…

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DIMA Launch 2018 50 Male Advocates For Equality In Marketing & Media

Stuart Mitchell

As part of the second annual DIMA (Diversity in Marketing & Media) Summit, DIMA have released their list of 50 Male Advocates For Equality In Marketing & Media. DIMA state: “Our goal for this initiative has been to showcase and celebrate the contribution of men in media and marketing who are advocating for change, promoting equality and actively taking action for change.   We hope this inaugural list, inspires a desire for aspiring advocates to join the conversation, and more importantly rise to the challenge for active advocacy in a positive light and pave the way for…

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