Day: 16 September 2019

The Pfizer Foundation Announces 20 Grants Focused on Strengthening Health Systems to Combat Infectious Disease

Stuart Mitchell

The Pfizer Foundation* has announced 20 grants to help non-governmental organizations (NGOs), non-profits and social enterprises address critical health challenges related to infectious diseases, including the increasing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities. Recipients of the one-year Global Health Innovation Grants (GHIG) include partners in 12 low- and middle-income countries that will each receive US $100,000, for a total investment this year of US $2 million by The Pfizer Foundation. The Pfizer Foundation’s flagship GHIG program is managed in partnership with Innovations in…

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Time for tea: Unilever publishes full global list of Tea Suppliers

Stuart Mitchell

Unilever, the world’s largest tea company, is set to bring unprecedented levels of transparency to the industry by publishing its list of tea suppliers for the first time.   Unilever buys 10% of the world’s tea supply, enough to make 272,000 cups every minute; and supports a workforce of more than 1 million people in 21 different countries (including India, Kenya, Rwanda, Japan, Argentina, Vietnam and Australia). The landmark move to increase transparency in the industry covers all black and green tea (Camellia Sinensis) sourced by Unilever. This supplies the…

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The ASA and CAP are moving

Stuart Mitchell

After nearly 15 years at their offices in Holborn, the ASA and CAP are on the move. From Monday 16 September their new home will be at Castle House, Paul Street, in Shoreditch, but don’t worry it’s only their address that’s changing. They’ll still be working hard to keep ads legal, decent, honest and truthful, as well as delivering on their commitment to have More Impact Online. Their new address will be: Castle House 37-45 Paul Street London EC2A 4LS Here’s the office on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/5mx6A9LEbo6k4qmq5 It’s within walking…

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Oxfam partners with Genevieve Gorder, Emily Robinson, Daniel Gillies, and more to host a social media takeover in support of refugees

Stuart Mitchell

Today Oxfam America launches a social media takeover designed to amplify personal stories of the world’s most vulnerable refugees with some of Hollywood’s outspoken voices. The takeover features Aamito Lagum, Arjun Gupta, Daniel Gillies, Emily Robinson, Genevieve Gorder, Harry Lennix, Sean Maguire, and Sharon Carpenter sharing real-life stories of refugees from around the world who have been forced from their homes as they flee conflict, disaster, poverty, inequality, and the effects of climate change. Reports indicate that the Trump administration is considering a shutdown of the refugee resettlement program –…

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New collaboration steps up fight against disinformation

Stuart Mitchell

A new industry collaboration to tackle dangerous misinformation was announced by the BBC and partners today. Major news and tech organisations will work together to protect their audiences and users from disinformation, particularly around moments of jeopardy, including elections. Earlier this summer the BBC convened a Trusted News Summit, bringing together senior figures from major global technology firms and publishing. Recent events such as the Indian elections have highlighted the dangers of disinformation and the risks it poses to democracy, and have underlined the importance of working together around shared…

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