Davos session debates role of emerging markets philanthropy in delivering Sustainable Development Goals

Philanthropic capital and how best to deploy it for maximum social impact, was the focus of one of  Davos’ 2020 high-level meeting entitled, ‘Stakeholders for a Cohesive and Sustainable World: The Role of Philanthropy in Emerging Economies’. Discussion leaders comprised Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Founder and Chairperson of Kalimat Foundation for Children’s Empowerment; H.E. Dr Thani Ahmed Alzeyoudi, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment; H.E. Dr Rania Al-Mashat, Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation; David Miliband, President & CEO, International Rescue Committee; Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red…

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Fortnite gamers are saving lives rather than taking them

Imagine if Fortnite awarded points for saving lives, rather than taking lives?  Over the past week, the International Red Cross (ICRC) has flipped the Fortnite script with the ‘Liferun’ initiative – making it possible to game for good. ‘Liferun’ is a brand-new custom creative game mode for Fortnite allowing players to act as ICRC workers and dominate the leader boards with points for good.  It was launched at PAX South 2020 (Jan 17 – 19) – one of the world’s foremost gaming congresses, where FPS streaming sensation DrLupo joined ONE_shot_GURL…

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The Access Group announces ambitious fundraising campaign for deaf children

The Access Group, a leading provider of business software to mid-sized UK organisations, has announced ambitious fundraising plans for its new charity partner, the National Deaf Children’s Society. The Access Group, which last year raised £280,000 for the medical research charity DEBRA, is creating a range of activities and challenges for its 2,000 UK staff to take part in over the next twelve months. The Access Group has also pledged to match every penny raised by staff for the charity, committing to “the incredible power companies have to transform lives…

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Scotland’s third sector welcomes new Year in with £1.9M funding

While Scottish charities are facing an increasingly challenging funding environment, 62 charities have got the New Year off to a good start thanks to a share of almost £1.9m of funding. These are the first awards from two new grant programmes launched by the independent charity, Bank of Scotland Foundation, tailored to provide stability for small and medium sized charities who are aiming to make positive and lasting change by addressing disadvantage or social exclusion. Nine of these charities share £1.2m through the Foundation’s Change programme, an annual programme designed…

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Serviceplan Group marks 50th Anniversary with Rebrand and New Logo

At the start of 2020, Serviceplan´s anniversary year, Europe’s largest independent communication agency group is unveiling a new logo: The agencies Serviceplan, Plan.Net, Mediaplus, Facit, Solutions and Consulting are grouped together under the ‘House of Communication’ umbrella, which is now also part of the official branding. The ‘House of Communication’ concept brings together creation and content, media and data as well as technology and strategy under one roof. This is also reflected in the new branding and corporate design. The agency’s official colour is now red. All pillars of the…

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