Month: May 2020

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Reveals New Data on Mental Health in the Coronavirus Era

Stuart Mitchell

In recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) shared new survey findings that reveal people experience anxiety (53%) and sadness (51%) more often now than before the coronavirus pandemic. Despite physical distancing guidelines, Americans connect with friends and family at approximately the same frequency as they did before the stay-at-home orders and talk more frequently about mental health (38% compared to 28% before the pandemic) and stress and anxiety (52% compared to 35% before the pandemic). “We are amid an unprecedented public health…

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Ducks Unlimited joins forces to promote #ResponsibleRecreation

Stuart Mitchell

Ducks Unlimited (DU) has joined forces with other leading conservation organizations to spearhead #ResponsibleRecreation – a media campaign encouraging Americans to enjoy outdoor recreation while adhering to proper COVID-19 safety protocols. In addition to DU, the National Wild Turkey Federation, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, Trout Unlimited, Pheasants Forever and the Association for Fish and Wildlife Agencies are leading the effort. Whether participating in hunting, fishing, shooting sports or numerous other outdoor activities, the conservation community sees the #ResponsibleRecreation campaign as a safe and constructive way to encourage…

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Thrive launches free library of content to help in the fight against Covid-19

Stuart Mitchell

Thrive are pleased to announce the launch of their free library of life-saving content to help not-for-profit organisations stop the spread of Covid-19.   As an award-winning agency they have created the content to support non-profit organisations’ Covid-19 prevention work through behaviour change and health communications. Clean water and good hygiene are the first line of defence against Covid-19 and this message is vital to communicate in low-resource settings. The culture-specific messages encourage social distancing and promote good hygiene practices, such as handwashing with soap. The library includes text and images…

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Nominations open for Resource Alliance Global Fundraising Awards

Stuart Mitchell

With the entire world starting to work differently, responding to changing demands and a range of different challenges, people are rising up, showing courage, commitment, innovation and becoming the agents of change that the world needs. Nominations are now open for the Resource Alliance Global Fundraising Awards. This is an opportunity not only to be recognised for your dedication and passion, but also to let the world know how you use that dedication and passion to help create lasting, positive change in the world. Your success is all of our…

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APPG for Creative Diversity announces partners and issues a call for evidence for research project into ‘what works’

Stuart Mitchell

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Creative Diversity has announced its partners and issues a call for evidence for a year-long research project into ‘what works’ to boost diversity and inclusion in the creative sector.  The sector currently faces an unprecedented crisis. Supporting the creative industries in their efforts to be open and diverse will be crucial as businesses and organisations rebuild and recover. Knowing what the best strategies are – ‘what works’- is therefore more important than ever.  The APPG is working with research partners King’s College London, University…

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