Eliud Kipchoge’s history making INEOS 1:59 Challenge leaves a lasting legacy one year on

On October 12th 2019, Eliud Kipchoge became the first person in history to break the legendary sub-two-hour marathon barrier, recording a time of 1:59:40.2. Following the history making moment at the INEOS 1:59 Challenge, the 1851 Trust, a charity committed to taking science beyond the textbook by engaging young people in the cutting-edge technology of high performance sport, launched three new, free, digital learning resources inspired by Kipchoge’s historic sporting feat. Hosted on the Trust’s digital education platform INEOS STEM Crew, the resources, which are aimed at 11-16 year olds,…

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MARCO Launches First-ever Country Brand Awards

The first-ever Country Brand Awards has been announced with a total of 40 countries making the final selection whilst the winners are set to be revealed on 18 November. A unique methodology has been developed for the awards that counts on the conclusions of an independent study executed to examine each country’s reaction to the COVID-19 crisis but also consider their success in the areas of ‘Doing Business’ and ‘Doing Tourism’. The voting process will be determined by a jury of nine industry leaders from relevant sectors, brought together by…

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Charities raised over £2 Million through Donr’s text giving platform between March and July

Donr has seen a 653% year-on-year increase since the coronavirus lockdown due to charities organising emergency appeals, virtual events and using text giving as an alternative to cash donations. The increasing popularity of text giving has led to many more charities registering with Donr, with over 3,000 charities now registered on the platform, of which 2,022 raised over £2 million via text between March and July. As Donr charges no monthly or dormancy fees, the platform is accessible to all charities, from small to large. The severe financial impacts relating…

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Truist’s First Corporate Social Responsibility Report Highlights Significant Merger, Diversity Commitments

Truist Financial Corporation has released its first Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report following the historic merger of equals between BB&T and SunTrust in December of last year. The report reveals the new company’s near and long-term approaches for its economic and environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact. “At Truist, we’re committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities through sound environmental, social and governance practices,” said Truist Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kelly S. King. “A complementary culture and common purpose united our teammates from the beginning and empowers…

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ACLU Launches TikTok with Voting Rights, Protesting, and Privacy Content Aimed at Younger Audiences

The American Civil Liberties Union launched a TikTok account aimed at educating younger audiences about their civil rights ahead of the 2020 election. As young voters make up 37 percent of the voting bloc, the ACLU’s TikTok page will provide a direct connection between these voters and our experts, who will answer frequently-asked voting questions, bust common myths, and provide a candid look at their day-to-day work. The TikTok launch is the latest of several steps the ACLU has taken not just to expand access to the ballot through 25…

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