Day: 11 May 2022

A first aid course aims to teach that every life is worth saving

Stuart Mitchell

In 2022, the news cycle is a stark daily reminder that not every life is valued the same. Bank BNP Paribas, the Red Cross, and VMLY&R Poland saw a unique moment in time to inspire the world to change.  They created First Aid for Humanity, a first aid training course aiming to teach participants, and beyond, that every life is worth saving. They used dummies that look like real people who often face biases and discrimination in the Polish society: Grzegorz, a homeless man; Khedi, a Muslim refugee, and Krzysztof…

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Human Rights Campaign Foundation Launches Inaugural Report LGBTQ+ School Inclusion Efforts

Stuart Mitchell

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization has released the 2021 Annual Report from the Welcoming Schools Program. The inaugural Welcoming Schools Annual Report exhibits marked growth and expanded equitable access to virtual PreK-12 training opportunities for educators across the country and internationally. In 2021, Welcoming Schools trained over 16,000 educators in 37 states, the District of Columbia, Canada and Taiwan impacting over 3.9 million students. As educators across the country are facing unprecedented challenges…

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M&S Kidswear Becomes The First Major High Street Brand To Join The Dotte Resale Collective

Stuart Mitchell

M&S Kidswear is announcing a trial with the UK’s first fully circular kidswear peer-to-peer marketplace where parents can buy, sell, donate, and recycle outgrown kidswear – dotte. Founded in 2020 by Louise Weiss and Samantha Valentine, dotte seeks to address the challenges parents face when buying second hand, through a digital platform which curates products, offers style inspiration and incorporates brands partnerships. dotte was born out of genuine parental frustration, at the piles of kids clothes around the house, and no clear cut, easy solution to get rid of them …

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The Open University Amplifies The Power Of Distance Learning With The Return Of MTV’s Generation Change: Ones To Watch

Stuart Mitchell

Paramount-owned Velocity UK and Sky Media have announced the second series of their content partnership with The Open University and MTV UK. The four-part digital series, entitled Generation Change: Ones to Watch which launched recently, is developed with JUMP, part of Havas Entertainment and Havas Media group and produced by Gold Wala. Fronted by presenter, DJ and content creator Henrie Kwushue, the MTV Generation Change series will continue to spotlight the trailblazing efforts of alumni and current students from The Open University (OU) that are using the skills and knowledge…

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Deloitte announces $1 billion investment in global Sustainability & Climate practice

Stuart Mitchell

Deloitte has announced a significant expansion and investment in Deloitte Sustainability & Climate, a global practice serving clients as they define a path to a more sustainable future. Deloitte’s Sustainability & Climate capabilities will support clients as they redefine their strategies, embed sustainability into their operations, meet tax, disclosure, and regulatory requirements, and help them accelerate transformation of their organizations and value chains. Building upon decades of sustainability and climate client service, Deloitte is assembling one of the largest global networks of sustainability experience including an investment of US$1 billion…

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