Category: Ethical News (non Marketing)

Launch of new domestic abuse photo project, one thousand words

Stuart Mitchell

Scottish Women’s Aid and Zero Tolerance have today launched a new creative project in collaboration with survivors to show the reality of domestic abuse. One thousand words is a collection of 15 powerful photos taken by acclaimed photographer and storyteller Laura Dodsworth based on the words and experiences of women who have lived through domestic abuse. The images created are unique; contrary to most depictions of domestic abuse they do not show bruises, or physical violence. Inspired by Scotland’s new Domestic Abuse Bill, the charities say that this is a…

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Fredericks Foundation Launches £2 Million Fund for Women Entrepreneurs

Stuart Mitchell

Fredericks Foundation has launched Women’s Loan Fund – a £2 million fund available to disadvantaged women with a viable business plan who want to launch a new business or need support to develop an existing one. Fredericks Foundation is a U.K. charity and Responsible Finance Provider that provides microloans and ongoing business support to people who are seeking to start or grow their own business but cannot obtain mainstream finance. Through the Women’s Loan Fund, the charity will provide loans of up to £10,000 for start-ups and follow-on loans of…

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Pennsylvania College Of Health Sciences To Host Faces Of Breast Cancer In Pennsylvania Exhibit

Stuart Mitchell

The PA Breast Cancer Coalition (PBCC) is proud to partner with the Pennsylvania Department of Health to bring its photo exhibit, 67 Women, 67 Counties: Facing Breast Cancer in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences. A free reception will be held Thursday, October 12 at 6:00 p.m. This one-of-a-kind exhibit features women from each of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties, along with photos and quotes about how their lives have been impacted by breast cancer. These survivors share their messages and show how breast cancer has not only affected them, but…

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Source4Teachers, Kidsbridge Team up to Recognize New Jersey Educators

Stuart Mitchell

ESS|Source4Teachers is partnering with Kidsbridge in sponsorship of the third annual Character Education Leadership Awards—2017, to recognize New Jersey educators who promote character education and bullying prevention. ESS|Source4Teachers, a leading national substitute teacher and paraprofessional staffing firm in K-12 education, has partnerships with 104 New Jersey school districts. “Because we have over twelve thousand substitute teachers and support personnel who work in New Jersey schools, we wanted to recognize the work they and others do that goes above and beyond day-to-day classroom work,” said ESS|Source4Teachers CEO Buddy Helton. “There are…

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Paddington™ to Become a Champion for Children in Support of UNICEF

Stuart Mitchell

Vivendi, the global content, media and communications group, owner of the Paddington brand, has announced a long-term partnership with UNICEF, the world’s largest children’s organisation. The partnership will see Paddington, the beloved children’s character becoming a champion for children, and furthering UNICEF’s goal to promote the rights of children all around the world, and to keep them happy, healthy and safe. The partnership was borne out of recognition by both organisations, that the values exemplified by Paddington, of kindness, tolerance, and perseverance in the face of adversity, or marmalade-related mishaps,…

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