Tag: The LEGO Foundation

The LEGO Foundation donates an additional US$ 13.6 million to support Ukrainian children

Stuart Mitchell

The LEGO Foundation is donating 100M DKK (approximately 13.6M USD) to support the rehabilitation and rebuilding of the education system within Ukraine and the educational needs of the children and families who have fled to neighbouring countries. Since the start of the ongoing war in Ukraine, approximately 15.7 million people are in need of help, 12.4 million* have been displaced and 3.6 million** Ukrainian children have had their education disrupted. Today’s donation aims to ensure Ukraine’s children have the chance to continue learning during their crucial developmental years while also…

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The LEGO Foundation invests USD 20million to catalyse innovation supporting neurodivergent children

Stuart Mitchell

To mark Autism Acceptance Month last month, the LEGO Foundation announces the launch of a new Accelerator grant: an equity free funding and fixed term mentorship programme for social enterprises, ventures and organisations who wish to support autistic children and children with ADHD with play-based learning. “When neurodivergent children are understood, valued, and empowered, everyone benefits from their important, and often, extraordinary contributions,” remarks Dr. Maureen Dunne, Senior Advisor and Special Educational Needs and Disability Expert for the Play for All Accelerator. “Neurodivergent inventors, scientists, and artists have reshaped entire…

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The LEGO Foundation becomes single largest private sector contributor to UNICEF’s COVID response with $70 million donation

Stuart Mitchell

UNICEF welcomes the LEGO Foundation’s announcement of a $70 million contribution to UNICEF’s work within the COVAX and ACT-A facility. This is the single largest private sector donation to UNICEF’s COVID-19 response. It is part of the LEGO Foundation’s $150 million pledge to support children and families affected by the pandemic across the world. The donation will help accelerate in-country vaccination to protect health and social care, including educators and primary caregivers, to minimalize further disruption in children’s lives. As vaccines become more available, helping countries around the world ensure…

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