October 19, 2019

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Aflatoun International Launches Aflayouth, an Empirical Curriculum Developed to Support Sustainable Livelihood, Tailored for Marginalised Youth

Published: Oct 17, 2019 – 02:05 AM EST

AMSTERDAM, Oct. 17 /CSRwire/ - Aflatoun International will launch its latest curriculum 'AflaYouth' during its biennial Global Social and Financial Skills Conference, from 30 Oct -1 Nov, 2019. The AflaYouth programme, comprising three tracks Social and Financial Education, Employability Skills and Entrepreneurship Skills,...

North Carolina Employee Ownership Center Launches

Published: Sep 11, 2019 – 08:00 AM EST

DURHAM, N.C., Sep. 11 /CSRwire/ - As an entire generation of Baby Boomer business owners look towards retirement, a group of partners has launched a valuable new resource: the North Carolina Employee Ownership Center (NCEOC). The NCEOC provides education around Employee Stock Ownership...

Trane Unveils Expanded Columbia Facility, Delivering Environmental, Workforce and Community Benefits

Published: Sep 02, 2019 – 09:00 AM EST

COLUMBIA, S.C., Sep. 02 /CSRwire/ - Trane®, a leading global provider of indoor comfort solutions and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, held a celebration marking significant expansion to its Columbia, South Carolina facility, and ongoing efforts in environmental, social and business...

Pact Provides Investment in Tala to Increase Access to Financial Services for Underserved Groups

Published: Aug 27, 2019 – 09:00 AM EST

WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 27 /CSRwire/ - Pact, an international NGO, has closed a subordinated debt investment in Tala, a global fintech. This investment will support Tala's lending efforts in Kenya, one of several countries where they provide rapid, flexible, small loans to first-time...

Kendeda Fund Announces More Than $24 Million in New Grants to Expand Democratic Employee Ownership in America

Published: Aug 26, 2019 – 08:00 AM EST

ATLANTA, Aug. 26 /CSRwire/ - The Kendeda Fund today announced it will make more than $24 million in new grants to significantly expand democratic employee ownership across the United States. The investment, which will be completed by 2023, is among the largest in...

Mohawk Cushions the Fight Against Breast Cancer and Celebrates Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walkers

Published: Aug 23, 2019 – 11:33 AM EST

CALHOUN, Ga., Aug. 23 /CSRwire/ - Mohawk expands its fight against breast cancer with its continuing support of the Susan G. Komen® 3-Day Walk. This year, Mohawk is not only donating more than 5,000 SmartCushion pads to comfort walkers and crew members, but...

Business and Inclusive Growth: Lessons From Israel

Published: Jul 18, 2019 – 08:20 AM EST

Jul. 18 /CSRwire/ - All over the world, the exclusion of large segments of society from the fruits of economic growth is driving political and social disruption. Inclusive growth - economic growth that enables all segments of society to enjoy its fruits and...

Pact-led Consortium, USAID Partner to Reach HIV/AIDS Epidemic Control in Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women, Children and Adolescents

Published: Jun 25, 2019 – 10:15 AM EST

WASHINGTON, Jun. 25 /CSRwire/ - The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded Pact and a consortium of leading global HIV/AIDS partners a five-year, $195 million grant, Adolescents and Children HIV Incidence Reduction, Empowerment and Virus Elimination (ACHIEVE). ACHIEVE will focus on...

United Nations Global Compact Launches Event Series to Accelerate Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals at the Local Level

Published: Jun 24, 2019 – 03:21 PM EST

UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., Jun. 24 /CSRwire/ - The United Nations Global Compact will next week launch a series of events to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the national level. Organized as part of the UN's Making Global Goals Local...

Inclusive Business Action Network and Business Call to Action Partner to Scale up Inclusive Business

Published: Apr 05, 2019 – 02:14 PM EST

ISTANBUL and BONN, Germany, Apr. 05 /CSRwire/ - The Inclusive Business Action Network (iBAN) and Business Call to Action (BCtA) announced a strategic knowledge partnership today to support the growth of inclusive business worldwide through capacity building and knowledge sharing. Inclusive businesses provide...

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