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Helping Food Banks Achieve Zero Hunger

Description: In 2015, numerous countries made the commitment to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030 through the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Currently, 821 million people globally suffer from hunger, and even more do not receive adequate nutrition...

Magnificent Seven Claim NatWest SE100 Social Business Awards 2019

Decent Work and Economic Growth, Good Health and Well-Being, Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, No Poverty, Partnerships for the Goals, Reduced Inequalities

Nearly 300 people gathered in central London this week to hear who had won the top spots in this year’s NatWest SE100 Awards. Seven awards were made to social enterprises...

Pakistan Unveils Plan to Make Health Care, Housing, and Food Fundamental Human Rights

Gender Equality, Good Health and Well-Being, No Poverty, Peace Justice and Strong Institutions, Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities, Zero Hunger

Why Global Citizens Should Care More than half of Pakistan’s population live in multidimensional poverty, which covers issues such as housing, education, health care, and more. The United Nations is...

US$800,000 in Grants to Tackle Global Hunger Through Food Banking

Good Health and Well-Being, Zero Hunger

Description: LONDON, March 27, 2019/3BL Media/– The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) announced today a total of US$800,000 in grants for food banking organizations across the globe through the Zero Hunger Food...

Medical Equipment Graveyards: Three Causes of the Problem – And How Blockchain Can Help

Good Health and Well-Being, Industry Innovation and Infrastructure

Medical equipment like pulse oximeters, ECG monitors, anesthesia machines and oxygen concentrators are essential for diagnosing and treating patients. Sadly, the majority of this lifesaving medical equipment sits unused in...

UN Launches $282 Million Appeal for Mozambique Cyclone Relief

Clean Water and Sanitation, Good Health and Well-Being, No Poverty, Peace Justice and Strong Institutions, Zero Hunger

Why Global Citizens Should Care Cyclone Idai has affected millions of people in Southern Africa and the relief effort will go on for months and years. The United Nations’ Global...

Novartis Foundation and Microsoft Partner to Develop AI-Enabled Digital Health Tool for Early Leprosy Detection

Good Health and Well-Being, Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, Peace Justice and Strong Institutions

The Novartis Foundation and Microsoft are partnering to develop an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled Digital Health tool and a Leprosy Intelligent Image Atlas to aid in the early detection of leprosy...

The Global SDG Awards Announces Winners of Its 2018 Sustainability Leadership Competition

Affordable and Clean Energy, Clean Water and Sanitation, Climate Action, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Good Health and Well-Being, Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, No Poverty, Partnerships for the Goals, Quality Education, Responsible Consumption and Production, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Zero Hunger

The Global SDG Awards is pleased to announce the winners of its inaugural competition. The Awards are designed to celebrate private-sector leadership in the advancement of United Nations 2030 Agenda,...

World Water Day: Companies Helping Billions Access This Basic Human Right

Clean Water and Sanitation, Good Health and Well-Being, Peace Justice and Strong Institutions

Description: Friday marked World Water Day, an annual international observance created by the UN to advocate for and grow awareness of sustainable management of freshwater resources as a worldwide issue....

Children’s Miracle Network LIVE-athon Raises Funds for Children’s Hospitals

Good Health and Well-Being

Description: CHANGE kids’ health. CHANGE the future. Stephen tWitch Boss & Allison Holker joined Aflac partner Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals for an unforgettable night of inspiring stories and performances to raise vital funds for children’s...

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