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Non Profit Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Henkel’s Pritt strengthens global education support with EUR 100,000 donation to UNICEF through ‘We craft for children’

(IN BRIEF) Henkel, through its adhesives brand Pritt, has donated EUR 100,000 to UNICEF as part of its ‘We craft for children’ initiative, supporting education programs in humanitarian contexts, particularly in Africa. The donation can help provide around 660 ‘School-in-a-Box’ … Read the full press release

University of Bristol student Ivan Lewis launches initiative to strengthen safety and preparedness in Bethanchowk after devastating Nepal floods

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol student Ivan Lewis has launched a resilience project in Bethanchowk, Nepal, after catastrophic floods destroyed homes, schools, and the only health clinic in the municipality in 2024. His initiative, supported by fundraising efforts and … Read the full press release

NWO launches Tulip Fund to attract world-class scientists from outside the EU and strengthen Dutch research leadership

(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has opened nominations for the Tulip Fund, a €50 million initiative aimed at attracting leading scientists from outside the EU to Dutch universities and research institutions. The fund focuses on appointing globally recognized … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool study warns global hepatitis B care models are failing patients and threaten WHO 2030 elimination goal

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool and Imperial College London, working with international partners, have published the first global systematic review of hepatitis B care, commissioned by WHO and covering over 1.7 million patients across 50 countries. The analysis found … Read the full press release

Stagecoach Teams Up with Slave‑Free Alliance to Strengthen Anti‑Slavery Safeguards Across 3,500-Strong Supply Network

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach has partnered with the Slave‑Free Alliance (SFA) to reinforce its efforts against modern slavery across a network of over 3,500 supply‑chain partners. Announced on the UN World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the collaboration supports Stagecoach’s alignment … Read the full press release

Morrisons Turns One in Four Trolleys and Fixtures Yellow to Fund Marie Curie Through “Every Pack Gives Back”

(IN BRIEF) Morrisons has dipped one in four baskets, trolleys, café chairs, and even parking spots in daffodil yellow to raise awareness that a quarter of UK patients die without adequate end‑of‑life care. The supermarket’s “Every Pack Gives Back” campaign … Read the full press release

Nucleus Strengthens Board with Appointment of Transformation and Risk Committee Chairs

(IN BRIEF) Nucleus Financial Platforms has appointed Gail Bragg as Transformation Committee Chair and Alastair Clarkson as Risk Committee Chair, filling two Non-Executive Director roles. Bragg brings deep transformation and governance expertise from leading UK financial services and public-sector boards, … Read the full press release

Lloyds Banking Group and Foundations Launch £4.2 Million Fund to Boost Financial Resilience Through UK Charities

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group and its four charitable Foundations have introduced a £4.2 million Financial Resilience fund to reinforce UK charities supporting financially vulnerable individuals. Research shows 4.3 million people turned to charities for help in the last three … Read the full press release

CVC Foundation Invests in Resurgo Trust, AllChild, and Greenhouse Sports to Empower UK Youth

(IN BRIEF) The CVC Foundation has awarded strategic grants to Resurgo Trust, AllChild, and Greenhouse Sports, reinforcing its commitment to community-led, scalable solutions in education and employability. Resurgo will grow its SPEAR programme for NEET youth, AllChild will expand its … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Leads £1.46 Million UKRI-Funded Study to Tackle Food Inequality in Social Housing

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has been awarded £1.46 million by UKRI to lead SCHOUSE, a collaboration with the University of Cambridge and local partners. The project will explore why social-housing residents in Liverpool have poorer diets—examining income, employment, … Read the full press release

Leverhulme Trust Unveils £100 Million Centenary Awards to Supercharge UK Research and Diversity

(IN BRIEF) The Leverhulme Trust is marking its 100th anniversary with the Leverhulme Centenary Awards, a £100 million boost—on top of its usual £120 million annual spend—to establish up to five interdisciplinary research centres, expand doctoral training for at least … Read the full press release

Prudential and Prudence Foundation Launch Free Mental Health Support in Malaysia and Vietnam

(IN BRIEF) Prudential plc and its Prudence Foundation have partnered with Intellect to launch Talk It Out, a free mental health programme for underserved groups in Malaysia and Vietnam. Through the Intellect app—available in six local languages—users access self-help modules, … Read the full press release

EIA Applauds Malaysia’s Ban on Non-Basel Plastic Waste Imports to End Waste Colonialism

(IN BRIEF) The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) commends Malaysia’s July 1 enforcement of stricter import rules under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) (Amendment) Order 2025, limiting plastic-waste imports to Basel Convention parties, raising contamination limits, and requiring pre-shipment inspections. The … Read the full press release

European Society of Cardiology Endorses Vaccination as Key Tool to Prevent Heart Disease

(IN BRIEF) The European Society of Cardiology’s new Clinical Consensus Statement, published on 3 June 2025 in the European Heart Journal, positions vaccination as a core component of cardiovascular prevention. It reviews evidence that infections such as influenza, pneumonia, SARS-CoV-2, … Read the full press release

IPCC and AGU Unlock Full AGU Publications Library for AR7 Authors to Bolster Global Climate Science

(IN BRIEF) The IPCC and AGU have formed a partnership granting AR7 authors complete, free access to AGU’s 24 journals, four book series, and open archive, removing subscription hurdles for researchers—particularly those in developing countries. IPCC Chair Jim Skea and … Read the full press release

Five-Year Grant Secures After-School and Holiday Care at Heriot Country Kids

(IN BRIEF) Heriot Country Kids has been awarded a five-year grant from the Carcant Wind Farm Community Fund to fund a Lead Practitioner, securing its wraparound childcare provision. The club supports 18 families monthly—benefiting around 100 individuals annually—and is celebrated … Read the full press release

Viessmann Foundation Donates €5.6 Million to DKFZ for Cancer Prevention and Pediatric Oncology Research

(IN BRIEF) The Viessmann Foundation has donated €5.6 million to the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) to advance research into cancer prevention through nutrition and the development of new treatments for pediatric oncology. This five-year funding will support vital research … Read the full press release

TUM Alumnus Emmanuel Adjei Embarks on 10,000-Kilometer Charity Ride to Promote Educational Equity in Africa

(IN BRIEF) Emmanuel Adjei, a sports scientist at TUM, embarks on a 10,000-kilometer charity ride from Munich to Accra to promote educational equity and raise funds for the NGO EduSpots. Starting on June 7, 2025, the journey will cover 15 … Read the full press release

Samaritans Ireland’s 2024 Report Reveals High Satisfaction Rates as Volunteers Respond to 470,000 Calls

(IN BRIEF) Samaritans Ireland’s 2024 Impact Report highlights the vital role the charity plays in offering emotional support, with volunteers answering 50 calls per hour on average last year. The report reveals that Samaritans is the only form of support … Read the full press release

IKEA Partners with EFI and Preferred by Nature to Innovate Climate-Smart Forest Management Practices

(IN BRIEF) IKEA, alongside the European Forest Institute and Preferred by Nature, has launched a research project to improve forest management and enhance biodiversity. Starting with IKEA’s forests in Latvia, the project will test climate-smart forestry methods and explore how … Read the full press release