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Non Profit Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

“The Scientist” – the documentary about the life and work of Raphael Mechoulam

TEL AVIV, Israel, 30-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In 1964 Professor Raphael Mechoulam was on a public bus carrying 5 kilos of premium Lebanese hashish in a plastic bag to his laboratory at the Weitzmann Institute in Rehovot. That noticeably fragrant … Read the full press release

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation: Four researchers from abroad to receive Germany’s top international research award in 2016

Four researchers ‒ three women and one man ‒ from abroad to receive Germany’s top international research award in 2016 and conduct research in Saarbrücken, Halle, Münster and Bonn in future. BONN, 2-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A Computer scientist and … Read the full press release

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation with the Charité Foundation to finance research stays at the Berlin Institute of Health

4.5 million EUR for Humboldt Research Fellowships at the Berlin Institute of Health Bonn, Germany, 9-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In future, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation will award fellowships in collaboration with the Charité Foundation to finance research stays at the Berlin … Read the full press release

Samaritans Ireland launched free to call number for people who are struggling to cope

Dublin, 26-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Samaritans Ireland has launched a new free to call number for people who are struggling to cope. The number will make it possible for people to access the service round the clock, every single day of the … Read the full press release

London: Ninety primary school children from Wandsworth attend annual science festival event organised by National Grid and educational charity City Year

Attractions include ‘whizz bang’ workshops and ‘chemistry conundrums’ Organisers hope event will inspire love of science among children and inspire the engineers of tomorrow London, UK, 18-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Youngsters got a fun taste of the appliance of science, at an … Read the full press release

Mitarbeiter-Initiative ‘Edeka Südwest hilft’ unterstützt die Aktion ‘Löwenmutter’

Gemeinsam etwas für die Gesellschaft erreichen – das ist das Ziel der Mitarbeiter-Initiative ‘Edeka Südwest hilft’. Tübingen / Offenburg, 8-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Im Rahmen dieser Initiative können Mitarbeiter den Cent-Betrag nach dem Komma ihrer monatlichen Lohnabrechnung spenden und gemeinsam über den … Read the full press release

Innovative BILLA Facebook-Spendenaktion bringt EUR 15.000,- für die Österreichische Kinder-Krebs-Hilfe

Wiener Neudorf, Österreich, 10-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Über einen Monat konnte die BILLA Facebookcommunity die virtuelle Mutperlen-Kette auffädeln. Letzte Woche übergab BILLA Vorstand Josef Siess schließlich eine Spende in Höhe von EUR 15.000. Denn für jeden Meter Länge virtuelle Mutperlen-Kette spendete BILLA EUR 50,- an … Read the full press release

National Suicide Prevention Alliance (NSPA) launched in England

Ewell, Surrey, UK, 24-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A new National Suicide Prevention Alliance (NSPA), aimed at reducing the number of suicides in England and improving support for those affected by suicide, has been launched. With members including Samaritans, Rethink Mental Illness and … Read the full press release

Cajastur ha presentado hoy su colaboración con la Asociación Down Principado de Asturias (ASDA)

Oviedo, España, 24-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Cajastur ha presentado hoy su colaboración con la Asociación Down Principado de Asturias (ASDA), asociación creada en 1985 y que se dedica a prestar apoyo a las personas con Síndrome de Down y sus familias. Al … Read the full press release

The Fundación IBERDROLA and Fundación Carolina to grant ten scholarships for Master’s degrees in energy and environment

Main lines of action include the creation and sharing of knowledge The institution is collaborating with the Fundación Carolina on its Training Programme for students from all of the countries in Ibero-America With its support, a total of ten scholarships … Read the full press release

Land Rover to continue its Global Humanitarian Partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

Land Rover makes commitment to its partnership with the Internal Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)  for a further five years Established in 1954, the relationship with the IFRC has seen Land Rover supporting the Federation’s work … Read the full press release

Vivergo Fuels team raised money for the Smile Foundation during their Christmas Activities in 2013

Hull, UK, 10-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Vivergo Fuels are extremely happy to announce that the team successfully raised over £1300 for the Smile Foundation during their Christmas Activities in 2013. We look forward to seeing where the money is spent throughout the … Read the full press release

Komerční banka’s Jistota Foundation donated to the Czech Association of Wheelchair-bound Rugby Players, ČRSV

Prague, Czech Republic, 9-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Komerční banka’s Jistota Foundation delivered CZK 175,000 to Český ragbyový svaz vozíčkářů (Czech Association of Wheelchair-bound Rugby Players, ČRSV). The funds will be used for financing and promoting the Association’s activities. David Lukeš, ČRSV … Read the full press release

Orange and Samsung campaign for children with autism to run in Orange shops across France during January 2014

Happy Faces will run from 2 to 31 January in Orange shops across France. Paris, France, 6-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Shoppers are invited to take part in the happy faces events at Orange shops throughout several European countries by taking a “selfie” … Read the full press release

Henkel / Schwarzkopf unterstützte den DKMS LIFE Charity Ladies‘ Lunch

Düsseldorf, Deutschland, 11-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Eine Charity-Veranstaltung in besonderer Atmosphäre. Bereits zum fünften Mal unterstützte Henkel / Schwarzkopf den DKMS LIFE Charity Ladies` Lunch, zu dem sich am 2. Dezember rund 90 engagierte und prominente Frauen in einer ganz besonderen … Read the full press release

Airbus’ Corporate Foundation, Philippine Airlines, Action Contre la Faim, Aviation Sans Frontières and Humedica coordinate 4th humanitarian flight for typhoon Haiyan victims

Blagnac, France, 10-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — One month after Haiyan, one of the strongest typhoons ever recorded, struck the Philippines, thousands of people are still left homeless and without food or water. Since the disaster happened in early November this year, Airbus’ … Read the full press release

Bankia contributes 800,000 euros to support the activities of Fundación Caja Rioja over the next two years

This financial contribution evidences Bankia’s continuing commitment to La Rioja The Foundation plans to reinforce its activities through its eight social and cultural centres throughout the La Rioja region Madrid, Spain, 26-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The chairman of Bankia, José Ignacio Goirigolzarri, and … Read the full press release

AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG celebrates 25 years with Rudolf Buchbinder concert

AGRANA and Theatre an der Wien are donating EUR 70,000 to „Malteser Care Ring – Kinderhilfe“ and „Hilfe im eigenen Land – Katastrophenhilfe Österreich“. Vienna, Austria, 25-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG celebrates 25 years since its foundation this year. Since its … Read the full press release

abertis foundation’s headquarters the Castellet castle to house the UNESCO centre for Mediterranean Ecosystem Biosphere Reserves

The decision on the winning candidacy has been announced today in Paris as part of the General Conference of the United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO). Castellet castle, headquarters of the abertis foundation, will house a centre for … Read the full press release

Unicaja renueva un año más su apoyo al Consorcio Universitario del Centro Asociado a la UNED “Andrés de Vandelvira” en la provincia de Jaén

Málaga, Spain, 14-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Unicaja ha renovado su colaboración con el Consorcio Universitario del Centro Asociado a la UNED “Andrés de Vandelvira” en la provincia de Jaén para colaborar en la continuidad de las actividades de este Centro en esta … Read the full press release