Category Archives: Non Profit

Non Profit Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Norstat: One out of two children have faced digital bullying among friends

Posted on 8, February 2013 by

8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Digital bullying is still a widespread problem among Norwegian youths. Half of all children and youths have experienced bullying or teasing online or on mobile phones. The 8th season of Norway’s largest campaign against digital bullying, “Use … Read the full press release →

Posted in Internet & Online, Media, Non Profit, Norway, Society, Technology, Telecom

Slashing development aid would hurt world’s poorest, MEPs warn

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cross-party MEPs have urged EU ministers to reject a President Van Rompuy proposal to slash the EU’s development and humanitarian aid, in a letter ahead of budget talks later this week. Cutting this investment would be a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Non Profit, Politics, Society

Corporate Europe Observatory: EU Ombudsman’s decision deepens ECB unaccountability

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In a decision published today, following a complaint filed by Corporate Europe Observatory (CEO), the EU Ombudsman concludes that the European Central Bank’s (ECB) President Mario Draghi’s membership of the lobby Group of Thirty does not violate the ethics rules … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Non Profit, Politics, Society

“Feeding the World” Voedselconferentie in het Hilton ‘mist de boot’

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Op 30 januari vindt de conferentie “Feeding the World” plaats in het Amsterdamse Hilton hotel. Op deze controversiële bijeenkomst van het tijdschrift The Economist, waar  de industriële landbouw als oplossing van de wereldhonger gepresenteerd wordt, staat prinses … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Food & Beverage, Media, Netherlands, Non Profit, Society

Ombudsman: Mario Draghi’s membership of Group of Thirty does not undermine ECB independence

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

P. Nikiforos Diamandouros – European Ombudsman 4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Ombudsman, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, has rejected a complaint that the independence, reputation, and integrity of the European Central Bank (ECB) are undermined by its President’s membership of the Group of Thirty. This … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Non Profit, Politics, Society

Orange, a partner of African football, supports the Orange Africa Cup of Nations, SOUTH AFRICA 2013

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

The Orange Africa Cup of Nations, SOUTH AFRICA 2013 tournament will kick-off tomorrow in Johannesburg, South Africa. Orange is once again the official partner of this major sporting event, the largest of its kind in Africa. In addition to its … Read the full press release →

Posted in France, Non Profit, Sports, Technology, Telecom

Barclays supports PACT with £5m facility to help set up new secondary school

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Barclays has provided PACT Educational Trust, the charity behind Clapham-based Oliver House Preparatory School and Oakwood School in Surrey, with a £1.6m loan to support the acquisition of a new site for its long-awaited boys’ secondary school … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Education, Financial, Non Profit, Society, United Kingdom

Business Leaders Call to Include Social Goals in Corporate Decisions

Posted on 29, January 2013 by

Businesses’ increased power means increased responsibility to solve global problems Companies that focus only on short-term profit will not survive Governments should create incentives for businesses to shift focus The theme of the 43rd World Economic Forum Annual Meeting is Resilient Dynamism. For more … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Non Profit, Politics, Society, Switzerland

LLOYDS BANKING GROUP INCREASES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SCOTTISH CHARITIES

Posted on 28, January 2013 by

28-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Lloyds Banking Group is to commit a further £1 million to the Bank of Scotland Foundation, doubling the money available to help support charities across Scotland. The charitable foundation, which was set up two years ago, already … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Financial, Non Profit, Society, United Kingdom

To Close the Gender Gap, “Dare the Difference” and Speak Out, Women Leaders Say

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

Rather than accept stereotyping and the questioning of their commitment, women should be open and honest about gender differences, especially in the workplace Better governance will lead to diversity on corporate boards; better diversity will lead to better governance Closing … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Non Profit, Society, Switzerland

Human Condition Improving Faster Than Ever Before, Says Gates

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Child mortality has halved since 1990 The strength of the Millennium Development Goals is their simplicity and accountability Climate change must be incorporated into future frameworks The theme of the 43rd World Economic Forum Annual Meeting is Resilient Dynamism. For more information, visit http://wef.ch/Davos Davos-Klosters, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Economy, Environment, Healthcare, Non Profit, Politics, Society, Switzerland

Mobilité et solidarité: la Fondation PSA Peugeot Citroën publie son premier…

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — La Fondation PSA Peugeot Citroën “Un Monde en Mouvement” publie son premier rapport d’activité. 1 an et demi après le démarrage de la Fondation, ce document présente un premier bilan de son activité. Il illustre la richesse … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, France, Non Profit, Society, Technology

LLOYDS BANKING GROUP ANNOUNCES THE LIVE WELL CAMPAIGN AS £3.7M SAVE THE CHILDREN SUCCESS DRAWS TO A CLOSE

Posted on 19, January 2013 by

19-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Lloyds Banking Group announces Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer Scotland as its Charity of the Year Partnership for 2013 and 2014. First Ever UK-Wide Dementia Carers Programme Chosen by a Group-wide colleague vote, the funds raised during the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Financial, Healthcare, Non Profit, Society, United Kingdom

Unicaja Banco renueva su apoyo a la Agrupación de Cofradías de Semana Santa de Málaga con la firma de un nuevo acuerdo de colaboración

Posted on 15, January 2013 by

15-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Unicaja Banco, entidad a través de la que Unicaja desarrolla su actividad financiera, ha renovado hoy su apoyo a la Agrupación de Cofradías de Semana Santa de Málaga mediante la firma hoy de un nuevo acuerdo de … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Non Profit, Society, Spain

Where the European Commission’s humanitarian aid will go in 2013

Posted on 10, January 2013 by

Brussels, 10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has just adopted its plan for the allocation of over €661 million in humanitarian aid funding for 2013. This so-called World-Wide Decision on Humanitarian Aid will be the financial backbone of the Commission’s humanitarian aid operational … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Financial, Government, Non Profit, Society

20 Jahre Städtepartnerschaft zwischen Lillehammer und Oberhof

Posted on 10, January 2013 by

VNG unterstützt interkulturelle Begegnungsstätte „Lillehammerhuset“ mit Spendenscheck Leipzig, 10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die von der VNG – Verbundnetz Gas Aktiengesellschaft (VNG) initiierte Städtepartnerschaft zwischen dem norwegischen Lillehammer und dem thüringischen Oberhof wird in diesem Jahr 20 Jahre alt. Dass beide Städte … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Non Profit, Society

100 Jahre Soziale Dienste bei Henkel

Posted on 4, January 2013 by

Seit 1912 bietet Henkel soziale Beratungsangebote für Mitarbeiter 4-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Sozialen Dienste bei Henkel feiern in diesem Jahr ihr 100-jähriges Jubiläum. Familienfreundliche Personalpolitik hat bei Henkel eine lange Tradition und ist fester Bestandteil der Unternehmenskultur. Bereits seit 1912 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Non Profit, Society

Banco Sabadell collaborates with UNICEF in favour of child survival

Posted on 28, December 2012 by

28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Marketing Director of Banco Sabadell, Ramon Domènech, and the President of UNICEF Cataluña, Pablo Giménez-Salinas, yesterday signed an agreement for cooperation through which Banco Sabadell joins UNICEF’s “CumpleDías” campaign in favour of child survival. “CumpleDías” is based … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Marketing, Non Profit, Society, Spain

University of Leeds former student’s $4 million gift

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A $4 million gift from a former student will fund a programme of research and study at the University of Leeds. It is one of the biggest philanthropic gifts ever given to the University. Worth around £2.5m, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Non Profit, Society, United Kingdom

BRIAN BLESSED URGES SOUTH WEST TRAINS PASSENGERS TO ‘DIG DEEP’ AND HELP SAMARITANS THIS XMAS

Posted on 18, December 2012 by

·    Boisterous British actor lends his support to Samaritans fundraising day ·    Charity day at London Waterloo on Tuesday 18 December ·    Free mince pies for passengers  18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — South West Trains passengers travelling through London Waterloo on Tuesday … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Non Profit, Society, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom