Category Archives: Non Profit

Non Profit Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

IPTO Joins ENCS to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Greece’s Power Grid

(IN BRIEF) The Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO) of Greece has joined the European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS) as a full member. This partnership will allow IPTO to contribute to ENCS’s cybersecurity strategies and benefit from its expertise in … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Launches Digital Tool to Preserve Traditional Earth-Building Crafts in Morocco

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Liverpool’s School of Architecture have developed Heres, a digital, open-access manual documenting traditional earth-building techniques in Southern Morocco’s M’Hamid Oasis. Created in collaboration with local artisans, the manual includes videos, cultural insights, and … Read the full press release

Alder Hey Secures £1.1M NIHR Funding to Boost Pediatric Health Research in Partnership with University of Liverpool

(IN BRIEF) Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has secured £1.1 million from the NIHR to upgrade its advanced 3T research MRI scanner, strengthening its partnership with the University of Liverpool in pediatric health research. Matched funding for ophthalmology equipment … Read the full press release

Warwick Volunteers Receives Prestigious King’s Award for Outstanding Community Impact

(IN BRIEF) Warwick Volunteers, a student organization at the University of Warwick, has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the UK’s top honor for volunteer groups. With 926 students dedicating over 13,200 hours to projects in areas such … Read the full press release

Telefónica Pledges €3M and Volunteer Support for Swift Recovery in DANA Flood-Affected Areas

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica has committed €3 million through its Foundation to support those impacted by the recent DANA-related floods in Spain. In collaboration with local authorities and NGOs like the Red Cross, Telefónica mobilized teams to assist in relief and … Read the full press release

University of Groningen Secures €6.75 Million Grant for Global Biodiversity Restoration Initiative Led by Professor Han Olff

(IN BRIEF) The University of Groningen’s Professor Han Olff leads CurveBend, a €6.75 million project funded by the NWO to develop strategies for biodiversity restoration in livestock-dominated regions. This transdisciplinary consortium will collaborate with local stakeholders in the Netherlands, Argentina, … Read the full press release

Vodafone Foundation Deploys Emergency Networks in Flood-Stricken Valencia to Restore Vital Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) In response to severe flooding in Valencia, Vodafone Foundation, alongside Vodafone Spain and the Red Cross, deployed six Instant Networks to restore connectivity in hard-hit areas. A team of volunteers from Vodafone’s Instant Network Emergency Response programme quickly … Read the full press release

Telefónica Launches Relief Campaign and Provides Free Services for Flood-Affected Communities

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica and its Foundation have launched an emergency relief effort for flood victims across affected regions, deploying technical teams to restore communications and providing free data and national calls through Movistar. In partnership with the Red Cross, Fundación … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and WWF Partner to Drive Nature-Based Climate Resilience Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and WWF have forged a four-year partnership to promote Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in Europe, aiming to enhance climate resilience and biodiversity restoration. Formalized at COP16 in Colombia, this collaboration will focus on ecosystem … Read the full press release

Sainsbury’s and Comic Relief Team Up to Provide Over 5 Million Meals to Families in Need This Winter

(IN BRIEF) Sainsbury’s has partnered with Comic Relief to provide over five million meals to families facing food poverty this winter. Throughout December, proceeds from the sale of Sainsbury’s and Free From mince pies will be donated to Comic Relief, … Read the full press release

EIA and NGOs Urge EU to Reject Deforestation Law Delay, Citing Global Climate and Forest Risks

(IN BRIEF) More than 225 civil society organizations, including the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), are urging the European Parliament and EU governments to reject the European Commission’s proposal to delay the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by 12 … Read the full press release

GRAHAM Facilities Management and Civil Engineering Celebrate Success at WaterAid In Golf Day 2024

(IN BRIEF) GRAHAM Facilities Management and Civil Engineering sponsored the 2024 Charity Golf Day at Rockmount Golf Club, organized in collaboration with the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) to support WaterAid. The event successfully raised approximately £15,000, … Read the full press release

Loughborough University and Charnwood Forest Geopark Forge New Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has established a partnership with the Charnwood Forest Geopark organization to support its bid for UNESCO Global Geopark status. The collaboration will involve research, education, and community outreach initiatives aimed at promoting the rich geological and … Read the full press release

La Banque Agricole et la BEI, avec l’UE, Investissent 30 M€ pour Révolutionner l’Agriculture Durable au Sénégal

(IN BRIEF) Le 6 septembre 2024, la Banque Agricole (LBA) du Sénégal et la Banque européenne d’investissement (BEI), soutenues par l’Union européenne (UE), ont signé un accord pour un prêt de 30 millions d’euros. Ce financement vise à renforcer le … Read the full press release

Logicor Supports Blood Cancer Fight with Charity Run and €5,655 Donation in Düsseldorf

(IN BRIEF) Logicor’s German team participated in the B2Run charity event in Düsseldorf to support DKMS, a nonprofit fighting blood cancer. Thirteen team members ran a 5.8 km race, and the company donated €75 for each kilometer they completed, raising … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Commits $100 Million to U.S. Sustainable Forestry and Carbon Sequestration Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has invested $100 million in a partnership with Anew Climate and Aurora Sustainable Lands to support sustainable forestry practices across 300,000 hectares in the U.S. The initiative aims to reduce timber harvesting, enhance carbon sequestration, and improve … Read the full press release

Sainsbury’s Launches Industry-First Egg Farmer Support Group to Ensure Future Resilience and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Sainsbury’s has launched the Sainsbury’s Egg Group, an industry-first initiative designed to support over 100 UK egg farmers by ensuring financial stability, promoting sustainable practices, and improving animal welfare. The group will guarantee that farmers receive at least … Read the full press release

A New Beginning for Chocolat: Rescued Chimp Finds Sanctuary at Monkey World with DHL Express’ Help

(IN BRIEF) Chocolat, a disabled chimpanzee rescued from the illegal bushmeat trade, has been successfully relocated from Kenya to Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre in the UK, thanks to a collaboration between DHL Express and Monkey World. The chimpanzee, … Read the full press release

SGS Launches Global Training Program to Equip Auditors with Enhanced Forced Labor Detection Skills

(IN BRIEF) SGS has partnered with Stronger Together to develop a training course aimed at enhancing the skills of auditors in detecting and reporting forced labor. The “Detecting and Reporting Forced Labor: Guidance for Auditing” course, now publicly available, equips … Read the full press release

Successful voestalpine Cares Run Raises €700,000 for Charitable Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) The recent voestalpine cares run has successfully raised €700,000 for various charitable initiatives, building on last year’s inaugural event. With over 5,700 employees from more than 40 countries participating in physical activities like running and hiking, the campaign … Read the full press release