GM Employee Foundation Korea Donates Chevrolet Trailblazers to Support Local Youth
Porsche Korea Expands Social Outreach with the 'Porsche Do Dream' Campaign to Celebrate its 10th Anniversary
Porsche Korea Opens 'Porsche Dream Playground 2023' at Two Schools
Porsche Korea Opens Two New '2023 Porsche Dream Circle' Locations at Schools
GM Employee Foundation Korea Organizes Volunteer Festival: Philanthropic Movement for the Community
Porsche Korea Exhibits the Finalists’ Art Works of ‘Porsche Dreamers. On.’ at Artium Exterior Media Wall at Seoul
Global Volunteer Day: 1.3 million DHL Group employees have engaged in the past 15 years
Embraer offers 50 technological qualification scholarships for women
Porsche Korea Expands its CSR Campaign 'Porsche Future Heritage' Supporting the Succession of Intangible Cultural Heritage
Porsche Korea Opens a Special Exhibition ‘Gifts Sent to Prince Heinrich in 1899’ at Deoksugung Palace
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Porsche Korea Presents Season 3 of ‘Porsche Do Dream Fill the Space’
Porsche Korea (CEO Holger Gerrmann) announced an open competition for the third season of 'Porsche Do Dream Fill the Space', a social contribution campaign held in cooperation with the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture (CEO Lee Chang-gi) under the Seoul Metropolitan Gov-ernment to expand opportunities for citizens to enjoy performing arts. Marking its third year and started with addressing the hardship for artists caused by the necessary social distancing rules during COVID-19, ‘Porsche Do Dream Fill the Space’ is a public-private partnership program that represents the cultural art fields. It is part of the brand’s social contribution activities designed to support performing arts organizations and artists to enable them to continue with their creative activities. Over the past two years, ‘Porsche Do Dream Fill the Space’ supported 77 performing arts organizations and 2,000 artists, revitalizing the performing arts field that had stagnated. In conjunction with the lifted social distancing regulation, Porsche Korea plans to create a sustainable culture and art support system for small to medium sized performances. The ‘Porsche Do Dream Fill the Space’ Season 3 is scheduled to carry on its continuous support to protect the variety and diversity of small to medium scale art performances and to provide the accessibility to these cultural performances that play an important part in the social fabric of the society. This year's program especially focuses on filling the polarizing gap to the bigger shows and tries to foster the creativity on a smaller local level to support the demand for art performances and the citizens’ experience in culture and arts. The public contest is scheduled to be conducted until June 9th and is opened to performances in Seoul including plays, musicals, dance performances, music performances, traditional arts performances, and multidisciplinary works scheduled to perform from August 1st to October 31st of 2023. A total of 40 works will be selected and supported with 4 million KRW, respectively, with priority given to small-and-medium sized performances with 500 seats or less. Porsche Korea CEO Holger Gerrmann stated, "‘Porsche Do Dream Fill the Space’ was initiated to help the Korean cultural arts community over the past two years and with the continuation of the program for smaller art performances that are not yet in the spotlight of big audiences we want to ensure we keep the art diversity." He also added, "We believe that this creativity we see in the art world plays an important part in developing dreams and we hope our ‘Fill the Space’ project can further contribute to people to dream." Artists who are interested in ‘Porsche Do Dream Fill the Space’ Season 3 can apply through the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture’s Seoul Cultural Arts Support System (scas.kr) and find further information on the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture website (sfac.or.kr).
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Porsche Korea Support Children's Dreams through 'Porsche Dream Up' Scholarship Ceremony
Porsche Korea (CEO Holger Gerrmann) announced on 24th that it has awarded this years ‘Porsche Dream Up’ scholarships amounting to a total of 280 million KRW to students in various fields including talents in arts and sports, children no longer subject to social care, and job seeking students with low income. At the scholarship ceremony, Porsche Korea CEO Holger Gerrmann, ChildFund Korea Vice President Sinhyuk Lim, and 'Dream Up' students were present and received their certificates to mark their journey in achieving their dreams. The ceremony also included vocal and clarinet performances by the newly nominated ‘Dream Up’ beneficiaries. ‘Porsche Dream Up’ is part of Porsche Korea's social contribution campaign ‘Porsche Do Dream’ and was established as the brand’s representative program for the future generation through supporting the dreams of talented children. Over the years, Porsche Korea has helped a total of 188 children with meaningful results. This year, marking 75 years of Porsche sports cars, Porsche Korea raised its support by 33 percent from the previous year, and further expanded the existing “Dream Up” program and the number of beneficiaries to a total of 75 students. Through this year’s expansion of the existing program, Porsche Korea will also help children from low-income families to acquire driver's licenses to support their independence and to increase their possibility for employment. In addition, continuing from last year, children who demonstrate outstanding performance will be awarded a special scholarship for them to be able to continue to pursue their dreams in their transition to adulthood. Porsche Korea CEO Holger Gerrmann stated, “People who turn dreams into reality enrich the world and make the world more colourful. That is why Porsche, celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, is committed on illustrating the stories of various dreamers." He also added, "Porsche Korea sincerely supports the dreams of our ‘Dream Up’ students and is looking forward to their stories that will unfold in the future.” Meanwhile, Porsche Korea is continuing diverse CSR programs with ChildFund Korea. In addition to 'Porsche Dream Up', Porsche Korea has built indoor gymnasiums through 'Porsche Dream Playground', installed green spaces in schools through the 'Porsche Dream Circle', and created a safe traffic environment for children through the ‘Dream Smart Eye' campaign. Porsche Korea donated a cumulative 5.88 billion KRW through the ‘Do Dream’ campaign in the past 6 years.
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PolyU and NGOs develop innovative and effective intervention services to help families cope with adversity
To help families cope with stress and adversity, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), with the support of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, has partnered with Hong Kong Children and Youth Services, Hong Kong Family Welfare Society, The Salvation Army, and Tung Wah Group of Hospitals to deliver a three–year project 'Jockey Club "Promoting Family Resilience" Project' (the Project). Since 2021, the Project has launched various programmes including an e-learning training course on family resilience and community-based family intervention services to help families respond to changes and disruptions brought about by the pandemic and adapt to the constantly changing social environment. Family resilience is the ability of a family to cope with and adapt to challenging situations and external threats; it includes family cohesion and flexibility, open family communication, and a shared sense of purpose and positive outlook. By developing family resilience, families can better navigate difficult circumstances and maintain a sense of stability, mutual support and positive communication even in the face of adversity. The e-learning training course is a 12-hour tailor-made e-learning program from which parents can learn about the concepts of family resilience, reflect on their own family situation and capacity, and apply family resilience strategies in their daily life. Eight months after the launch of the training course, there have been over 5,000 beneficiaries. Prof. Daniel SHEK, Associate Vice President (Undergraduate Programme), Chair Professor of Applied Social Sciences, and Li and Fung Professor in Service Leadership Education of PolyU, said over 97% of the participants reported that they acquired the concepts of family resilience and had a better understanding of their own family characteristics, and 95% found that they face adversity more positively and were more willing to shoulder the burdens of other family members. Moreover, those participants who had completed the 12-hour modules showed a decrease in personal stress, anxiety and depression, and an increase in family resilience including more positive family values and stronger optimistic beliefs, more cohesion and flexibility among family members, and better family communication and problem-solving capabilities. The project team also conducted a quasi-experimental study to assess the effectiveness of the training course by comparing an experimental group (i.e., those who had completed the e-learning course) and a comparison group (i.e., those who had not joined the course). The experimental group reported a decrease in anxiety and depressive symptoms, and an increase in family resilience after participating in the programmes, when compared with the comparison group. What also makes the Project unique are the community-based family intervention programmes which also aim to enhance family resilience in the community. Over the past two years, over 7,000 families have joined these programmes. Four such programmes have been developed jointly by the collaborating NGOs and PolyU, and implemented by the NGOs. They incorporate different programme designs and concepts of family resilience: 1) family adventure-based training; 2) family-based art workshops; 3) family photo albums; and 4) mindful journeys for families. The programmes comprise six-sessions and include group sessions and outdoor activities, with entire families invited to participate. Nearly 900 families have joined these programmes in the past two years. Dr Janet LEUNG, Associate Professor of Applied Social Sciences of PolyU, said programme evaluation showed that 97% of participants reported that they were more optimistic in facing adversity, communicated better and developed mutual support among their family members. Furthermore, participants showed a decrease of mental health symptoms (stress, anxiety and depression) among family members, and an increase in family resilience (positive family beliefs, family flexibility and cohesion, and family communication and collaborative problem-solving). Moreover, results of a quasi-experimental study indicated that an experimental group (i.e., those families that joined the programmes) showed a decrease in anxiety, an increase in family resilience and better marital satisfaction after participation, when compared with the comparison group (i.e., those families that did not join our programmes). Families in Hong Kong still face different challenges and difficulties during the post-pandemic stage. The prolonged pandemic has taken a significant toll on individual and family mental health. The unpredictable economic condition with high inflation has also created worries within families. Moreover, when schools resume normal, families may need to adjust to new routines again and, in managing learning loss, parents and children are anxious to catch up, which can cause significant stress. In facing the challenges ahead, it is clear that family-based programmes that effectively promote family resilience are essential. The Project will help Hong Kong families better understand and enhance their resilience. It also hopes to train professionals including social workers and psychologists to further optimise intervention services to help families cope with adversity. Jockey Club "Promoting Family Resilience" Project Website: https://family-fhss.polyu.edu.hk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JCFamilyResiliencehk/
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NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR YOUTH SAFETY CELEBRATE GLOBAL YOUTH TRAFFIC SAFETY MONTH
Today marks the 11th anniversary of Global Youth Traffic Safety Month (GYTSM), an annual campaign formed by National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) and sponsored by Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, in support of the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety. According to the World Health Organization, road traffic injuries have been a leading cause of death and disability among ages 5 to 29 for over a decade. Each day, 1,000 young people die on our world’s roads. Unfortunately, deaths and serious injuries will continue without actively engaging and working with young people to develop safe and sustainable mobility systems. The campaign unites young people, with a focus on those who are marginalized across the United States, to join a global movement as key stakeholders in reducing road traffic deaths and injuries by 50% by 2030. As part of the campaign, they will be called upon to engage with their local decision makers to advocate for a more safe and sustainable transportation system for all road users (pedestrians, transit users, cyclists, and drivers). Jacob Smith, Executive Director of NOYS, said, “Vehicle-dominated environments and lack of people-centered infrastructure have resulted in our youth suffering from multiple health crises. Global Youth Traffic Safety Month harnesses the power of young people to transform our transportation system. I know that young people are incredible living experts of our evolving transportation system.” NOYS has partnered with the campaign sponsor Bentley Systems to develop a national advocacy action guide for young people across the United States to be equipped to address mobility safety in their communities. In recognition of GYTSM Month, 10 youth leaders will be named National Mobility Safety Champions by NOYS for their outstanding contributions to advocating for safe and sustainable mobility systems. Zeljko Djuretic, head of Education with Bentley Systems, said, “We are so honored to be partnering with NOYS and supporting this campaign to raise awareness about road safety. Through our work, we know that one way to do this is through solutions that support predictive transportation technology, helping engineers design safe and sustainable mobility systems. Our young people’s voices are powerful, and it’s incredible that NOYS is empowering our youth to raise their voices and involve them in the decision-making process to address mobility safety in their communities.”
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Porsche Korea Hosts an Open Competition for the 2nd Porsche Dreamers. On. Media Art Award
Porsche Korea (CEO Holger Gerrmann) announced an open competition for the ‘2023 Porsche Dreamers. On. Media Art Project’ to discover young Korean artists and to support their work together with the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture (CEO Chang-gi Lee) under the Seoul Metropolitan Government. The ‘Porsche Dreamers. On. Media Art Project’ is a new CSR project initiated last year that connects public media art with Porsche’s global art campaign to support the dreams and talents of up-and-coming artists. This year, celebrating 75 years of Porsche sports cars, the open contest will be held under the themes of ‘Dream’ and ‘Colour’ of the city until May 22nd , 2023. Porsche Korea will contribute to discover and assist young Korean media artists giving systematic support. Media artists within three to ten years of active experience in domestic CGI (Com-puter Graphic Image) video technology can apply, of which 2 finalists - either individual or in team – will be selected. The finalists’ works will be produced as 60 seconds videos together with technical support and consulting from experts. The selected winner will be given the opportunity to have their work exhibited on Korea’s largest Artium exterior media wall located at Samseong-dong Trade Center and in addition, it will be displayed on the Digital Smart Shelters throughout Seoul for more citizens to enjoy and share the artistic inspiration. Porsche Korea CEO Holger Gerrmann stated, “It was an inspiring experience in last year to share cultural and artistic ingenuity of local artists with citizens through the media artwork that portrayed Seoul from a creative perspective.” He also emphasized, “As part of our 75-year celebration of Porsche sports cars this year I look forward to the colourful creations by young Korean artists showing the vibrant presence of the city of Seoul.” In addition to the 'Porsche Dreamers. On. Media Art Project', Porsche Korea has donated a total of 324 million KRW to the public-private partnership campaign 'Porsche Do Dream Fill the Space Season 3' to support the performing arts industry with the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture. Porsche Korea plans to continue its widespread support initiatives to create a sustainable environment for the Korean culture and art. The application can be filed through SFAC’s Seoul Culture and Arts Support System (scas.kr) and details can be found on SFAC website (sfac.or.kr).
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2023 Dreamers. On. Campaign promotes young Korean artists together with the Galleries Art Fair at ‘ZOOM-IN Empowered by Porsche’
Porsche Korea (CEO Holger Gerrmann) announced that it will present 10 artworks of the ‘Dreamers. On.’ and ‘ZOOM-IN’ special exhibition of the Galleries Art Fair to promote young artists to enter the art market at the 2023 Galleries Art Fair starting on April 12th, 2023 in Seoul. ‘Porsche Dreamers. On.’ is a global art campaign designed by Porsche, a brand inspired by the dream of Ferry Porsche to create the perfect sports car, supporting the dreams and talents of emerging artists. Through the ‘Porsche Dreamers. On.’ campaign, Porsche Korea has been actively supporting rising artists in Korea since 2021. In February, Porsche Korea signed the agreement for 'ZOOM-IN empowered by Porsche', an official partnership for special exhibition 'ZOOM-IN' at the upcoming Galleries Art Fair and recruited participants under the theme ‘DREAM IN FULL COLOR’. The Galleries Association of Korea selected 10 rising artists through an impartial evaluation. Works of the finalist artists will be displayed at the Galleries Art Fair until April 16, 2023. The exhibition consists of works of various art forms, from general paintings to installations and media works, and shows a glimpse of the different ‘dreams’ that enrich and diversify the world as well as the message on of the inspirational strengths of ‘dreams’ that Porsche wants to convey. During the exhibition, the final three artists will be selected through expert screening and on-site voting by visitors, and prizes of 3 million KRW will be awarded to the winner, and 2 million KRW and 1 million KRW respectively to the second and third place. In addition, a special ‘DREAM IN FULL COLOUR’ award, leading to brand collaboration and exhibition in Porsche Showrooms, will be presented after Porsche Korea’s screening and on/offline voting. In addition, Porsche Korea will present a special highlight booth with the theme of ‘DREAM IN FULL COLOUR’ in collaboration with installation artist Inkyo Back in celebration of ’75 years of Porsche sports cars’. At the Porsche booth that incorporates string art, the ‘Taycan Turbo S’ is expected to greet visitors as a work of art in harmony with other exhibited works. Porsche Korea CEO Holger Gerrmann stated, "It is an honour to support the vibrant Korean art scene by presenting ‘Dreamers. On.' once again at the traditional and renowned Galleries Art Fair, marking 75 Years of Porsche sports cars". He also added, “The creativity of the emerging Korean artists is inspiring, and we are glad that we can be a part of their special journey and hope to help them in realizing their dreams.” Furthermore, Porsche Korea will hold various engaging events for on-site visitors during the exhibition. Porsche Korea is giving away smartphone straps for visitors that upload a photo taken at the colour lighting photo wall on their personal Instagram with a hashtag. Visitors can also upload a photo taken at the Porsche booth on a personal Instagram and add the Porsche Korea Kakao Talk channel in exchange for a poster. The Galleries Art Fair, introduced in 1979, is an art fair with the longest tradition in Korea. More than 156 galleries will participate this year, making the fair largest-ever. The 2023 Galleries Art Fair draws attention for predicting the trend of the art market for the year and will be started with the VIP Preview on April 12th and then held from April 13th to 16th at Hall B (1st floor) and D (3rd floor) of COEX located in Samseong-dong, Seoul.
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Porsche Korea Reinforces its Commitment for a Sustainable Environment with SMO of Education and ChildFund Korea
Porsche Korea (CEO Holger Gerrmann) announced it has signed a business agreement with Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education (Education Governor Heeyeon Cho) and ChildFund Korea (Chairman Youngkey Hwang) for a school landscaping project promoting the educational aspects of the ecological transformation. Porsche Korea donated a total of 200 million KRW for the 'Porsche Dream Circle', to create a forest environment incorporating sustainability values. The ‘Porsche Dream Circle’, marking its fourth year as part of Porsche Korea's CSR campaign ‘Porsche Do Dream’, provides a playful learning space for students in a natural environment and educates the importance of carbon neutrality and the virtuous cycle of resources. Porsche Korea has opened a total of eight Porsche Dream Circle locations in schools across the country, creating green areas for nature-friendly spaces, installing solar panels, and conducting environmental education to nurture students' interest in sustainability. Particularly, more systematic support will be provided through the public-private partnership with the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education this year. Two new Dream Circle locations will be at elementary schools affiliated with the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education. On the 3rd, a business agreement ceremony held at the Office of Education was attended by Porsche Korea CEO Holger Gerrmann, Education Governor of the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Heeyeon Cho, and Chairman of the ChildFund Korea Youngkey Hwang. They agreed to cooperate to preserve and expand green areas at schools. Porsche Korea will provide financial support to pursue the ecological path within schools, creating forests to absorb carbon dioxide and reduce fine dust, and the installation of solar panels. The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education will provide administrative support necessary for the work along with consulting on educational facilities in the process of recommending schools, suggesting school landscaping construction models, and designing and constructing. ChildFund Korea will oversee the project management and execution, design, construction, and maintenance. Porsche Korea CEO Holger Gerrmann stated, "’Porsche Dream Circle’ is Porsche Korea's representative CSR program, and we are delighted to be able to create a more complete ecological environment and strengthen the educational experience through this agreement." He also added, “As a corporate citizen, Porsche Korea will fulfill its responsibility to inform more members of society about the values of the environment and sustainability.” Porsche Korea launched ‘Porsche Do Dream’ in 2017 and has been carrying out social contribution activities that reflect the values of ‘dream’ and ‘passion’ pursued by the brand. Porsche Korea donated a total of 5.88 billion KRW through the ‘Do Dream’ campaign.
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Jennifer Yu Cheng Girls Impact Foundation Partners with Industry Leaders to Offer Teen Girls Head Start on "CareerXploration"
Jobs in the digital age, and the skills and competencies required to fill them, are transforming at an unprecedented rate. Students who leave school with industry-valued experiences are more likely to pursue higher education and successfully navigate their career journeys, finds a recent study by researchers at Victoria University. JYCGIF "10,000 Girls4Girls Coding+" programme aims to empower 10,000 teen girls by 2025 by equipping them with digital skills "plus" leadership experiences, university and pre-career preparation, and networking opportunities to lead in a world of innovation. Knowing that teen girls require exposure to career possibilities early on, and to empower them to tap into their talents and pursue their unique interests, Jennifer Yu Cheng Girls Impact Foundation ("JYCGIF") recently launched the "JYCGIF CareerXplorer Programme ("JYCGIF CareerXplorer") as part of its flagship 10,000 Girls4Girls Coding+ initiative. Through projects and activities designed in collaboration with leading corporate partners in the region, including Hang Seng Bank, HKSTP, Intuitive Fosun, Smart Farming, and more, JYCGIF CareerXplorer will offer more than 500 teen girls immediate relevance to the real world – helping them map out educational and extracurricular goals leading to their future careers. The JYCGIF CareerXplorer's real world immersive work experiences, aimed at activating, engaging, and inspiring them, will offer teen girls a head start on achieving their career goals. Inspiring teen girls to map out their goals to become future ready leaders JYCGIF CareerXplorer will provide hands-on opportunities for real world learning through interactive exposure to workplaces in high tech, ESG, tourism, retail, finance, entertainment, medicine, and other industries. In its first two events, on 25 March and 1 April 2023, JYCGIF CareerXplorer invited teen girls into the world of MedTech and Smart Agriculture through workshops led by Intuitive Fosun, on the evolution of surgery, and Smart Farming, on smart technology's role in helping to solve food shortages around the world. Moving forward, we will collaborate with supporting organisations on a series of JYC CareerXplorer workshops aimed at giving students an inside track to the real world of work. "Our future world will be fueled by today's talents," said Jennifer Yu Cheng, Founder of JYCGIF. "We are working to provide the teen girls in our programmes every opportunity to discover their intrinsic talents as well as the resources they need to cultivate them and pursue them in school, university, careers, and beyond." Through JYCGIF CareerXplorer, teen girls will engage with professionals from diverse sectors and industries and try their hand at different positions. They will leave with work experience, a taste of entrepreneurship, and industry credentials – but mostly, they will feel inspired and motivated to dream BIG and pursue their greatest ambitions. JYCGIF's "10,000 Girls4Girls Coding+" programme aims to empower 10,000 teen girls by 2025 by equipping them with digital skills "plus" leadership experiences, university and pre-career preparation, and networking opportunities to lead in a world of innovation. Looking forward, JYCGIF will continue to work closely with international and local stakeholders to empower teen girls with the education access, tech skills and mindset, and inspiration and confidence to lead in a future world and workplace. Schools, youth groups, and other organizations interested in learning more about JYCGIF are invited to visit: https://www.jycgirlsimpact.org/ or follow JYCGIF IG or Facebook for more updates about events and activities. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jyc.girlsimpact/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/jyc.girlsimpact/
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WMI and the Private Banking Industry Join Forces to Strengthen Singapore’s Position as a Philanthropy Hub
The Wealth Management Institute (WMI) and the Private Banking Industry Group (PBIG) announced the launch of the Impact Philanthropy Partnership (IPP) today, which aims to bring together family principals and offices to tackle society's most pressing challenges and issues. The IPP, supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), will create a dedicated series of events and research publications to build greater awareness and momentum for philanthropy and newer models of giving such as venture philanthropy and impact investing. "The number of family offices in Singapore continues to grow, and many have a strong appetite to give back to society, both in Singapore and regionally. The IPP will convene thought leaders, changemakers and innovative philanthropists from Asia and around the world, to inspire a broader movement for more strategic and impactful giving," says Foo Mee Har, CEO of WMI. "Philanthropists and family offices can do tremendous good, especially in areas that lack market support. They can quickly deploy unrestricted funds in response to urgent problems such as natural disasters, back high-risk purposeful ventures, convene stakeholders and promote collaboration, develop and share research, and support large-scale implementation of solutions to pressing social problems. The IPP will build momentum to grow support of causes in Singapore as well as regionally," she adds. One of the key initiatives under the IPP will be a Social Impact Discovery Series, a structured programme providing learning opportunities and thought leadership covering approach-related 'how-to' topics, as well as cause-related topics focused on specific areas of need locally and regionally. Each partner will play a vital role in the partnership by leveraging their unique networks and expertise to raise awareness and convene the ecosystem, further amplifying the impact of the initiative. WMI will lead and execute the events, programmes and research. Commenting on the partnership, Arnaud Tellier, CEO BNP Paribas Wealth Management Asia and Chairman of the PBIG Philanthropy Workgroup, says, "The PBIG Philanthropy workgroup has been working in close partnership with the private, public and people sectors to deepen philanthropic capabilities in the private banking industry. We started this journey in 2021 to enhance Singapore's traditional philanthropy eco-system, through continuous development of philanthropic infrastructure, services and capabilities from Singapore and for the region. The workgroup is now looking to foster growth in other innovative models of philanthropy, such as that of blended finance and impact investing. We look forward to play a catalytic role is transforming Singapore into a philanthropy centre for Asia." Phua Wee Ling, Executive Director, Financial Centre Development Department, MAS, says, "The IPP is an important initiative in line with MAS' vision for Singapore to become Asia's centre for Philanthropy. It will facilitate collaborations between like-minded families and individuals who are keen to utilise their wealth to be a force for good to address needs ranging from climate action and poverty alleviation to inclusive education and resilient healthcare. The IPP initiative complements other efforts to build a supportive ecosystem that include deepening the talent pool for philanthropic advisory services in Singapore, developing due diligence and impact monitoring solutions and enhancing policies to encourage giving." Beyond supporting the IPP, the PBIG has recently also worked to incorporate Philanthropy Advisory as a new Technical Skill and Competency (TSC) under the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore Standards. This reflects the growing importance for wealth advisors of advising clients on philanthropy. In line with this, WMI has launched the Certificate in Philanthropy and Social Impact to support deeper learning in this critical area. The IPP is open to members of the Global-Asia Family Office Circle as well as networks from PBIG, MAS and ecosystem partners. For more information about the IPP, please contact georgewong@wmi.edu.sg
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Prince Foundation Sponsors AmCham Charity Gala to Repatriate Cambodia's National Treasures
Prince Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Prince Holding Group, is proud to be the diamond sponsor of the American Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia's Charity Gala Dinner, which raised funds for the Cambodian Treasures Foundation. The event, presided over by Lieutenant General Hun Manet, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and Commander of Royal Cambodian Army, brought together 22 corporate sponsors and 480 attendees. The purpose of the event was to raise awareness about the repatriation of Cambodia's artefacts. The event also raised fund to support the momentous return of the country's national treasures. Mr. Anthony Galliano, President of AmCham, commented, "The return of Cambodia's national treasures is an important step in preserving the country's rich cultural heritage. We are grateful for the support of the Prince Foundation and their commitment to the community." Mr. Gabriel Tan, Head of Prince Foundation, stated, "Prince Foundation is honored to sponsor this event and contribute to the protection of national identity. We believe that the preservation of culture will uphold national identity and pride. We are pleased to play our part in supporting the Royal Government of Cambodia in bringing the national treasures back to Cambodia." Prince Foundation, established by founder and Chairman Chen Zhi, is dedicated to seeking synergistic partnerships for building resilience within Cambodia. The Foundation has been actively supporting demining efforts by raising funds awareness for the cause. Additionally, the Foundation has been working with different stakeholders to promote sports development and empower athletes with disabilities. With an emphasis on sustainable and impact-driven initiatives, the Foundation will continue to foster public-private partnerships to drive a better future for Cambodia. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
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Gibson Gives Receives Donation Valued at $1 Million from Hikma In Response to the Opioid Overdose Crisis
Last year, Gibson Gives--the purpose-driven charitable arm of the iconic American instrument brand Gibson—launched TEMPO-Training and Empowering Musicians to Prevent Overdose. The TEMPO program works with non-profits to provide both life-saving training for using the drug Naloxone (Kloxxado® Narcan), which is used to prevent opioid overdoses, and offer a support network for recovery from opioid addiction. Through TEMPO, Gibson Gives is training musicians, crew members, music industry professionals, and non-profits on how to properly administer Kloxxado® giving them the ability to reverse opioid overdoses and save lives. Gibson Gives’ TEMPO program is proud to announce a generous commitment of 16,000 doses of Kloxxado® (Naloxone HCl) Nasal Spray 8 mg from Hikma. The three-year commitment titled TEMPO, Powered by Kloxxado® is valued at $1 Million, marking the largest single donation to Gibson Gives and its TEMPO program, so far. Kloxxado® by Hikma contains a higher dose of 8 mg of Naloxone per spray--double the dose per spray of Narcan® (Naloxone HCl) Nasal Spray 4 mg. With increasingly stronger amounts of illicitly manufactured fentanyl being discovered in substances including cocaine, heroin, methamphetamines, and counterfeit pills (CDC, Drug Overdose – Other Drugs), 78% of opioid overdose reversals now involve at least 2 doses of Naloxone (DEA, One Pill Can Kill). “We are beyond grateful to Hikma for their recent donation of Kloxxado® to TEMPO,” says Erica Krusen, Senior Director of Cultural Influence at Gibson Brands. “Opiate overdoses persist as a major public health problem, contributing to over 100,000 U.S. deaths just last year (CDC, Drug Overdose Deaths in the U.S. Top 100,000 annually). These deaths are preventable through the timely administration of Naloxone--a safe, effective, and easy to administer medication that reverses opioid overdoses and helps save lives.” Gibson Gives’ TEMPO program is now 12 non-profit members strong including MusiCares, The Scars Foundation, The Clinic (Roadie Advocacy Group), Sandgaard Foundation, Sims Foundation, Harbor Path, Musicians For Overdose Prevention, Life By Music, Passenger Recovery, National Harm Reduction, and Solace For Hope. The TEMPO program believes it is important not only to save a life, but also to aid in recovery from opioid addiction. Select TEMPO partners will provide counseling for those suffering from opioid addiction, and to family members who have lost a loved one to overdose. Each non-profit member of the TEMPO Network is recognized as an official TEMPO program training center. MusiCares--which provides a safety net of critical health and welfare services to the music community in Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Services, Health Services, and Human Services--will be the first TEMPO partner to launch in the artist area during this weekend’s Pilgrimage Music & Culture Festival in Franklin, TN. Pilgrimage Festival will mark TEMPO’s first distribution of and training sessions for Kloxxado® via MusiCares whose mission is to serve musicians and the music industry. Gibson Gives and TEMPO will be producing training videos and distribute Kloxxado® to University Music Departments across the United States, and produce artist-driven Public Service Announcements. The timing of this life-saving overdose reversal drug comes as musicians are touring again, and in-person concerts and festivals are at an all-time high after post-COVID shutdowns. Lethal overdoses from opioid and fentanyl are on the rise globally, and have reached an all-time high in the U.S.; with public warnings being issued regularly about fentanyl-laced products, awareness has never been more critical.
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Guitars For Peace - Global Auction with Julien’s Auctions Launching Oct. 11
Gibson, the iconic American-made instrument brand, and Gibson Gives--its philanthropic arm--are bringing the music community together to stand behind the Ukraine Relief effort, raising awareness and funds to aid the people of Ukraine. Gibson luthiers have crafted a limited edition run of four Guitars For Peace Les Paul Custom electric guitars, which proudly display the unforgettable Azure Blue and Gold colors of the Ukrainian Flag. Gibson partnered with artists to perform with the Ukraine guitars on stage on tour this summer. Autograph books traveling alongside each guitar have been autographed by Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Slash, Fher Olvera of Maná, Nile Rogers of Chic, Mark Knopfler, Lzzy Hale, Margo Price, Alex Lifeson, Blossoms, The Fratellis, Kasabian, Madness, Maisie Peters, Paloma Faith, The Charlatans, The Vaccines, Toyah, My Chemical Romance, and actor Jason Momoa, among others. Starting on October 11, bidding will open for the Gibson Guitars For Peace Ukraine guitars and their autograph books as part of Julien’s Auctions—the world record-breaking auction house to the stars—"Icons & Idols: Rock ‘N’ Roll” live auction. Bidding will conclude with the live auction on Friday, November 11, Saturday, November 12, and Sunday, November 13, online via www.JuliensLive.com and in-person at the Hard Rock New York. Registration is required to bid in this auction and can be done in person or online before the sale via the registration page to bid by phone (310) 836-1818, proxy, or in person, or online. For inquiries, please email info@juliensauctions.com or call 310-836-1818. 100% of the funds from the auction of the Gibson Guitars For Peace Ukraine Relief guitars will go to the current humanitarian need for the people of Ukraine, as well as rebuilding efforts once the conflict ends. In addition to the guitars, Gibson has launched the Guitars For Peace T-Shirt to allow everyone across the globe to show their support for Ukraine in an affordable way. 100% of funds from the sale of Gibson Ukraine guitars and the Guitars For Peace T-Shirts will be donated to immediate humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine through the Disaster Emergency Committee, a portion of the funds will also be used to re-establish music programs in Ukraine when the conflict ends. To order the Gibson Gives Guitars For Peace T-Shirt and support Ukraine relief, visit: https://www.bonfire.com/gibson-gives-guitars-for-peace/. The Gibson Gives Ukraine Relief guitars feature the colors of the Ukrainian flag, which is a worldwide symbol of international solidarity for the freedom, democracy, and independence of the Ukrainian people. The Azure Blue color on top signifies Ukraine’s great blue skies, while the Gold below denotes the massive fields of grain that cover three-quarters of the country; the flag of Ukraine represents its role as the breadbasket of Europe. A strong symbol of pride, the Ukrainian flag was created in 1848 and has flown high as the national flag of Ukraine for over 30 years since Ukraine achieved its independence. “I’m happy to auction this beautiful guitar of mine to benefit the fine people of Ukraine,” says Paul McCartney. “Hopefully it will help them through this aggressive Russian invasion.” “It is an honor to represent the brave sovereign state of Ukraine,” says SLASH. “I'm proud to support them during this conflict.” “Once again, Gibson Gives rises to the occasion!” says Alex Lifeson of RUSH. “I’m proud to count myself in as a supporter of the Guitars For Peace initiative in aid of the people of Ukraine.” “It’s been heartbreaking to watch the innocent people of Ukraine in such turmoil,” adds Lzzy Hale of Halestorm. “I’m so proud of my Gibson family for stepping up to provide a bit of hope to our fellow humans.” “For many centuries, music has always played a pivotal role in uniting communities and countries, especially during times of conflict,” says James “JC” Curleigh, President and CEO of Gibson Brands. “Despite the dark circumstances, we stand by our amazing artists with our support to launch ‘Guitars for Peace,’ and to envision a better future for Ukraine and its citizens.”
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Dimples Charms Releases Together Collection in Support of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Dimples Charms, a jewelry company, announced today the launch of Together, their new jewelry collection, in support of pediatric cancer patients. The company will donate 10 percent of sales to Tough2Gether, a pediatric cancer foundation based in Kansas, USA. Following the passing of her son Jace, who lost his battle with an aggressive form of pediatric brain cancer, Tough2Gether founder Lisa Ward was inspired to create jewelry to honor and celebrate love and that’s when she approached Dimples. “Tough2Gether had a beautifully-inspiring and emotional concept and we were extremely touched to be part of delivering Mrs. Ward’s message with our new collection, Together, representing the coming together of two hearts and souls for an eternity and in celebration of love,” said Patti Moloney Co-Founder of Dimples Charms. The Together collection focuses on the universal message of love. Designed by Dimples Charms’ Co-Founder Jeffrey Ross, the collection features two lines of necklaces – In My Heart and Sans Fin. Available in rhodium-plated, white and yellow gold, and gold-plated options, In My Heart is designed with a heart within a heart showcasing the symbolic layers of compassion, embrace, care, and love. Using French, the language of love, Sans Fin or ‘Endless’ is a luxury necklace line that showcases those words by juxtaposing a heart with the words sans fin underneath. Designed to be modular, individual elements can be combined to create a personalized necklace available in 10K, 14K, and 18K white, yellow, or rose gold, or platinum – all of which can be crafted to include diamonds and colored gemstones. “A mother always holds their child’s heart within their own and we wanted to create a collection with broad appeal that could represent just that. Donations from the sale of any piece from the Together collection will allow Tough2Gether, a fully volunteer-based organization, to support children battling cancer by funding pediatric cancer research and supporting families affected by childhood cancer,” said Lisa Ward, Founder of Tough2Gether. September marks National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and the Together collection is now available for sale at https://dimplescharms.com/together with pieces starting at $98 USD
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Porsche Korea to Newly Open ‘2022 Porsche Dream Playground’ at 3 Schools
Porsche Korea (CEO Holger Gerrmann) will open three additional ‘Porsche Dream Playgrounds‘ this year, further strengthening its commitment to sustainable education and the environment. As a key project of Porsche Korea's CSR campaign ‘Porsche Do Dream,’ ‘Porsche Dream Playground’ is celebrating its 5th anniversary. Its aim is to provide children with adequate spaces to express themselves in a playful environment. Starting with the recently completed Gyeongyeon Elementary School in Incheon, Porsche Korea plans to sequentially open the ‘Porsche Dream Playground‘ in Seoul’s Daedong Elementary School and Eunpyeong Daeyoung School by October. Students' opinions were applied to the design of the playground, with Porsche’s core value of sustainability reflected through the use of recycled materials. The ‘Porsche Dream Playground’ at Incheon Gyeongyeon Elementary School set the example, up-cycling automobile airbags into beanbags. In addition, the playground was built in the shape of a ship to reflect the regional characteristics of the port city of Incheon. The ‘Porsche Dream Playground' at Seoul Daedong Elementary School, where more than 70 percent of all students are multicultural, was remodeled into a spacious auditorium with a total floor area of ca. 190㎡. Here, children can develop their cooperative spirit through various sports activities such as baseball, soccer and basketball. The ‘Porsche Dream Playground’ at Seoul Eunpyeong Daeyoung School, a special school for children with disabilities, was designed by actively reflecting the opinions of teachers and parents. A large trampoline was installed to support physical development. The wall and floor safety mats were made from upcycled material mats. Porsche Korea CEO Holger Gerrmann stated, “As the true value of social contribution lies in its sustainability, I am very proud of the ‘Porsche Dream Playground’ project that has been continuing for the past five years. I hope that the playground will become a representative space, where students all over the nation can realize their 'dreams' through play.” Porsche Korea launched ‘Porsche Do Dream’ in 2017 and has been continuously carrying out CSR activities that reflect the values of ‘dream’ and ‘passion’ pursued by the brand. Porsche Korea has supported donations of about 4.3 billion KRW through their ‘Porsche Do Dream’ initiative.
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Porsche Korea Launches Seoul Media Art Project ‘Porsche Dreamers. On. City Hackers'
Porsche Korea (CEO Holger Gerrmann) announced that it will launch a new media art project 'Porsche Dreamers. On. ' in line with the 'Porsche Do Dream' social contribution campaign held in cooperation with the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture (CEO Chang-gi Lee) under the Seoul Metropolitan Government. 'Porsche Dreamers. On.' is a global art campaign designed to support the 'dreams' and talents of up-and-coming Korean artists by Porsche, a brand that started from the 'dream' of 'Ferry Por-sche' towards the perfect sports car. ‘Porsche Dreamers. On. ,’ which is being newly introduced in Korea this year, contains a message that stands for supporting artists who create new things by resolving phe-nomena and problems they face in the social structure in artistic language, like ‘Hackers’ who solve complex problems. This project, under the theme of 'the hidden side' of Seoul reinterpreted and created by artists, is aimed at media artists (individuals or teams) based on computer graphics (CGI) and anamorphic image technologies. The contest will run until the 4th of September. The final selection will be provided with an opportunity to be exhibited for three weeks at the Korea's largest Artium exterior wall media located at the Samsung-dong Trade Center, after un-dergoing a process of technical support and expert consultation. Through artistic reinterpreta-tion of the lives of Seoul citizens and Seoul itself, citizens can share artistic inspiration and en-gage in cultural enjoyment. Together with Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture, Porsche Korea launched ‘Porsche Do Dream Fill the Space’ and ‘Porsche Dream Art Ttareungi,’ invigorating the lives of citizens and strengthening the support for culture and arts, a core curriculum of Porsche Korea’s social con-tribution campaign. More information on the project can be found on the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture’s ‘Seoul Culture and Arts Support System’ (https://www.scas.kr/front/index).
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Koyo's Zelensky pin badge to raise funds for Ukraine's United24 charity
Games & pop culture merchandise specialist Koyo has partnered with Manchester-based artist Stanley Chow to release a collectible pin badge depicting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, marking six months to the day since Ukraine was invaded by Russia. All profits from the sale of the badges will be donated by Koyo and Chow (https://www.stanleychow.co.uk) to the United24 (www.united24.gov.ua) charity, set up by President Zelensky as the main venue for collecting charitable donations in support of Ukraine. All funds collected by United24 are transferred to the official accounts of the National Bank of Ukraine and allocated by assigned ministries to cover the country’s most pressing needs. In addition, Koyo will also be delivering Zelensky pin badges to leaders of all United Nations member countries to encourage solidarity with the people of Ukraine and its President. The Zelensky pins are launched today, Wed 24th August 2022, on pre-order for £4.99, with all profits to the United24 charity, at https://thekoyostore.com/products/zelensky-pin-badge. For high-resolution Zelensky pin badge artwork, click here: https://we.tl/t-Lvtth8lQBh. Koyo Managing Director Lee Townsend said: “Don’t let the War in Ukraine become just another news item! Our aim is to sell as many pins as possible and to donate all profits to www.united24.gov.ua, the charity of the President of Ukraine, for the people of Ukraine. We want people to wear this pin as a reminder that the leader of Ukraine, President Zelensky, is STILL leading his people in the fight against Russia.” “We encourage everyone to share this information and show solidarity with the people of Ukraine. We want this image of President Zelensky to become synonymous with strength and freedom. Please share, re-share, post, tweet, shout, talk and let’s get this simple pin to be the foundation of hope and charity for the people of Ukraine.”
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Women’s March Global and White Ribbon Alliance are coming together to further amplify women’s voices and fight for equality
This month, two world leaders in gender equality will join forces to further support women's and girls’ health and rights. Together these two organizations will form one of the largest networks for women’s empowerment in the world. Following the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the right to an abortion in the US, it is imperative strong activists and advocacy groups come together than ever before. “Women's March Global is honored to find a new home as part of the White Ribbon Alliance,” says Betsy Scolnik, former board chair of Women’s March Global. “Our organizations are deeply aligned in our beliefs and in the fight for women, girls and gender diverse people's equality.” “We are both very excited to enter this new chapter of our work,” says Kristy Kade, CEO of White Ribbon Alliance. “We look forward to the day that every woman, girl, and gender-diverse person has the respect, equality, dignity, and autonomy they deserve.” Women’s March Global began in 2017 when millions of women and allies around the world took to the streets to have their voices heard. The global movement is now a network with thousands of members around the world who continue to take action and advance women’s human rights. White Ribbon Alliance and Women’s March Global will work closely with chapters and partners in the coming months to build a stronger community. A town hall meeting will also be taking place in the near future that will further amplify the incredible work this shared community will be doing.