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The book was just one of four major voluntary commitments which will be officially registered in the UN Voluntary Ocean Commitments Database to encourage global participation.
The UN Side Event therein also embraced the programs that are Marine Ecosystem Conservation and Blue Citizen Engagement.
Therein, Eliya Wang from Canada revealed the results of her interviews with some leading oceanologists.
Ricarda Xu from the USA shared her research among students at her school.
Julia Tapilatu from Indonesia spoke of her H200 Heirs to the Ocean initiative which is helping youth to become involved in policy making.
Selected Grant News Headlines
A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Pass-through voting seeks to give underlying investors a greater say in how shares held through pooled investment vehicles are voted.Supporters view it as a natural extension of shareholder...more
Foundation: Carnegie Corporation of New York
The Andrew Carnegie Foundation, the El-Erian Family Foundation and Coefficient Giving employ innovative financing approaches with Theirworld for children and young people.The commitments, totalling...more
Foundation: Changemakers, National 4-H Council, Share Our Strength
Be The People is a 10-year call to action that connects groups solving problems in communities across the country.More than 50 leaders from across culture, sports, business, faith, philanthropy,...more
Philanthropy, Impact, and the Legacy That Outlasts the Business.Chuck and Karen Lytle extended their influence beyond the senior living industry into philanthropy and community service.Their...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Gulf Coast Community Foundation recently ranked among the top-performing funders for community impact in an independent benchmarking survey spanning nearly 400 funders.Gulf Coast ranked in the 98th...more
Foundation: Richard King Mellon Foundation
Family caregivers spend untold unpaid hours doing the work, often managing caregiving duties on top of their jobs, families and other responsibilities.One Family Foundation convened more than 60...more
Long-term trial plots across Europe are testing how genetically mixed forests grow and adapt.New planning tools let forestry managers explore which species and genetic combinations are likely to work...more
The Penn State Master Watershed Steward Program provides extensive training in watershed management to volunteers.Volunteers educate the community about watershed stewardship based on university...more
Agarwal Family Donates $5.5 million to Sugar Land Hospital, Expanding Healthcare Access.The gift is expected to significantly enhance healthcare access for underserved residents and support the...more
Jessie Ruff was honored along with her children at the 20th annual Chancellor's Award Luncheon for Leadership in Philanthropy held by the Virginia Community College System.The luncheon brought...more
Social Entrepreneurship
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When it Comes to Social Enterprises, Failure is the Best Platform for Innovation
In the world of social enterprises, failure is a cringe-worthy moment nobody wants to talk about. But, social entrepreneurs can benefit from their failures.
