Member Press Releases
May 10, 2012
May 08, 2012
Holt International Children’s Services, the oldest and leading intercountry adoption and child welfare agency in the U.S., announced today that Phillip Littleton has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Apr 26, 2012
To commemorate World Malaria Day (April 25), this month’s web features celebrate the work of Episcopal Relief & Development’s NetsforLife® program partnership in Africa, and the efforts of the organization’s friends in the US to raise awareness and support for the fight against malaria.
Apr 18, 2012
This press release announces the 2011 annual results of the NetsforLife® program partnership. With support from corporations, foundations and faith-based organizations such as Episcopal Relief & Development, NetsforLife®’s implementing partners in 17 countries have distributed 8.5 million nets, trained nearly 74,000 Malaria Control Agents, and saved the lives of over 100,000 children under five since the program’s inception in 2006.
Apr 11, 2012
After two earthquakes – measuring magnitude 8.6 and 8.2 respectively – sparked fears of a tsunami in Indonesia and across the Indian Ocean, Concern Worldwide calls for the international community and first responders to remain vigilant in monitoring for aftershocks and preparing to respond if needed.
Apr 06, 2012
Freedom from Hunger, a U.S.-based non-profit organization, and Oikocredit, one of the largest social investors in microfinance, are partnering with six microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Ecuador and Peru, to replicate Freedom from Hunger’s integrated approach to microfinance and health protection for poor families in the Andes.