The IKEA Foundation has announced a €3 million ($3.65 million) commitment to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in support of COVID-19 relief efforts in India. MSF Switzerland general director Stephen Cornish said, "The second wave of COVID-19 in India has been devastating, with a catastrophic rise in the numbers of new infections in recent weeks. MSF has mobilized staff — including doctors, nurses, anesthesia technicians, and psychologists — and is in the process of recruiting and sending … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Relief efforts in India : IKEA Foundation helps with €3 million Financial Support
Mastercard partners with Global Citizens VAX LIVE Campaign & commits $25 Million+ for equitable Aacess to Vaccines
Mastercard will also match donations made during the 'VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World' through May 16 up to $4 million; Citi Mastercard donations made through May 16 will be double matched up to $1 million. This philanthropic commitment builds on the Mastercard’s support of the global health response to the pandemic through technology, data resources, philanthropic grants, fundraising as well as people to drive an inclusive recovery. COVID-19 has taken its toll in every region, … [Read more...] about Mastercard partners with Global Citizens VAX LIVE Campaign & commits $25 Million+ for equitable Aacess to Vaccines
Hope Foundation receives €120,000 to support Covid-ravaged India
The Hope Foundation has been awarded €120,000 Government funding to support the running costs of their hospital in Kolkata, India. In an update this week, the Hope Foundation said that when the pandemic is over there will be very few families in the city who will not have suffered a loss. They said the city is in partial-lockdown and daily labourers, migrant workers and their families are running out of food. Confirming the funding from the Irish government, Minister for Foreign Affairs, … [Read more...] about Hope Foundation receives €120,000 to support Covid-ravaged India
Google raised Rs 33 crores for Non-profit Organisations providing aid to India amid COVID-19
Google has raised Rs 33 crores via internal donations for non-profit organisations helping with providing aid to India in fight against COVID-19 battle through an internal donation campaign meant to raise funds for nonprofit organisations in India striving to help the needy during the second COVID-19 pandemic. The nonprofits that are part of the campaign include GiveIndia, Charities Aid Foundation India, GOONJ, and United Way of Mumbai. Apart from this, the tech giant is also helping … [Read more...] about Google raised Rs 33 crores for Non-profit Organisations providing aid to India amid COVID-19
Corporations, Charities and Governments step up support for equitable COVID-19 vaccine access
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance welcomed a significant boost to its efforts to procure COVID-19 vaccines for lower-income countries, as governments, businesses and philanthropy pledged over US$ 60 million and millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses to the Gavi COVAX Advance Market Commitment (COVAX AMC) this weekend. The Gavi COVAX AMC is a part of COVAX, the global initiative working to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. These new commitments were made at Global Citizen’s Vax Live: The … [Read more...] about Corporations, Charities and Governments step up support for equitable COVID-19 vaccine access
Coca-Cola Foundation announces grants totaling $35 million for COVID-19 relief efforts
The Coca-Cola Foundation has announced grants totaling $35 million for COVID-19 relief efforts and in support of local environmental and community-based organizations. Announced in recognition of the hundred and thirty-fifth anniversary of the Coca-Cola Company, the commitments include a $20 million fund in support of nonprofits working to distribute COVID vaccines, provide personal protective equipment to frontline workers, and raise public awareness of vaccine efficacy. Coca-Cola … [Read more...] about Coca-Cola Foundation announces grants totaling $35 million for COVID-19 relief efforts
COVID-19: Finland will contribute EUR 3 million to help India, Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Niger
Finland will contribute EUR 3 million to the COVID-19 Emergency Appeal of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to help India, Afghanistan, Lebanon and Niger. Finland will help India with EUR 1 million and the other three countries with nearly EUR 500,000 each. The Finnish Red Cross will also provide material assistance. The overall funding requirement for the IFRC appeal is around EUR 2.3 billion, and it is severely underfunded. At the moment, the … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Finland will contribute EUR 3 million to help India, Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Niger
Urgent International Support needed to prevent worsening Human Catastrophe across South Asia
Urgent international support is needed to prevent a worsening human catastrophe in countries across South Asia as India’s total COVID-19 infections soar past 20 million. In Nepal, many hospitals are full and overflowing with COVID-19 patients. Southern towns near the Indian border are unable to cope with the growing number of people needing medical treatment. Nepal is recording 57 times more cases than this time last month. Nepal Red Cross Chairperson, Dr Netra Prasad Timsina said, “What is … [Read more...] about Urgent International Support needed to prevent worsening Human Catastrophe across South Asia
Canada sending Medical supplies to support COVID-19 response in India
Canada is sending up to 25,000 vials of the antiviral remdesivir (brand name Veklury) and up to 350 ventilators from its National Emergency Strategic Stockpile to help respond to the critical situation across India. This support complements Canada’s work with its international partners to respond to needs caused by this pandemic and to help save lives. The government is also providing support through UNICEF’s response to the pandemic in India with the urgent provision of 1,450 oxygen … [Read more...] about Canada sending Medical supplies to support COVID-19 response in India
USAID helps with up to $300 million funding to improve lives of Women, Children, and Communities globally
At the G7 Foreign and Development Ministers Meeting, Administrator Samantha Power announced the renewal of USAID’s long-standing and successful partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to improve the health and well-being of mothers, children, families, and communities around the world. The five-year award of up to $300 million, subject to annual appropriations, will build on lessons learned from prior programs and continue to improve lives in areas such as health; … [Read more...] about USAID helps with up to $300 million funding to improve lives of Women, Children, and Communities globally
