Using an entrepreneurial distribution model, the Natural Light project will now donate a second instalment of 20,000 solar lamps. These will be sold by new sales agents in off-grid communities in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone and, for the first time, in Malawi.
The aim of this project, besides bringing a sustainable light source to off-grid communities, was to create a business model for local sales agents to make a living. This has been a great success. Today more than 50 sales agents in three African nations – Zimbabwe, Zambia and Sierra Leone – have their own businesses selling Natural Light solar lamps.
The Natural Light project, in collaboration with social business Little Sun, and NGO Plan International, was created to celebrate the VELUX Group’s 75th anniversary. Following an international design competition last year, which received 172 submissions from all over the world, the winning design was chosen and 14,500 units of the solar lamp were distributed in Africa – one for each employee of the VELUX Group and its sister companies.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8006751-velux-more-natural-light-shine-in-africa/
Karl Lagerfeld (famous French designer) featured in an advertising video for the yellow safety vest: “it is ugly and fits no one but it could save your life”
The young French start-up, Urban Circus, made this fashion guru’s statement false by creating a collection that has nothing left in common with the yellow safety vest but the norms it follows.
Stylish look, awesome cut, respected norms (EN1150 or ISO 20471), the yellow safety vest is no longer ugly, nor yellow, but a piece of a collection, coming straight from the street and its inspirations. Road safety becomes fun and colorful.
A style that goes along with the new means of transportation and the fabulous success of electrical, modern urban mobility. This jacket was made for this use precisely.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/7985151-yellow-safety-high-tech-vest-fashion/
Unlocking the Social Potential in Autism, by Dr. Karina Poirier, is an in-depth guide to understanding autism. It empowers parents to teach their children valuable skills essential for developing friendships and achieving academic success. www.socialcognitionpublications.com
Video production by Castelane.
The United Way of the National Capital Area works with many area charities and community partners to address the education of our region’s children. We want to ensure that during every step of a child’s development, he or she has the support they need to be a success.
But - we need your help. Take a look at the resources, listen to education advocates about the role we can play, and consider donating your time and dollars to make an impact.
For more information, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/46272-United-Way-of-the-National-Capital-Area/
The Ultimate Guide to Child Care Marketing: Tactics, tools, and strategies for success is now available. From the power behind http://www.childcare-marketing.com comes a must have book on how to do child care marketing using proven successful techniques. To learn more about The Ultimate Child Care Marketing Guide visit: http://goo.gl/bJ5ng http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL-6bDDECH4
IMI students celebrate Swiss soccer success stories from U17 Soccer National team fighting for first place in Nigeria and Swiss National team soon playing SouthAfrica WC 2010 - Chum Bring en Hai. Study where world champions live, study at IMI University Centre in Switzerland
Today, Truvia™ natural sweetener, the great–tasting, zero-calorie sweetener made with rebiana, the best-tasting part of the stevia leaf, unveiled a new multi-million dollar print, television, digital and social media advertising campaign. As the leading natural zero-calorie sweetener and the third largest brand in the U.S. sugar substitute category, Truvia™ natural sweetener introduces the new “Sweetness Stories” campaign that builds on the success of the introduction that launched Truvia™ sweetener.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/truvia/46499/
According to the Federal Statistical Office about seven million people with a disability live in Germany. At the REHACARE in Duesseldorf, the trade fair for people with a disability every year developers present new products that are aimed to make the lives of people with disabilities a little easier. Including many technical aids that allow them to do different sports. According to a recent study the interest in disabled sports is increasing constantly - not only due to the recent German success at the Paralympic Games in Vancouver. Therefore it is no surprise that at the first Mobicup - a actionday of sports for the disabled - a lot was going on.
Imagine starting a company from nothing and selling it six years later for over $100 million? Finally, here’s a book about how to prosper in business and life by someone whose only advantage from poverty to success has been to live the three simple steps he teaches. Try them yourself. Find out more here, http://bit.ly/IWxRh6 Non-Fiction
Virgin Media Business has launched a nationwide competition, with an unprecedented £1million business accelerator prize fund, to find the country’s most exciting and innovative businesses.
In an intimate three minute television message, first broadcast on Channel 4 on Tuesday evening, Sir Richard Branson cited bravery as the defining characteristic of an entrepreneur. He invited start-ups and innovators from across the UK to pitch their ideas to him in Virgin Media Business’s “#VOOM: Pitch to Rich 2015”, in association with the world’s largest professional network, LinkedIn.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7474951-virgin-media-branson-business-prize/
Tomorrow is International Youth Day. In a year when youth unemployment in the United States has hit a record high at 24%, and globally at 45%, poor youth graduating from Children International’s Youth Program state they are more educated and possess job skills needed to get a job and have a better future.
In a report released by the Kansas City-based humanitarian organization, the over 12,000 youth graduating from Children International’s Youth Program also report participation in the organization’s program is vital to their success in school, ability to remain healthy and motivation to reach their goals.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/childreninternational/46390/
As part of National Teen Driver Safety Week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Ad Council announced today their first national public service campaign designed to prevent underage drinking and driving. Following the success of iconic campaigns including “Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk” and “Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving,” the new public service ads (PSAs) were unveiled this morning by Mark Rosekind, Administrator for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), at the National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) Teen Safe Driving Summit in Washington, DC.
“One teenage death from drinking and driving is too many,” said NHTSA Administrator Mark Rosekind. “Our goal with this campaign is to raise awareness among teenagers that drinking and driving is one of the worst mistakes they can ever make, with deadly consequences that can’t be undone.”
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among teens in America, and almost half of teens killed in crashes are the drivers themselves. Despite a minimum legal drinking age of 21 in all 50 states, almost one-quarter of young drivers involved in fatal traffic crashes had alcohol in their systems according to data from NHTSA.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7662551-ad-council-ultimate-party-foul/
