WESTPORT, Connecticut, July 17 -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, issued the following news release: KABUL, (July 16, 2024) - Floods from heavy rains and storms have killed about 40 people[1] in eastern Afghanistan, and about 1,500 children have lost their homes in the latest climate disaster to hit the country suffering its worst humanitarian crisis in decades, Save the Children said. Ab  more

WINDSOR, Connecticut, July 17 (TNSres) -- LIMRA issued the following news release: LIMRA and LOMA announced it has promoted Bryan Hodgens to senior vice president and head of research. In this role, he will report to Gina Birchall, chief operating officer, LIMRA and LOMA. "Bryan's industry experience and the breadth of his knowledge have already helped to enhance the strategic direction of our research program," said Birchall. "We are pleased to have him join the LIMRA and LOMA executive leade  more

WESTPORT, Connecticut, July 19 -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, issued the following news release: A drone that can deliver food, water, and medical supplies to hard-to-reach communities in Himachal Pradesh, northern India, was handed over to local government officials by Save the Children this month in a bid to respond to disasters quicker and more effectively. Many communities in Hima  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 19 -- The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven issued the following news release: * * * $3,000 grants available for residents working on community-based projects * * * Residents in New Haven, Hamden, East Haven and West Haven who are looking to make a difference in their communities are encouraged to apply to The Community Foundation's Neighborhood Leadership Program. The leadership training and grant program is holding an informational session on Thursday  more

STAMFORD, Connecticut, July 16 -- Americares, a health-focused relief and development organization, issued the following news release: Americares, the health-focused relief and development organization, is pleased to announce the election of Vladimir Makatsaria to its Board of Directors. Makatsaria, whose three-year term began July 1, brings to the board nearly 30 years of experience in the global pharmaceutical and medical device industry. "We are thrilled to welcome Vladimir to our Board of   more