Month: August 2025

Originally published by Mastercard

The Mobilizing Access to the Digital Economy (MADE) Alliance: Africa welcomes the World Bank as third co-chair, alongside Mastercard and the African Development Bank Group. The Alliance aims to bring complementary partners and assets together to deliver critical digital services across the African continent.

PURCHASE, New York, August 5, 2025 /3BL/ – The World Bank Group has signed on as co-chair of the Mobilizing Access to the Digital Economy (MADE) Alliance: Africa, an initiative aiming to provide digital access to critical services for 100 million individuals and businesses across Africa by 2034. The World Bank Group joins current co-chairs and founding members, the African Development Bank Group and Mastercard, aligning collective efforts to deliver critical digital services across the African continent.

The MADE Alliance aligns with the World Bank Group’s efforts to accelerate digitalization by expanding access to secure, affordable, high-quality broadband and data connectivity, and ensuring different digital services work together seamlessly to benefit users. The World Bank Group will contribute to the MADE Alliance its expertise, data driven insights, and experience supporting sustainable digital transformation.

The MADE Alliance is currently targeting opportunities in the agriculture sector, where digital technologies can serve as powerful catalysts for development. World Bank-supported “Digital Agriculture Roadmaps,” which bring together stakeholders to design tailored country action plans, will enable the MADE Alliance to impact more farmers.  

“The World Bank Group is deeply committed to expanding inclusive digital access across Africa and connecting farmers to the digital tools they need to reach markets, access finance, and grow their businesses. Joining the MADE Alliance will help accelerate both of these goals, driving economic growth and improving livelihoods across the continent,” said Sangbu Kim, Vice President for Digital at the World Bank. “By bringing together our digital and agriculture expertise, global knowledge, and local experience, we can help scale lasting, transformational impact.” 

The World Bank Group joined the MADE Alliance in late April at MADE Alliance: Africa’s Steering Committee meeting held on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina co-chaired the meeting alongside Sangbu Kim, Vice President for Digital at the World Bank, and Mastercard Vice Chairman and President for Strategic Growth, Ambassador Jon Huntsman.  

“Two of the African Development Bank Group’s priority areas are to Feed Africa and Improve the Quality of Life for the People of Africa. The MADE Alliance: Africa brings us closer to achieving those goals by connecting the continent’s smallholder farmers to digital services that lead to greater food production, greater access to markets, financing and farming practices, as well as to increased incomes,” said Dr. Beth Dunford, Vice President for Agriculture, Human and Social Development at the African Development Bank, which has committed $300 million to the first five years of MADE Alliance’s programming. “The World Bank’s demonstrated expertise in the digital connectivity and agriculture sectors enables the MADE Alliance: Africa to reach more farmers eager to be part of Africa’s agricultural transformation.”

“The MADE Alliance brings complementary partners together to execute and implement programs that target the same regions and communities, allowing us to amplify our impact,” said Tara Nathan, Founder and Executive Vice President of Community Pass, Mastercard. “The World Bank brings enormous expertise in digital transformation and agriculture, and we are honored they have joined the alliance to deploy resources more efficiently and accelerate our work to help bring everyone into the digital economy.”

Since its May 2024 launch, the MADE Alliance has made significant progress. Projects underway include:

• In Tanzania, MADE Alliance is supporting the provision of payment tools to 50,000 sunflower farmers.
• In Kenya, MADE Alliance members have deployed affordable high-speed internet as well as digital skills training for 13 farmers’ cooperatives, reaching approximately 10,000 farmers and their communities.
• In Kenya, the Kenya National Farmers’ Federation is receiving funding from the African Development Bank Group to build the capacity of 250,000 farmers in Kenya to improve their bankability to financial institutions.

The United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development also joined as a member in April 2025. Other MADE Alliance members include Equity Bank Group, Microsoft, Heifer International, Sustainable Agriculture Foundation, Unconnected.org, Yara, Kenya National Farmers’ Federation, Shell Foundation, CRDB Bank and Syngenta Foundation in Kenya and Nigeria.

Media contact

Alphonso Van Marsh, Chief Digital Content and Events Officer, African Development Bank
media@afdb.org

Kelly Alderson, Senior External Affairs Officer, World Bank Group
kalderson@worldbankgroup.org

Jessica Jeng-Mitchell, Director, Global Communications, Mastercard,
Jessica.jeng-mitchell@mastercard.com

 

About the African Development Bank Group
The African Development Bank Group is Africa’s premier development finance institution. It comprises three distinct entities: the African Development Bank, the African Development Fund and the Nigeria Trust Fund. On the ground in 41 African countries with an external office in Japan, the Bank contributes to the economic development and the social progress of its 54 regional member states. For more information: www.afdb.org

About the World Bank Group
The World Bank Group works to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet through a combination of financing, knowledge, and expertise. It consists of the World Bank, including the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA); the International Finance Corporation (IFC); the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA); and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org, ida.worldbank.org/en/home, www.miga.org, www.ifc.org, and www.icsid.worldbank.org.

About Mastercard
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re building a resilient economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

www.mastercard.com

Follow along Mastercard’s journey to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere.

Originally published by Mastercard

The Mobilizing Access to the Digital Economy (MADE) Alliance: Africa welcomes the World Bank as third co-chair, alongside Mastercard and the African Development Bank Group. The Alliance aims to bring complementary partners and assets together to deliver critical digital services across the African continent.

PURCHASE, New York, August 5, 2025 /3BL/ – The World Bank Group has signed on as co-chair of the Mobilizing Access to the Digital Economy (MADE) Alliance: Africa, an initiative aiming to provide digital access to critical services for 100 million individuals and businesses across Africa by 2034. The World Bank Group joins current co-chairs and founding members, the African Development Bank Group and Mastercard, aligning collective efforts to deliver critical digital services across the African continent.

The MADE Alliance aligns with the World Bank Group’s efforts to accelerate digitalization by expanding access to secure, affordable, high-quality broadband and data connectivity, and ensuring different digital services work together seamlessly to benefit users. The World Bank Group will contribute to the MADE Alliance its expertise, data driven insights, and experience supporting sustainable digital transformation.

The MADE Alliance is currently targeting opportunities in the agriculture sector, where digital technologies can serve as powerful catalysts for development. World Bank-supported “Digital Agriculture Roadmaps,” which bring together stakeholders to design tailored country action plans, will enable the MADE Alliance to impact more farmers.  

“The World Bank Group is deeply committed to expanding inclusive digital access across Africa and connecting farmers to the digital tools they need to reach markets, access finance, and grow their businesses. Joining the MADE Alliance will help accelerate both of these goals, driving economic growth and improving livelihoods across the continent,” said Sangbu Kim, Vice President for Digital at the World Bank. “By bringing together our digital and agriculture expertise, global knowledge, and local experience, we can help scale lasting, transformational impact.” 

The World Bank Group joined the MADE Alliance in late April at MADE Alliance: Africa’s Steering Committee meeting held on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina co-chaired the meeting alongside Sangbu Kim, Vice President for Digital at the World Bank, and Mastercard Vice Chairman and President for Strategic Growth, Ambassador Jon Huntsman.  

“Two of the African Development Bank Group’s priority areas are to Feed Africa and Improve the Quality of Life for the People of Africa. The MADE Alliance: Africa brings us closer to achieving those goals by connecting the continent’s smallholder farmers to digital services that lead to greater food production, greater access to markets, financing and farming practices, as well as to increased incomes,” said Dr. Beth Dunford, Vice President for Agriculture, Human and Social Development at the African Development Bank, which has committed $300 million to the first five years of MADE Alliance’s programming. “The World Bank’s demonstrated expertise in the digital connectivity and agriculture sectors enables the MADE Alliance: Africa to reach more farmers eager to be part of Africa’s agricultural transformation.”

“The MADE Alliance brings complementary partners together to execute and implement programs that target the same regions and communities, allowing us to amplify our impact,” said Tara Nathan, Founder and Executive Vice President of Community Pass, Mastercard. “The World Bank brings enormous expertise in digital transformation and agriculture, and we are honored they have joined the alliance to deploy resources more efficiently and accelerate our work to help bring everyone into the digital economy.”

Since its May 2024 launch, the MADE Alliance has made significant progress. Projects underway include:

• In Tanzania, MADE Alliance is supporting the provision of payment tools to 50,000 sunflower farmers.
• In Kenya, MADE Alliance members have deployed affordable high-speed internet as well as digital skills training for 13 farmers’ cooperatives, reaching approximately 10,000 farmers and their communities.
• In Kenya, the Kenya National Farmers’ Federation is receiving funding from the African Development Bank Group to build the capacity of 250,000 farmers in Kenya to improve their bankability to financial institutions.

The United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development also joined as a member in April 2025. Other MADE Alliance members include Equity Bank Group, Microsoft, Heifer International, Sustainable Agriculture Foundation, Unconnected.org, Yara, Kenya National Farmers’ Federation, Shell Foundation, CRDB Bank and Syngenta Foundation in Kenya and Nigeria.

Media contact

Alphonso Van Marsh, Chief Digital Content and Events Officer, African Development Bank
media@afdb.org

Kelly Alderson, Senior External Affairs Officer, World Bank Group
kalderson@worldbankgroup.org

Jessica Jeng-Mitchell, Director, Global Communications, Mastercard,
Jessica.jeng-mitchell@mastercard.com

 

About the African Development Bank Group
The African Development Bank Group is Africa’s premier development finance institution. It comprises three distinct entities: the African Development Bank, the African Development Fund and the Nigeria Trust Fund. On the ground in 41 African countries with an external office in Japan, the Bank contributes to the economic development and the social progress of its 54 regional member states. For more information: www.afdb.org

About the World Bank Group
The World Bank Group works to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet through a combination of financing, knowledge, and expertise. It consists of the World Bank, including the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA); the International Finance Corporation (IFC); the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA); and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org, ida.worldbank.org/en/home, www.miga.org, www.ifc.org, and www.icsid.worldbank.org.

About Mastercard
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re building a resilient economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

www.mastercard.com

Follow along Mastercard’s journey to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere.

While Safety in Design is not a new concept, there is a resurgence of interest in this proactive design strategy, that helps eliminate risks at the outset of a project. In this episode, we discuss Safety in Design across the world, dicing into how it improves worker safety, construction schedules and financial outcomes.

Listen now on:

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Rethinking EHS: Global Goals. Local Delivery.

The key to a sustainable future lies in our ability to coordinate global efforts built on the foundation of local expertise. So how can those of us passionate about protecting planet and people harness this knowledge and turn it into practical solutions on a worldwide scale?

On this podcast, we’ll traverse the globe to unearth the stories of EHS and sustainability communities making an impact on the ground. We’ll share compelling stories from biodiversity and energy transition to workplace safety and more; expert insights, on topics such as PFAS and CSRD, and diverse perspectives to highlight tangible solutions and share innovative strategies to drive change.

Whether you’re an EHS practitioner, a sustainability specialist, or a leader striving to improve your organization, join us, as we explore the path forward and Rethink EHS.

Brought to you by Inogen Alliance.

While Safety in Design is not a new concept, there is a resurgence of interest in this proactive design strategy, that helps eliminate risks at the outset of a project. In this episode, we discuss Safety in Design across the world, dicing into how it improves worker safety, construction schedules and financial outcomes.

Listen now on:

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

YouTube

Rethinking EHS: Global Goals. Local Delivery.

The key to a sustainable future lies in our ability to coordinate global efforts built on the foundation of local expertise. So how can those of us passionate about protecting planet and people harness this knowledge and turn it into practical solutions on a worldwide scale?

On this podcast, we’ll traverse the globe to unearth the stories of EHS and sustainability communities making an impact on the ground. We’ll share compelling stories from biodiversity and energy transition to workplace safety and more; expert insights, on topics such as PFAS and CSRD, and diverse perspectives to highlight tangible solutions and share innovative strategies to drive change.

Whether you’re an EHS practitioner, a sustainability specialist, or a leader striving to improve your organization, join us, as we explore the path forward and Rethink EHS.

Brought to you by Inogen Alliance.

• Strategic partnerships with colleges and universities help strengthen the utility workforce pipeline
• A total of 23 organizations received grants awards designed to foster learning
• Over the past nine years, Duke Energy and its Foundation have invested nearly $5.5 million in Florida colleges and universities

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 5, 2025 /3BL/ – Duke Energy Foundation today announced $789,000 to support 23 Florida colleges, universities and education programs that are creating a pipeline of skilled workers who will help meet the energy industry’s growing workforce needs.

Why it matters: As Florida continues to deploy modern energy infrastructure and meet the needs of the growing state, Duke Energy Foundation is investing in programs that will build the next generation workforce and create access to training and job skills that fit community needs. These grants are part of Duke Energy’s ongoing commitment to workforce development.

Several of the benefiting universities and organizations include:

• University of Central Florida – $75,000 to invest in engineering and computer technology, professional event facilitation, disaster preparedness programming and early career exposure for middle and high school students.
   
• University of Florida – $75,000 to support middle and high school student utility industry exploration programs, scholarships and summer camps.
   
• University of South Florida – $75,000 to invest in high school student career exploration summer programming, a solar project and recycling program.
   
• Consortium of Florida Education Foundations – $50,000 to strengthen Florida’s local education foundations through impactful programming and professional development.

Additional grant awards support career exploration programs, technology upgrades, STEM education resources, immersive learning opportunities, mentorship and more. A complete list of organizations and grant awards is listed below.

A fast-growing industry: The demand for skilled STEM and utility workers continues to grow as Duke Energy engages in more grid and infrastructure improvement projects. The company has also successfully transitioned dozens of interns to full-time roles within the past three years alone. These individuals represent a range of engineering and technical disciplines and come from the University of Central Florida, the University of Florida, Florida State University, Florida Polytechnic University, and others.

What they’re saying

Melissa Seixas, president, Duke Energy Florida: “As the energy industry continues to grow and advance, Duke Energy Foundation actively invests in programs that help the future workforce learn and get excited about careers in STEM. Our goal is to equip this next generation with access to advanced technology and immersive learning opportunities as they prepare for their future careers.”

Mary Chance, president and CEO of the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations: “Duke Energy has been our consistent partner since the inception of our organization decades ago, believing in our mission of bringing local communities together to advance K-12 education in our state. Generations of students have had impactful education experiences and discovered career paths because of Duke Energy’s support.”

All education grants awarded

Region	University/Organization	Grant Amount
Statewide	Consortium of Florida Education Foundations, Inc.	$50,000
Central Florida	University of Central Florida Florida Polytechnic University Foundation, Inc. Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools Futures Inc. Foundation for Seminole State College of Florida, Inc. Highlands County Education Foundation, Inc. Polk Education Foundation Grants Educational Foundation of Lake County The Foundation of Osceola Education Inc. Foundation for Orange County Public Schools, Inc. Sumter Schools Enhancement Foundation, Inc.	$75,000 $50,000 $40,000 $30,000 $30,000 $10,000 $30,000 $10,000 $28,600 $71,400 $10,000
North / North Central	University of Florida Florida A&M University Foundation, Inc. Jefferson County Education Foundation, Inc. The Education Foundation of Alachua County, Inc. Southern Scholarship Foundation, Inc. City of Port St. Joe	$75,000 $25,000 $10,000 $10,000 $3,000 $5,000
St. Pete / Tampa	University of South Florida Pasco Education Foundation, Inc. Pinellas Education Foundation, Inc. Hernando County Education Foundation Citrus County Education Foundation, Inc.	$75,000 $25,000 $75,000 $11,000 $40,000

Duke Energy Florida

Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 12,500 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.  

Duke Energy Foundation

Duke Energy Foundation provides more than $30 million annually in philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The Foundation is funded by Duke Energy shareholders.

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. The company’s electric utilities serve 8.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 55,100 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky.

Contact: Laitin Sterling
Phone: 941.806.8777

View original content here.

• Strategic partnerships with colleges and universities help strengthen the utility workforce pipeline
• A total of 23 organizations received grants awards designed to foster learning
• Over the past nine years, Duke Energy and its Foundation have invested nearly $5.5 million in Florida colleges and universities

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 5, 2025 /3BL/ – Duke Energy Foundation today announced $789,000 to support 23 Florida colleges, universities and education programs that are creating a pipeline of skilled workers who will help meet the energy industry’s growing workforce needs.

Why it matters: As Florida continues to deploy modern energy infrastructure and meet the needs of the growing state, Duke Energy Foundation is investing in programs that will build the next generation workforce and create access to training and job skills that fit community needs. These grants are part of Duke Energy’s ongoing commitment to workforce development.

Several of the benefiting universities and organizations include:

• University of Central Florida – $75,000 to invest in engineering and computer technology, professional event facilitation, disaster preparedness programming and early career exposure for middle and high school students.
   
• University of Florida – $75,000 to support middle and high school student utility industry exploration programs, scholarships and summer camps.
   
• University of South Florida – $75,000 to invest in high school student career exploration summer programming, a solar project and recycling program.
   
• Consortium of Florida Education Foundations – $50,000 to strengthen Florida’s local education foundations through impactful programming and professional development.

Additional grant awards support career exploration programs, technology upgrades, STEM education resources, immersive learning opportunities, mentorship and more. A complete list of organizations and grant awards is listed below.

A fast-growing industry: The demand for skilled STEM and utility workers continues to grow as Duke Energy engages in more grid and infrastructure improvement projects. The company has also successfully transitioned dozens of interns to full-time roles within the past three years alone. These individuals represent a range of engineering and technical disciplines and come from the University of Central Florida, the University of Florida, Florida State University, Florida Polytechnic University, and others.

What they’re saying

Melissa Seixas, president, Duke Energy Florida: “As the energy industry continues to grow and advance, Duke Energy Foundation actively invests in programs that help the future workforce learn and get excited about careers in STEM. Our goal is to equip this next generation with access to advanced technology and immersive learning opportunities as they prepare for their future careers.”

Mary Chance, president and CEO of the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations: “Duke Energy has been our consistent partner since the inception of our organization decades ago, believing in our mission of bringing local communities together to advance K-12 education in our state. Generations of students have had impactful education experiences and discovered career paths because of Duke Energy’s support.”

All education grants awarded

Region	University/Organization	Grant Amount
Statewide	Consortium of Florida Education Foundations, Inc.	$50,000
Central Florida	University of Central Florida Florida Polytechnic University Foundation, Inc. Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools Futures Inc. Foundation for Seminole State College of Florida, Inc. Highlands County Education Foundation, Inc. Polk Education Foundation Grants Educational Foundation of Lake County The Foundation of Osceola Education Inc. Foundation for Orange County Public Schools, Inc. Sumter Schools Enhancement Foundation, Inc.	$75,000 $50,000 $40,000 $30,000 $30,000 $10,000 $30,000 $10,000 $28,600 $71,400 $10,000
North / North Central	University of Florida Florida A&M University Foundation, Inc. Jefferson County Education Foundation, Inc. The Education Foundation of Alachua County, Inc. Southern Scholarship Foundation, Inc. City of Port St. Joe	$75,000 $25,000 $10,000 $10,000 $3,000 $5,000
St. Pete / Tampa	University of South Florida Pasco Education Foundation, Inc. Pinellas Education Foundation, Inc. Hernando County Education Foundation Citrus County Education Foundation, Inc.	$75,000 $25,000 $75,000 $11,000 $40,000

Duke Energy Florida

Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 12,500 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.  

Duke Energy Foundation

Duke Energy Foundation provides more than $30 million annually in philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The Foundation is funded by Duke Energy shareholders.

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. The company’s electric utilities serve 8.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 55,100 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky.

Contact: Laitin Sterling
Phone: 941.806.8777

View original content here.

August 5, 2025 /3BL/ – Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and empowerment by inviting North American students aged 6-17 to contribute their ideas for advancing three UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With the goIT Monthly Challenge for August, TCS asks students to consider SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 5: Gender Equality and SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.

Participants will use design thinking to create and pitch a digital innovation concept, like a mobile app or a website, which can help advance these goals in either their local communities or across the globe. They don’t have to create a functioning innovation, just demonstrate their research, knowledge and intentions should they ever be able to move it from idea to reality.

Participants can present ideas for tech-based solutions that help ensure learning is more equitable, or which expand access to mentoring, STEM tutoring and job training. They could also solve the problems from a host of other angles. The possibilities are only limited by their imaginations.

How to enter:

1. Visit https://on.tcs.com/goIT-ENG to learn about the goIT Monthly Challenge
2. Scroll to get inspired and watch videos related to the topics of SDG 4, SDG 5 and SDG 8
   • Tip: While you’re there, download the judging rubric and presentation template for extra guidance
3. Register with a parent, teacher or guardian and start researching and inventing!

Pitches submitted by August 31, 2025, will be judged by a volunteer panel made up of TCS employees and sometimes members of their customer and partner networks. Monthly winners have an automatic head start on their entry in the annual goIT Global Innovator of the Year competition and the chance to earn mentoring and recognition that can inform their resumes and college applications.

About TCS goIT Digital Innovation and Career Readiness Program 

TCS’ Go Innovate Together program (goIT) is TCS’ flagship STEM education program. Focusing on digital innovation and career readiness, goIT engages students from diverse backgrounds with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) subjects and computer science, design thinking and digital innovation. The program offers an industry-developed, customizable curriculum that teaches students the 21^st century skills necessary for a career in technology. Lessons cover topics including design thinking, rapid prototyping, artificial intelligence, machine learning and more.

Since the launch of the goIT Monthly Challenge in 2020, thousands of students across the globe have used key principles from goIT to design tech-based solutions and submit pitch videos based on a Monthly Challenge theme. Each month, TCS co-hosts the event with a Sustainable Development Goal ambassador, globally minded nonprofit or a TCS client. The Challenge has engaged a growing number of teachers and students every month, exploring topics ranging from empowering women and girls to protecting life under water.

Visit the goIT Monthly Challenge competition website to learn how to enter — or get your students involved — with this or upcoming challenges: https://on.tcs.com/goIT-ENG. 

About Tata Consultancy Services
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) is a digital transformation and technology partner of choice for industry-leading organizations worldwide. Since its inception in 1968, TCS has upheld the highest standards of innovation, engineering excellence and customer service.

Rooted in the heritage of the Tata Group, TCS is focused on creating long term value for its clients, its investors, its employees, and the community at large. With a highly skilled workforce of over 613,069 consultants in 55 countries and 202 service delivery centers across the world, the company has been recognized as a top employer in six continents. With the ability to rapidly apply and scale new technologies, the company has built long term partnerships with its clients – helping them emerge as perpetually adaptive enterprises. Many of these relationships have endured into decades and navigated every technology cycle, from mainframes in the 1970s to Artificial Intelligence today.

TCS sponsors 14 of the world’s most prestigious marathons and endurance events, including the TCS New York City Marathon, TCS London Marathon and TCS Sydney Marathon with a focus on promoting health, sustainability, and community empowerment.

TCS generated consolidated revenues of over US $30 billion in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.  For more information, visit www.tcs.com.

Follow TCS on LinkedIn| Instagram | YouTube| X

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August 5, 2025 /3BL/ – Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and empowerment by inviting North American students aged 6-17 to contribute their ideas for advancing three UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With the goIT Monthly Challenge for August, TCS asks students to consider SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 5: Gender Equality and SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.

Participants will use design thinking to create and pitch a digital innovation concept, like a mobile app or a website, which can help advance these goals in either their local communities or across the globe. They don’t have to create a functioning innovation, just demonstrate their research, knowledge and intentions should they ever be able to move it from idea to reality.

Participants can present ideas for tech-based solutions that help ensure learning is more equitable, or which expand access to mentoring, STEM tutoring and job training. They could also solve the problems from a host of other angles. The possibilities are only limited by their imaginations.

How to enter:

1. Visit https://on.tcs.com/goIT-ENG to learn about the goIT Monthly Challenge
2. Scroll to get inspired and watch videos related to the topics of SDG 4, SDG 5 and SDG 8
   • Tip: While you’re there, download the judging rubric and presentation template for extra guidance
3. Register with a parent, teacher or guardian and start researching and inventing!

Pitches submitted by August 31, 2025, will be judged by a volunteer panel made up of TCS employees and sometimes members of their customer and partner networks. Monthly winners have an automatic head start on their entry in the annual goIT Global Innovator of the Year competition and the chance to earn mentoring and recognition that can inform their resumes and college applications.

About TCS goIT Digital Innovation and Career Readiness Program 

TCS’ Go Innovate Together program (goIT) is TCS’ flagship STEM education program. Focusing on digital innovation and career readiness, goIT engages students from diverse backgrounds with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) subjects and computer science, design thinking and digital innovation. The program offers an industry-developed, customizable curriculum that teaches students the 21^st century skills necessary for a career in technology. Lessons cover topics including design thinking, rapid prototyping, artificial intelligence, machine learning and more.

Since the launch of the goIT Monthly Challenge in 2020, thousands of students across the globe have used key principles from goIT to design tech-based solutions and submit pitch videos based on a Monthly Challenge theme. Each month, TCS co-hosts the event with a Sustainable Development Goal ambassador, globally minded nonprofit or a TCS client. The Challenge has engaged a growing number of teachers and students every month, exploring topics ranging from empowering women and girls to protecting life under water.

Visit the goIT Monthly Challenge competition website to learn how to enter — or get your students involved — with this or upcoming challenges: https://on.tcs.com/goIT-ENG. 

About Tata Consultancy Services
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) is a digital transformation and technology partner of choice for industry-leading organizations worldwide. Since its inception in 1968, TCS has upheld the highest standards of innovation, engineering excellence and customer service.

Rooted in the heritage of the Tata Group, TCS is focused on creating long term value for its clients, its investors, its employees, and the community at large. With a highly skilled workforce of over 613,069 consultants in 55 countries and 202 service delivery centers across the world, the company has been recognized as a top employer in six continents. With the ability to rapidly apply and scale new technologies, the company has built long term partnerships with its clients – helping them emerge as perpetually adaptive enterprises. Many of these relationships have endured into decades and navigated every technology cycle, from mainframes in the 1970s to Artificial Intelligence today.

TCS sponsors 14 of the world’s most prestigious marathons and endurance events, including the TCS New York City Marathon, TCS London Marathon and TCS Sydney Marathon with a focus on promoting health, sustainability, and community empowerment.

TCS generated consolidated revenues of over US $30 billion in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.  For more information, visit www.tcs.com.

Follow TCS on LinkedIn| Instagram | YouTube| X

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Originally published on Nielsen Foundation 

In 2024, the Nielsen Foundation committed $2.7 million in grants, marking the largest grantmaking year for the foundation since its inception and exceeding our goal of granting $6 million from 2022 through 2024.

2024 was the first full year of grantmaking informed by the Nielsen Foundation’s refreshed mission statement which refined our grantmaking strategy focused on powering and advancing inclusive innovation in the media and technology industries, especially through the use of data and research.

“From increased grantmaking to our more focused strategy, 2024 was a significant year for the Nielsen Foundation,” said Andrea Bertels, President and Executive Director, Grantmaking, Nielsen Foundation. “I’m thrilled that the Foundation has supported over 50 nonprofit organizations driving innovation and inclusion in media and technology, in a time of rapid change for both industries.”

The Nielsen Foundation provided or approved $2.7 million in grants* to 51 nonprofit organizations in 2024, including:

• $1.85M in Community Grants to 36 organizations driving progress in our focus areas of media production and content, media and technology careers, and media and technology as forces for good

• $342,500 for our two Signature Programs that promote data education and inclusive economic mobility in technology

• $350,000 in Data for Good grants to support seven organizations using data in innovative ways to encourage talent from all experiences and perspectives to pursue and succeed in media and technology careers

• $154,500+ in Volunteer Grants, including more than 3,500 Cause Cards from Nielsen employees who logged 10+ volunteer hours in a quarter, recently joined the company, and/or participated in special volunteer recognition programs

• $13,000 in Capacity Building grants to three organizations, as part of an exploratory pilot to support Foundation grantees with networking, professional development and other capacity-building opportunities

*Includes $2.4 million paid in 2024 and an additional $300,000 in multi-year grants approved in 2024, to be paid out in 2025 and/or 2026. 

Originally published on Nielsen Foundation 

In 2024, the Nielsen Foundation committed $2.7 million in grants, marking the largest grantmaking year for the foundation since its inception and exceeding our goal of granting $6 million from 2022 through 2024.

2024 was the first full year of grantmaking informed by the Nielsen Foundation’s refreshed mission statement which refined our grantmaking strategy focused on powering and advancing inclusive innovation in the media and technology industries, especially through the use of data and research.

“From increased grantmaking to our more focused strategy, 2024 was a significant year for the Nielsen Foundation,” said Andrea Bertels, President and Executive Director, Grantmaking, Nielsen Foundation. “I’m thrilled that the Foundation has supported over 50 nonprofit organizations driving innovation and inclusion in media and technology, in a time of rapid change for both industries.”

The Nielsen Foundation provided or approved $2.7 million in grants* to 51 nonprofit organizations in 2024, including:

• $1.85M in Community Grants to 36 organizations driving progress in our focus areas of media production and content, media and technology careers, and media and technology as forces for good

• $342,500 for our two Signature Programs that promote data education and inclusive economic mobility in technology

• $350,000 in Data for Good grants to support seven organizations using data in innovative ways to encourage talent from all experiences and perspectives to pursue and succeed in media and technology careers

• $154,500+ in Volunteer Grants, including more than 3,500 Cause Cards from Nielsen employees who logged 10+ volunteer hours in a quarter, recently joined the company, and/or participated in special volunteer recognition programs

• $13,000 in Capacity Building grants to three organizations, as part of an exploratory pilot to support Foundation grantees with networking, professional development and other capacity-building opportunities

*Includes $2.4 million paid in 2024 and an additional $300,000 in multi-year grants approved in 2024, to be paid out in 2025 and/or 2026.