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Legacy Reimagined: More Than 150 Top-Tier Experts Work to Develop New Era of Innovative, Locally-Led, Market-Driven Solutions for Global Impact

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — WICE, a global organization founded in 1989 by Conservationist Daan Vreugdenhil, announced a revitalization of its mission, team, and model, ushering in a modern era of sustainable development.

The organization will maintain WICE’s trusted legacy while expanding to meet today’s challenges as it redefines development, creating a new model for supporting long-term sustainability.

With a renewed mission and global reach, WICE will advance community-centered solutions across health, nutrition, agriculture, food systems, AI, ecotourism, energy and environment, education, economic development and blockchain, governance, partnerships, and humanitarian assistance.

“This transformation honors the work that came before us while recognizing the urgency to do more, and to do it differently,” said Emily Weeks, Ph.D., CEO and co-founder of WICE USA, formerly at USAID. “We’re blending decades of proven expertise with next-generation approaches to development that center people, prioritize local leadership, and embrace modern tools, and financing mechanisms.”

The restructured organization blends its legacy credibility with a high-impact model.

With 150+ experts across 100+ countries, the team has:

• Managed $50B+ in government contracts
• Advised presidents and national leaders
• Partnered with 2,500+ organizations
• Delivered a century of combined results
• Proven ability to rapidly deploy anywhere

WICE is an agile, decentralized consortium that prioritizes collaboration over competition, sharing skills and resources to deliver human-centered solutions at scale while fostering partnership, investment, and co-design with local communities.

“What we’re really focused on is creating innovative and inclusive solutions to global challenges — making sure health, ecosystems, and livelihoods can thrive, that local capacity is leading the way, and that sustainable development actually delivers a prosperous, equitable, and resilient future for everyone,” said Dr. Ahmad Kablan, Ph.D., Vice President of WICE, formerly of USAID.

“What makes WICE uniquely different is that we are not just adapting to the evolving global development landscape — we are helping lead its transformation. As the sector moves toward a new paradigm of collaborative frameworks that blend public and private capital to unlock billions in investment, WICE stands at the forefront, advancing climate resilience, clean energy, inclusive economic growth, and sustainable infrastructure.”

“We are re-defining development – creating a bold new beginning. The world needs all hands on deck, and we are ready to lead,” Weeks said.

Learn more: www.wice.org.

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PHOENIX, Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Colossal, America’s leading professional fundraiser that has raised millions to support charities nationwide, is thrilled to announce that Baby of the Year 2025 is officially live! Presented by actress, entrepreneur, and longtime Baby2Baby Board Member Jessica Alba, this nationwide online competition rallies communities to champion their favorite baby in support of Baby2Baby and their mission to provide basic essentials to over one million children in need across the country every year. Paris Hilton and Kelly Rowland are also joining Alba in supporting Baby of the Year and helping spread the word about Baby2Baby’s incredible mission.

Baby of the Year is open to little ones ages 0–24 months, giving families the chance to showcase their tiny stars. This fundraising campaign is a tournament-style competition, where supporters can cast one free vote every 24 hours; additional votes by donation are available that support Baby2Baby. Last year’s debut of Baby of the Year proved a major success, resulting in a $24 million grant to Baby2Baby through Colossal’s charity grantmaking partner, DTCare. In the last 14 years, Baby2Baby has distributed more than half a billion items to children in need.

Not only will the winning baby get the tiny crown, but there is $25,000 up for grabs, along with a coveted feature in a Variety magazine advertorial. Last year’s Baby of the Year winner, Sloane Maya, captured hearts across the nation and her victory became a whirlwind of opportunities, including a professional photo shoot, an appearance on Good Morning America, features in multiple magazine ads, and a $25,000 prize.

During the 2025 Baby of the Year competition, parents will gain access to:

• A supportive community that gets it
• Expert-backed tips for every stage of babyhood
• Workshops on sleep, feeding, and development

Featured Workshops:

• Little Sleepies — Newborn Capsule Workshop
  From bedtime to playtime, Little Sleepies makes buttery soft, adorable pajamas and daywear for babies and kids. Their signature bamboo fabric and thoughtful designs bring comfort, cuteness, and durability to every moment.
• Safe in the Seat — Car Seat Safety Workshop
  Michelle with Safe in the Seat is every overwhelmed and anxious mama’s go-to resource for car seat safety. As a mom and nationally certified child passenger safety technician, her judgement-free approach and easy tools are empowering caregivers to keep their most precious cargo safe in the seat.
• Big Little Feelings — Toddler Development Workshop
  Big Little Feelings is on a mission to nurture an inclusive, judgment-free safe-haven for parents everywhere. With fact-based, science-driven parenting advice and #1 best-selling courses, they’ve helped over 500,000 families worldwide navigate the toddler stage with confidence.

The long-awaited return of Baby of the Year is finally here. Families eager to join the fun can still register their baby babyoftheyear.org.

About Colossal:
Colossal is a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need. Through online competitions like Baby of the Year, participants have the opportunity to make their mark while also making a big impact. Colossal competitions serve as fundraising campaigns for DTCare, a United States 501(c)(3) public charity organization, which then grants donation funds to specified charities at the completion of the competitions. Learn more at colossal.org. Who’s Next?

About Baby2Baby:
Baby2Baby is a non-profit organization that provides children in need with diapers, formula, clothing, and the basic necessities that every child deserves, serving more than one million children across all 50 states. Led by Co-CEOs Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Norah Weinstein, the organization has distributed over 500 million items over the past 14 years to children in homeless shelters, domestic violence programs, foster care, hospitals and school districts as well as children who have lost everything in the wake of disaster. The organization’s success has been propelled forward by its industry-leading model that is redefining what it means to operate a non-profit with a seamless integration of impact, innovation, and influence, which earned them recognition as the #1 non-profit on Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies List and praise from TIME Magazine as one of 2023’s most influential companies. To learn more about Baby2Baby please visit www.baby2baby.org.

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FORNEBU, Norway, Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Reference is made to the extraordinary general meeting of Aker Carbon Capture ASA (under liquidation) (the “Company”) on 5 August 2025 where the general meeting resolved to liquidate the Company. The Company’s Board of Directors has in accordance with the Norwegian Public Limited Liability Companies Act section 16-9 resolved to distribute a liquidation dividend to its shareholders in the amount of NOK 0.141 per share (NOK 85,198,152.738 in total).

Key information relating to the liquidation dividend is set out below:

• Dividend amount: NOK 0.141 per share
• Declared currency: NOK
• Last day including right: 2 October 2025
• Ex-date: 3 October 2025
• Record date: 6 October 2025
• Payment date: On or about 13 October 2025
• Date of approval: 25 September 2025

For further information:

Media and Investors:

Mats Ektvedt
Mobile: +47 41 42 33 28
E-mail: mats.ektvedt@corporatecommunications.no 

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act and Euronext Oslo Rule Book II.

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BEIJING, Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from en.qstheory.cn

On the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, we present a special bilingual micro-documentary series called Xinjiang: The Place I Call Home. Let us follow the camera across the Tianshan Mountains to see the dynamic development sweeping through this vast land, listen to the true stories of local people building their lives and working together with shared purpose in this cherished soil, and witness how the changes in their hometown intertwine with the nation’s aspirations.

Over 30 years ago, Yu Chengzhong, a 19-year-old young man from Henan Province, set foot in Yili, Xinjiang. Starting out as a small vendor selling fruits and vegetables from a tricycle, he has grown into the owner of a foreign trade enterprise with an annual export volume of $2 billion. He said, “In Horgos, there are many opportunities.” Today, people from all over the world come to this promising land to chase their dreams and pursue their hopes and opportunities.

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BEIJING, Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn

On Sept 28, 2025, as the world gently marks the 68th International Day of the Deaf, a silent and profound story will unfold across screens – one of two schools, two nations, united by a shared language of compassion and hope.

Hands of Hope, China’s first multilingual documentary exploring the heartfelt stories of deaf educators and communities bridging borders with compassion and understanding, is set to make its inspiring global debut. Co-created by the China Review Studio, Discovery Channel, and China Southern Power Grid (CSG), this documentary is a selected work in the second Image Possibilities Coproduction Plan.

From the initial spark of an idea to its final debut, the project unfolded over nearly two transformative years. The production team journeyed across vast distances – tens of thousands of kilometers between China and Laos – journeys filled with purpose and hope. Through their lens, they captured intimate moments of sincere exchange between deaf communities and educators from both nations, revealing a world rich in silent understanding and profound connection. Their footage bears witness to friendships forged beyond words – woven through love, patience, and shared dreams in a silent world that speaks volumes.

At the heart of the documentary is a powerful meeting: Sophaphone Heuanglith, the principal of a Lao school for the deaf, and He Jingxian, a former principal of a deaf school in China.

Sophaphone, a young woman born in the 1990s, first encountered the deaf community as a teenager. Years of quiet reflection and unwavering bravery led her to establish the Hands of Hope School for the Deaf, a sanctuary of hope and understanding, the only private institution of its kind in Laos. Tucked away on the outskirts of Vientiane, the school is now home to 25 deaf children.

Yet the path was not easy. Covering preschool to fourth grade, the school faces persistent challenges – scarce teaching resources, a shortage of qualified teachers and limited experience – all weighing heavily on Sophaphone and her team.

Then, a ray of hope came from an unexpected source.

It was in 2022 that CSG, while supplying power to the China-Laos Railway, discovered this special school. Watching Sophaphone’s quiet dedication, they felt their hearts stir with inspiration. Under the Light of Hope initiative, they didn’t just bring books and toys – they brought a splash of color, offering art classes where children found their voices through brushstrokes. Some of their paintings graced the walls of Lao art galleries, silent yet powerful testimonials to the richness of their inner worlds.

But Sophaphone carried a deeper dream – one she whispered to the volunteers one day: to journey to China, to observe the deaf schools there, to dialogue with Chinese special education professionals, and to bring back advanced experiences to Laos. Her heart yearned for her deaf children in Laos – to help them find their independence, integrate better into society, and to welcome a bright future, just like any other children.

And so, after almost a year of preparation, she finally set forth on a journey – one that would take her beyond mere mountains and borders, into the very core of what makes education truly heartful. In that sacred space, she found someone she calls her “older version” – He Jingxian, the former principal of Guangzhou Qicong School.

A pioneering figure in Chinese deaf education who was born in the 1940s, He gently and patiently answered all of Sophaphone’s questions. Despite the decades that separated them and the differences in their sign languages, the two principals shared an unspoken bond, their connection strengthened by a shared love for deaf children.

Over seven days, Sophaphone found herself immersed in a community that was both hauntingly familiar and startlingly new. The radiant smiles of children lit up her heart like a warm homecoming. What truly moved her was witnessing young deaf children in China speaking with unwavering confidence through cochlear implants – sign language, once their primary means of communication, still valued for its role.

She saw a system that embraced the deaf from their earliest moments, guiding them through every stage of life: from screening and rehabilitation to schooling, careers, and inclusive public services. It was a vision of boundless possibilities.

Having fulfilled her cross-border “learning mission”, Sophaphone now carries a heart full of hope and anticipation. Yet, amidst her dreams, she faces the shadow of uncertainty – how will she navigate the uncharted waters of these very different stages of development?

Before saying goodbye, He embraced her warmly and said: “Our hearts share the same mission – to help deaf children thrive. Any teacher who stands with them is a good teacher. You will succeed, believe in yourself”.

Hands of Hope is more than a documentary. It is an earnest letter to the world, a gentle reminder that the strongest bridges are not made of steel, but of silence, trust, and shared dreams. Premiering Sept 28 on Discovery Channel. A story that touches every soul.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — During the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Fortescue, one of the world’s largest iron ore producers accelerating decarbonisation on a global scale, rapidly and profitably, officially announced a global alliance, aimed at accelerating the global industrial decarbonisation and building the lowest-cost, 24/7 clean energy systems capable of outcompeting fossil fuels.

As part of this ambitious vision, Fortescue has selected Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, as its strategic partner in wind and energy storage. Leveraging Envision’s expertise in advanced wind turbines, integrated energy solutions, energy storage, and digital energy management, the partnership will deliver full-chain innovations spanning generation, storage, and grid optimisation, enabling Fortescue to electrify its operations, set a global benchmark for cost-effective, scalable decarbonisation to achieve its Real Zero target by 2030.

Building on this partnership, Envision Energy and Fortescue have also signed a 132 MW turbine supply agreement for Fortescue’s first major wind project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, marking a major step forward in Envision’s support of Fortescue’s elimination of fossil fuel use to achieve Real Zero terrestrial emissions (Scope 1 and 2) across its iron ore operations by 2030.

Envision will supply its state-of-the-art EN182-7.8MW turbines, known for their high efficiency and adaptability, paired with 188-metre Nabralift steel towers, the tallest of their kind worldwide. Designed to maximise energy production in low-wind conditions and withstand extreme weather including cyclones and typhoons, the project will be among Australia’s first large-scale deployments of this technology, setting a new benchmark for renewable infrastructure and unlocking greater generation capacity and efficiency to help achieve Real Zero.

“The challenge of climate change is global, but Australia’s energy transition can lead by example.” said Kane Xu, SVP and President of International Product Line of Envision Energy, “Australia’s abundant wind and solar resources, combined with cross-border collaboration and advanced technology, can create resilient, low-cost energy systems capable of fully replacing fossil fuels in industrial operations. Our partnership with Fortescue is set to deliver substantial advancements in renewable energy infrastructure, demonstrating how innovation and engineering can reshape the future of energy in hard-to-abate sectors, and setting new benchmarks toward a Real Zero future.”

“The Pilbara has some of the best wind and solar resources in the world. We’re harnessing these to power our operations with renewables – cutting emissions while building an energy system that is reliable and efficient for the long term.” said Dino Otranto, Fortescue Metals and Operations CEO. “By combining Envision’s world-leading wind turbine technology with Nabrawind’s innovative tower design, we can deliver large-scale renewable energy projects that help us move away from fossil fuels.” 

As part of its decarbonisation pathway, Fortescue plans to deploy 2-3GW of wind and solar energy generation supported by large-scale battery storage. This renewable power will be transmitted directly into Fortescue’s electrical network through dedicated transmission links.

Beyond its immediate impact in Australia, the collaboration reinforces both Envision and Fortescue’s positions as global leaders in building resilient, scalable, and sustainable energy systems. It also highlights the strategic role of innovation-driven partnerships in overcoming infrastructure and climate challenges. The project is set to become a model for how cutting-edge wind technology can be applied to support clean industrial growth in resource-intensive regions.

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