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Landmark investment will accelerate Camp Fire’s bold strategic vision for character development innovation 

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Innovative youth development organization Camp Fire National Headquarters has secured a five-year $10 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to amplify its 115-year legacy of character development, strengthening leadership and programming across 44 affiliates that serve youth in 24 states.

The grant is part of Lilly Endowment’s Character Development Through Youth Programs initiative, which awarded $10 million each to six national youth-serving organizations recognized for their strategic approaches to fostering positive character traits in young people ages 5 to 18.

Camp Fire’s Connected Leadership, Connected Character program will transform its network by providing targeted professional development that enables staff at all levels to intentionally integrate character virtues into daily practice—turning values into action and ensuring that every organizational decision strengthens character development for both adults and youth.

“Lilly Endowment’s investment is both a profound validation of our 115-year legacy and a catalyst for our future,” said Shawna Rosenzweig, CEO of Camp Fire. “Growing up is hard, and character virtues serve as a compass that guides young people through life’s toughest moments. This partnership positions us to dramatically expand our reach while deepening the quality of the character development experiences we provide to youth at scale.”

The Endowment’s Character Development Through Youth Programs initiative is designed to help youth-serving organizations create, test, implement and sustain strategies that support character development. Further cultivating character and leadership in Camp Fire staff sets the foundation for transformational youth development in the young people they serve nationwide. Adults who are self-aware, resilient and grounded in purpose model these same traits for young people—demonstrating that character is not only taught but caught through example.

This landmark investment accelerates Camp Fire’s bold strategic vision for character development innovation and will enable the organization to:

• Launch a comprehensive leadership development program that cultivates character-driven leaders across four organizational levels—from emerging professionals and middle managers to affiliate and organizational leadership.

• Strengthen network capacity by equipping leaders to model Camp Fire’s four core character virtues while driving continuous improvement and organizational health. This systematic approach integrates virtue development into management practices, creating stable organizations that effectively deliver character programming and measurable outcomes for young people.

• Accelerate strategic growth by scaling proven programs to reach more youth in more communities while maintaining quality rooted in core character virtues. This balanced approach ensures that expansion creates meaningful impact, with each new program fostering character development in both staff and participants.

“From the earliest days of its grantmaking, the Lilly Endowment has supported projects to encourage character development, especially among young people,” said Ted Maple, the Endowment’s vice president for education and youth programs. “With Camp Fire’s distinctive mission and programs, they are embarking on new creative and strategic approaches to support youth in developing character traits that will enhance their prospects in life and help them develop into responsible citizens who will have a positive impact on the lives of others.”

For more information about Camp Fire’s youth development programming across the nation, visit them online at campfire.org.

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ABOUT CAMP FIRE
Growing up is hard. That’s why Camp Fire connects young people to the outdoors, to others and to themselves. Founded in 1910, Camp Fire was the first nonsectarian, multiracial organization for girls, but today it is an inclusive national youth development nonprofit that serves all young people. By creating safe spaces where young people can have fun and be themselves, its 44 affiliates in 24 states provide affirming, year-round, youth-driven experiences—school day programs, afterschool programs, leadership programs, and camps and outdoor education—that enable youth to develop essential skills that have long-term benefits and make a positive social impact on the world. For more information, visit them online at campfire.org.

ABOUT LILLY ENDOWMENT INC.

Lilly Endowment Inc.
 is an Indianapolis-based private foundation created in 1937 by J.K. Lilly and his sons, Eli and J.K. Jr., through gifts of stock in their pharmaceutical business, Eli Lilly and Company. Although gifts of stock remain the financial bedrock of the Endowment, the Endowment is a separate entity from the company, with a distinct governing board, staff and location. The Lilly Endowment supports the causes of community development, education and religion.

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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Doral Renewables LLC, a leading utility-scale solar and battery storage independent power producer, has executed a Power Purchase Agreement with a corporate buyer for its 430 MWac Cold Creek Solar Project located in Schleicher and Tom Green Counties, Texas. The Agreement covers 75% of the facility’s energy output and 100% of the associated Renewable Energy Credits.

This transaction increases the company’s contracted energy generation to over 1.6 GW in total. The Cold Creek Solar project is expected to deliver over 1 million MWh annually. The project will support local infrastructure and community impact initiatives, such as road improvements and emergency responders, as part of its community engagement. The project also supported a local non-profit during the recent summer flooding emergency. During construction, Cold Creek Solar is estimated to create hundreds of jobs for local and regional residents and will partner with local businesses to stimulate economic activity that would benefit both counties’ economies and beyond.

Doral Renewables takes special pride in its ability to develop long-term relationships with its partners, customers, and communities. As an owner-operator of its projects, Doral is excited to work with such a well-known and experienced energy buyer. “Our ability to work with a top companies and utilities is a testament to our business plan and commitment to new renewable energy projects across the United States,” said Sean Boyle, Vice President, Markets of Doral Renewables. “This new relationship is a substantial accomplishment and a foundational agreement as Doral continues to expand its operating portfolio across the country”.

About Doral Renewables LLC

Doral Renewables is a Philadelphia-based developer, owner, and operator of renewable energy assets throughout the United States. Our solar and storage development portfolio comprises nearly 18 GW, which includes 400 MW currently in operation and 950 MW under construction. Doral Renewables operates in 21 states and across seven electricity markets. With a strong focus on community engagement, we aim to integrate agrivoltaics practices throughout our pipeline, creating additional opportunities for farming communities. We have secured nearly $3 billion in long-term wholesale power purchase agreements with U.S. customers. Our team of global partners includes the Doral Group (TASE: DORL), Migdal Group (TASE: MGDL), Clean Air Generation, APG, and Apollo Funds. Learn more at doral-llc.com.

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KIGALI, Rwanda, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei and Rwanda’s Ministry of Education announced the completion of the first phase of the Smart Education Project and the launch of a new Huawei TECH4ALL DigiTruck project at Kagarama High School in Kigali on October 3.

The two projects represent Rwanda’s commitment to the digital transformation of the education sector and upskilling of the Rwandan population with digital skills.

“Today’s joint celebration is more than just a ceremonial occasion; it is a testament to Rwanda’s unwavering commitment to inclusive, technology-driven education. These initiatives strengthen international cooperation, promote digital equity, and advance sustainable national development,” said Joseph Nsengimana, Minister of Education in Rwanda

The Smart Education Project has connected 1,500 schools to high-speed Internet, deployed two cutting-edge data centers, and laid the foundation for a dedicated education network to support digital teaching and learning nationwide.

Aligned with Rwanda’s Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation, this project is designed to support Rwanda’s transition into a globally competitive knowledge-based economy. In the near future, the benefits of this project will be expanded to further bridge the digital divide and continue to empower teachers and students with cutting-edge technology.

The milestone means nearly 1.5 million students across Rwanda — in Kigali as well as remote, rural communities — can now access high-quality education resources on an equal basis.

“A student in Kigali can now share knowledge remotely with peers in Rusizi. These are the real impacts of digital inclusion: bridging distances, breaking barriers, and giving every child the chance to dream bigger,” said Jin Jiqing, Managing Director of Huawei Technologies Rwanda.

Alongside the Smart Education Project, Huawei and the government’s Ministry of ICT & Innovation and Ministry of Education have launched the DigiTruck project to deliver free and tailored digital skills training to underserved communities, with a focus on out-of-school youth, girls, and farmers. Equipped with laptops, Internet access, and digital learning devices, the DigiTruck is a mobile, solar-powered classroom that can be driven to remote communities, with expert trainers on hand to provide training even in areas that lack Internet access or a power supply.

“Initiatives like the DigiTruck represent more than technology, they are a gateway to opportunity, empowerment, and Rwanda’s future as a knowledge-driven economy,” said Eraste Rurangwa, the Permanent Secretary of Ministry of ICT and Innovation in Rwanda.

Aligned with the NST2 goal of training 1 million citizens in digital skills, the DigiTruck will travel across all 30 districts of Rwanda with the goal of training 5,000 Rwandans over a period of three years.  

To date, Huawei TECH4ALL DigiTrucks have provided training for more than 17,000 people in 7 countries in digital skills such as using devices and office software, applying for jobs online, starting an online business, and coding and robotics.

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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Minesto tidal energy kites and the Faroe Islands tidal opportunity feature in new Forbes online article and TV documentary on Arte. 

Minesto tidal energy kites feature in new Forbes online article Faroe Islands: 100 % Renewable Goal With Global Relevance

“The Faroe Islands are to reach 100 percent renewable energy by 2030 – uniquely challenging due to the isolation from the rest of the world. If they can make it there, we can make it anywhere, and the trick may be tidal power,” writes Forbes contributor Mattias Goldmann.

In addition, Minesto feature in new in-depth TV documentary Das größte Kraftwerk des Planeten – Strom aus dem Meer – Die ganze Doku | ARTE , directed by German film creator Michael Gärtner and airing on Arte. The documentary is available in German and French.

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Cecilia Sernhage, Chief Communications Officer
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