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NEW YORK, /3BL Media/ – MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) announced that it once again has been named to Fortune magazine’s 2023 list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies.” Eight life insurers were included in the annual report card of the best-regarded companies.

Annually, Fortune partners with Korn Ferry to rank companies by their corporate reputation. Corporate executives, directors, and analysts are asked to rate enterprises in their own industry on nine criteria, from investment value and quality of management to financial soundness, social responsibility, and ability to attract talent.

“MetLife is committed to building a more inclusive and equitable workplace and society,” said MetLife President and CEO Michel Khalaf. “We are proud of the work we are doing at MetLife and this recognition is illustrative of the dedication and commitment of our employees to make a positive impact now, and into the future.”

Additional details about the rankings are available at Fortune.com.

About MetLife

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help individual and institutional customers build a more confident future. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 markets globally and holds leading positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit www.metlife.com.

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We’re honored to be recognized by Forbes in America’s Best Large Employers 2023! At SAIC, our employee’s well-being is our priority and we’re grateful for their daily achievements and commitment to the company. We know that our greatest asset is our people – and when our employees thrive, our business thrives.

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation’s technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers’ missions.

We are approximately 26,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion.​​​​ For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

February 24, 2023 /3BL Media/ -The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers (IFPW), in partnership with member companies including global healthcare company AmerisourceBergen and IQVIA, a leading provider of advanced analytics and technology solutions, today launched an ESG framework and toolkit to serve as a resource for the industry. Leveraging insights from a wide range of healthcare organizations, which included Farmacos Nacionales, McKesson, Profarma, Walgreens Boots Alliance, and Zuellig Pharma, the IFPW Framework for ESG is intended to create global alignment and consistency across the pharmaceutical sector regarding how to effectively communicate and report on the impact of environmental, social, and corporate governance initiatives to advance the supply chain forward. 

“Prioritizing ESG strategies is crucial within the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry, and we are excited to provide a resource that is available for use by industry leaders across the globe as they develop their own initiatives,” said Mark Parrish, President of IFPW. “Our hope is that this framework will allow healthcare organizations, and the broader healthcare supply chain, to elevate and optimize their approaches to ESG over time and to commit even further to creating a healthier, more sustainable, and more equitable industry.” 

The IFPW framework carefully analyzes all aspects of ESG to provide pharmaceutical wholesalers and distributors with best practices and guidance to inform their efforts, including:

Addressing carbon emissions, energy use, and climate changePortraying environmental stewardship through waste management, packaging design, and regulatory complianceProtecting access to medicine and advancing global health equity via security of medical supplies, affordability, and community engagementHuman capital management through diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, talent acquisition, and ensuring employee health and safetyEthics compliance and engagement via codes of practice and guidelines, data privacy, stakeholder engagement, and human rights throughout the supply chain

“This collaboration and the resulting framework are a testament to the crucial role and influence of distributors within the pharmaceutical supply chain,” said Susan Lorenz-Fisher, Senior Vice President of Global Sustainability & ESG Integration at AmerisourceBergen and chair of IFPW’s ESG Advisory Committee. “By leveraging our experience, reach, and relationships across our sector, we are able to inform best practices to elevate the industry’s collective impact on ESG. We are proud to align with both IFPW and IQVIA to enable a more sustainable and equitable global supply chain.” 

“The last few years have highlighted the critical role that the supply chain plays in delivering healthcare,” said Simon Tottman, Vice President, Global Strategic Partners, IQVIA. “As the industry looks to advance and strengthen sustainability and citizenship efforts, the ESG framework sets out a clear roadmap for development of key focus areas for the coming years. As global partners for IQVIA, it has been an honor to work with the IFPW, AmerisourceBergen and the broader industry to provide practical ways that the healthcare supply chain can operate in an even more ESG considerate manner.” 

For more information on the IFPW Framework for ESG and to access the tool kit, visit https://ifpw.com/esg/. 
 

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About IFPW 
IFPW (International Federation of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers) is the global industry association bringing together the leading full service pharmaceutical distributors and wholesalers, national industry associations, service organizations and pharmaceutical manufacturers from 6 continents, in 26 countries. The association provides a global platform for dialogue and is dedicated to helping its members and stakeholders advance the safe, efficient and continuous access to pharmaceuticals worldwide through the promotion of good distribution practices and services. For more information, visit https://www.ifpw.com/. 

About AmerisourceBergen 
AmerisourceBergen is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions organization centered on improving the lives of people and animals around the world. We partner with pharmaceutical innovators across the value chain to facilitate and optimize market access to therapies. Care providers depend on us for the secure, reliable delivery of pharmaceuticals, healthcare products, and solutions. Our 44,000+ worldwide team members contribute to positive health outcomes through the power of our purpose: We are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. AmerisourceBergen is ranked #10 on the Fortune 500 and #21 on the Global Fortune 500 with more than $200 billion in annual revenue. Learn more at www.amerisourcebergen.com. 

About IQVIA 
IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. IQVIA creates intelligent connections across all aspects of healthcare through its analytics, transformative technology, big data resources and extensive domain expertise. IQVIA Connected Intelligence™ delivers powerful insights with speed and agility — enabling customers to accelerate the clinical development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments that improve healthcare outcomes for patients. With approximately 83,000 employees, IQVIA conducts operations in more than 100 countries. To learn more, visit https://www.iqvia.com 

Media Contacts: 

IFPW – Christopher Goetz, Executive Vice President & General Manager chris.goetz@ifpw.com 
AmerisourceBergen – Lauren Esposito, Vice President External Communications lesposito@amerisourcebergen.com

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From wide-eyed kid dreaming of a career in STEM to my current role as Manager of New Product Development for KOHLER Residential Power, I’ve spent a decade and a half in pursuit of a fulfilling career, passions, and personal life.

I’ve had countless opportunities—to make deep connections, to develop my engineering skills, to grow as a leader, and to make an impact in my community. I feel fortunate to work for a company that supports me both professionally and personally to become the best version of myself—whomever I decide I want to be (hint: it’s always evolving!).

It hasn’t always been easy, but I’ve learned a few lessons along the way on how to get the most from work and life—and they’re surprisingly simple.

First, find the people who value you.

Whether it’s a mentor, an employer, a circle of friends, or a community organization, seek out the people that want your opinion, care about your wellbeing and will lift you up in pursuit of your goals.

As a female engineer in the generator space, I’m a rarity—even more so as a leader. But at Kohler, I am not looked at as a “woman” leader. I’m someone who is trusted, relied upon for my skillset, and valued for the perspective I bring to our team and for our customers. I’ve had the opportunity to participate in two leadership development programs, represent Kohler at the Society of Women Engineers conferences, and deepen my commitment to diversity through Kohler’s various business resource groups. Feeling valued and supported by my colleagues and my employer has made all the difference in my career and my sense of belonging.

Next up … remember, it’s okay to start from nothing.

In school, I knew I wanted to be an engineer—but to be honest, it felt daunting. I knew I’d have to pay for school on my own. I knew as a female I’d be in the minority in my classes. And I knew I couldn’t predict the job market when I graduated.

But I did it anyway.

I put myself through school, commuting an hour each way while working two jobs to pay tuition. I was one of two female mechanical engineering students in my class. And when I graduated in 2009, an economic downturn meant jobs were scarce, so I took a contract job doing CAD work. Little did I know, I’d still be at the same company 12 years later, growing my career in an engineering leadership role.

Sometimes you have to start from scratch, come from behind, beat the odds—whatever you want to call it. Don’t be intimated. You can start from nothing and achieve great things.

Finally (and most importantly), pay it forward.

All our achievements mean nothing if we aren’t making a positive impact on those around us. This will look different for each of us, but I believe it’s important in driving our purpose. For me, I pay it forward by supporting up-and-comers interested in a STEM career. I enjoy going to local high schools to share about my job and my experiences. I also am involved with Kohler’s intern/co-op students, mentorship programs and career fairs.

I was once the kid on the other side of the table, and I know how great it feels to be welcomed, encouraged, and supported. Plus, you’ll often be surprised how much you can learn from their fresh perspectives.

This advice applies to all aspects of life. No matter what your goals are—career, fitness, relationships, finances, personal development—I’ve found these three lessons crucial to my success. Find your people, don’t be afraid to take chances, and take care of each other along the way.

CNH Industrial has brought its Beach Care Project to the United Kingdom.

The company’s global initiative, which has previously stopped in Italy, France and Spain, aims to keep coastlines clean. It raises awareness of the damaging impact plastic has on the marine environment and promotes conscious management of the beach ecosystem. Beaches are of great environmental, social, touristic and economic importance. So, CNH Industrial is resolved to protect them. And encourage others to do the same.

The project combines research and education with collective action. Initially developed in partnership with several European academic institutes, it has since entered schools across the continent. So far, it has brought educational kits and lessons on environmental conservation to over 10,000 children.

At Thorney Bay Beach, Canvey Island, Essex, CNH Industrial supported the work of Canvey Bay Watch – a volunteer group made up of local residents. Every week for over eight years the dedicated Canvey Bay Watch volunteers have engaged in various beach cleaning and beautification activities. Previously, the south-coast location was spoiled by waste flowing from London via the River Thames. Now, it is a safe, attractive and sustainable community hub.

CNH Industrial provided a CASE TV370B B Series Compact Track Loader to assist the volunteers. The machine carried algae – brought ashore by the tides – to an identified section of the beach, creating a natural protective barrier against storm surges and erosion. This tough task – usually done by hand – was completed more efficiently.

Barry Campagna, Chairman of Canvey Bay Watch, said: “When the beach is clean, people show it more care and respect. Our efforts make people further appreciate the marine environment. It also enables other opportunities for local children to learn about the positive ecological impact they can make. CASE’s machine certainly made our work easier today.”

Phil Palmer, the legendary English musician best known for his work with Dire Straits, is a supporter of the Beach Care Project. He said: “I have always been a great lover of the sea and feel that it is essential for all of us to care for the planet. We must protect the environment from contamination and preserve it for ourselves – and for our children who will inherit it. The Beach Care project has this purpose. And I think it is important to promote it.”

Daniela Ropolo, Head of Sustainable Initiatives at CNH Industrial, commented:

“At CNH Industrial, sustainability informs everything we do. Through this important international project, we are promoting the protection of the environment across generations. And its impact is getting bigger and bigger with each country we visit.”

CNH Industrial plans to maintain its link with Canvey Bay Watch. The volunteers have been invited for a tour of the company’s Basildon tractor plant. There, they will discover how the company is driving a sustainable future, both through its community initiatives and innovative products.

RESTON, Va., February 23, 2023 /3BL Media/ – CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today that it has been awarded Top Workplace USA 2023 by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. This is CACI’s third consecutive year on this list.

“CACI is laser-focused on cultivating an environment where top talent can innovate, grow, and succeed,” said John Mengucci, CACI President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our continued success as a company and our ability to deliver positive outcomes for our customers is thanks to the steadfast dedication of our employees. We are proud to have CACI’s efforts recognized as a Top Workplace USA for a third time.”

CACI’s talented workforce offers skilled expertise and creates differentiated technologies that enable customers to overcome and exceed their greatest enterprise and mission challenges. The company is committed not only to creating an outstanding experience where employees can invent their careers, but also to supporting the next generation of innovators by delivering opportunities for education, mentorship, and creativity.

Honorees are chosen based solely on employee feedback gathered through a confidential employee engagement survey, issued by Energage. Results are calculated by comparing the survey’s research-based statements, that evaluate factors such as leadership, culture, and benefits that are proven to predict high performance, against industry benchmarks.

About CACI

CACI’s approximately 22,000 talented employees are vigilant in providing the unique expertise and distinctive technology that address our customers’ greatest enterprise and mission challenges. Our culture of good character, innovation, and excellence drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World’s Most Admired Company. As a member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index, we consistently deliver strong shareholder value. Visit us at www.caci.com.

There are statements made herein which do not address historical facts, and therefore could be interpreted to be forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth in CACI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, and other such filings that CACI makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Any forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied upon and only speak as of the date hereof.

CACI-Company News

Corporate Communications and Media: 
Lorraine Corcoran, Executive Vice President, Public Relations 
(703) 434-4165, lorraine.corcoran@caci.com

Investor Relations: 
Daniel Leckburg, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations 
(703) 841-7666, dleckburg@caci.com

Source: CACI International Inc

Longstanding partners Habitat for Humanity International and Whirlpool Corporation are working together to help families around the world achieve a brighter future through affordable housing.

The following video features Habitat families sharing how their lives have been changed since moving into their new home, as well as interviews with Whirlpool employees reflecting on the personal impact of serving alongside Habitat families on build sites. These ambassadors exhibit Whirlpool Corp.’s values and commitment to our House+Home strategy, creating social impact.

For more information on Whirlpool Corp.’s social responsibility efforts, visit: https://www.whirlpoolcorp.com/social-responsibility-in-north-america/

About Whirlpool Corporation:

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit and Yummly. In 2021, the company reported approximately $22 billion in annual sales, 69,000 employees and 54 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

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Global brands Coach, Kate Spade New York and Stuart Weitzman are united under Tapestry’s umbrella to not only deliver best-in-class products, but experiences — for both our consumers and the employees who create them.

We are committed to developing the next generation of Black and brown talent in fashion. We do this through four interconnected principles: talent, culture, community, and marketplace.

We actively engage in the communities in which we live and work to increase access to education in the design world. Through corporate, foundation and brand-led partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Fashion Institute of Technology’s Social Justice Center, The Opportunity Network, Harlem’s Fashion Row, and more, Tapestry and its house of brands is equipping historically underrepresented and marginalized students around the world with the resources needed to achieve their dreams. Since 2021, the Tapestry Foundation has awarded over $1M to support Black and brown communities while in FY2022, the Coach Foundation has awarded 4,200 scholarships and invested $12.5 million in financial grants and product donations.

We believe that by embracing our responsibility in the marketplace as a global fashion company, we can affect positive change for our industry and deliver on our values. We aim to set the standard for consumer inclusion and advocacy through our brands.

In 2017, Tapestry joined the Open to All campaign, a national effort to ensure everyone feels safe, respected and accepted as they live, shop, and work, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, immigration status, religion or disability. In 2022, as part of this same coalition, Tapestry signed onto the Mitigate Racial Bias in Retail Charter, which aims to bring retailers together to implement tactics and actions that can mitigate racial biases from the shopper experience and create more welcoming retail environments for all. Store employees across all Tapestry brands have started to receive training and accountability measures to ensure an inclusive shopping experience for our BIPOC customers.

By attracting, retaining and growing top talent from a diverse set of backgrounds, we are becoming an employer of choice in a rapidly evolving talent market. We strive to empower our people to help shape the place they work, to be part of building a culture of belonging. We are cultivating an environment where people are heard, seen and recognized for who they are and their contributions.

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are an integral part of our culture, existing to further build deep and powerful connections between employees of different generations and backgrounds, advocate for those without a voice, and support personal development of their members. Our Black Alliance ERG is building a legacy of equity and inclusion through the advancement and support of Black employees at Tapestry and our brands. This Black History Month, Tapestry and the Black Alliance are exploring how Black people have resisted and triumphed over historic and ongoing oppression.

With this lens, the Black Alliance is spotlighting the many triumphs of African American trailblazers in the fields of art, education, marketing, and media. Throughout February, the Black Alliance is featuring industry professionals who will share their career journeys and highlight the important work being done to create more opportunities for our BIPOC community.

In FY2022 the Tapestry Foundation launched the ERG Community Grant Program, which supports all of Tapestry’s ERGs with charitable grant funding for partnerships with organizations connected to the specific missions of each ERG and aligned to our greater enterprise mission to serve as accountable stewards for the communities in which we live and work. In FY2022, the Tapestry Foundation donated $141,000 to 19 organizations around the world as nominated by our ERGs. This Black History Month, the Black Alliance will be making a grant to benefit Brotherhood Sister Sol (BroSis), a nonprofit dedicated to educating, organizing and training Black and Latinx youth to challenge inequity and champion opportunity.

Tapestry knows that the kind of ingenuity that turns heads, that turns objects into icons, comes only from places few have looked before – so diverse perspectives are some of the greatest assets we have.

We give space for the voices of customers, too, to express themselves through our brands rather than the other way around. At Tapestry, we stand for open doors. So come as you are. Let’s create something from it, together.

Learn more about Tapestry here: https://www.tapestry.com/

BALTIMORE, February 23, 2023 /3BL Media/ — Global investment management firm and a leader in retirement services, T. Rowe Price (NASDAQ-GS: TROW), is pleased to sponsor the 2023 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Men’s & Women’s Basketball Tournament, February 21–25, 2023. This year’s tournament, supporting the first and longest-running African American athletic conference in the U.S., will once again take place in Baltimore this year at the newly renovated CFG Bank Arena, just blocks from T. Rowe Price’s headquarters.

“T. Rowe Price aims to be a strong collaborator in the communities where its associates live and work—believing that partnership is the most effective way for communities to realize positive change,” said Raymone Jackson, global head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for T. Rowe Price. “We seek to celebrate and champion the people and organizations that make Baltimore so great and are proud to help amplify those making a positive impact in our community.” 

With this sponsorship, T. Rowe Price continues its support of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). T. Rowe Price is an active sponsor of the HBCU Career Development Marketplace, a nonprofit that works to inform and educate students from HBCUs about corporate America as they transition into the workforce. The firm also has a long-standing relationship with Morgan State University and announced in 2022 an expansion of that partnership with Barron’s in Education, a business school experiential learning program that offers financial education resources, increases financial proficiency, and provides access to key business news reporting to students and faculty.

Starting on February 21, two dozen teams from HBCUs will compete at the CIAA Basketball Tournament. Last year, the tournament welcomed 66,000 total attendees and over 22 basketball games and had a direct spending impact of $13.9 million during its five-day run in Baltimore. It generated a total economic impact of $19.6 million, which supported 1,159 part-time and full-time jobs and generated $1.9 million in state and local taxes. In addition, the City of Baltimore, State of Maryland, Visit Baltimore, and the Local Host Committee—made up of area businesses and corporate partners, including T. Rowe Price—made an $800,000 donation to the CIAA General Scholarship Fund that supports the conference’s member institution and its students.

ABOUT T. Rowe Price

Founded in 1937, Baltimore-based T. Rowe Price (troweprice.com) is a global investment management organization with $1.35 trillion in assets under management as of January 31, 2023. The organization provides a broad array of mutual funds, subadvisory services, and separate account management for individual and institutional investors, retirement plans, and financial intermediaries. The company also offers a variety of sophisticated investment planning and guidance tools. T. Rowe Price’s disciplined, risk-aware investment approach focuses on diversification, style consistency, and fundamental research. T. Rowe Price helps clients invest with confidence and can be found on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. 

CONTACT T. ROWE PRICE, PUBLIC RELATIONS

Arminta Plater
T. Rowe Price
(240) 988-7418
arminta.plater@troweprice.com

Amy Burke Friedman
PROFILES
410-243-3790
afriedman@profilespr.com

 

Every year, as an appreciation for their hard work and dedication, Whole Planet Foundation provides an opportunity to our partner organizations around the globe to nominate one Field Officer from their institution for their outstanding performance. Field staff are the heart of the program for our partner organizations. They work with clients from underserved communities living in extreme and difficult conditions. They are not only responsible to manage day-to-day loan transactions with clients, but also to build relationships with them with utmost trust and empathy. They often become like “life coaches” to their clients as they go into their communities, learn about their lives, build relationships with them and their families, and connect them with opportunities that can change their lives.

We are pleased to share that in the second quarter of 2022, Whole Planet Foundation has awarded 14 Field Officers with a total of $2,800 and in the third quarter of 2022, 15 Field Officers were awarded with $3,000. Whole Planet Foundation would like to congratulate all the winners for their commitment to their communities, their hard work and passion!

Here are some direct quotes from some of the winners of the Field Officer Appreciations and Awards from Q2 and Q3 2022: 

Herve, Grassland Cameroon, Cameroon: “Making a difference in the livelihoods of farmers gives me a sense of purpose. Not only does this zeal guide me in how I manage my farmers, but it also enables me to seek new ways of streamlining their production costs while still improving on their yields.” In 2021, the prices of fertilizer skyrocketed, and some small holder farmers were not able to collect the total quantity needed. Herve showed farmers how to plant soybeans along with maize plants which helped the farmers cut their cost of fertilizer application by 35%.

Veronique, Yikkri, Burkina Faso: “I work with determination for the success of the activities of the institution and the satisfaction of the beneficiaries. I work in areas that are difficult to access, located more than 40 km from the agency. During the winter period, I faced flooding in its area of intervention, but that has never stopped me from continuing my activities. I was congratulated by the heads of my institution for my results.” Veronique has been with Yikkri for four years and she maintains a portfolio of 460 clients – the highest number of active borrowers in the institution, the healthiest portfolio PAR 30 days of 0.00%, and improved living conditions of beneficiaries who are mostly illiterate.

Tran Thanh, TYM, Vietnam: Thuy has been with TYM for 15 years. Most recently, she was supporting the sale of agricultural products for TYM members and people in localities affected by the Covid epidemic. “When I learned that our member could not sell their agricultural products due to social distancing in Soc Son during Covid time, I contacted my brothers, sisters, and friends to buy and re-sell products for their members. On summer Saturdays and Sundays in June 2021, the temperature could raise up to 39-40 degrees Celsius, my siblings, buddies and I started selling these products from 5 a.m. to avoid the heat. From noon until 8 p.m., we sold agricultural products through Facebook live streaming. We sold over 200 tons of agricultural products, earning more than 400 million dong for farmers in difficult localities, including more than 30 members of TYM.” 

Whole Planet Foundations is grateful to the hundreds of field officers that work with our implementing partner organizations to help some of the most vulnerable populations in the world. Their hard work and dedication to alleviating poverty is unparalleled and we thank them for their partnership in helping us achieve our mission.

Learn more at wholeplanetfoundation.org.