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AEG hosted an employee event Beyond the Beats: API Leaders in the Music Industry, with two influential figures in music — Marisa Pizarro and DJ Flict — to educate employees about the need for more Asian Pacific Islander (API) representation in the music industry.

Pizarro is one of the highest-ranked Filipina women in the music industry and a Partner & Manager at MWA Music and Beatclub. DJ Flict, a Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum record producer, songwriter, and artist who has collaborated with global names including Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg, Rebelution, Meghan Trainor, and Fifth Harmony.

The event was hosted by the company’s employee network group API Desi@AEG in celebration of API Desi Heritage Month.

The discussion, which took place inside Coke Studios at Crypto.com Arena at L.A. LIVE on May 7, 2025, showcased how the panelists’ cultural identities, professional experiences, and creative vision have shaped their successful careers and helped pave the way for greater API representation in the industry.

“Both Marissa and DJ Flict have played key roles in shaping the careers of top-music industry talent and continue to break barriers in an industry where API representation remains limited at the executive level,” said Leah Domantay, DEI Program Manager, AEG. “We were thrilled to have them partner with us on this empowering event, which not only celebrated their achievements but also inspired meaningful dialogue about representation within music and beyond.”

Following the interview, AEG employees networked with local API-owned businesses, including sushi handrolls from Roll Me Up and artisan snacks from Tochi Snacks, uplifting local business owners.

– Kenvuers contribute 5,000+ hours of volunteer time to local causes along with building 22,000+ hygiene kits for underserved communities

– Hygiene kits to feature 110,000+ donated products from iconic brands Neutrogena^®, Listerine^®, OGX^®, Johnson’s^® Baby and more

Originally published on Kenvue News & Features

SKILLMAN, N.J. May 16, 2025 /3BL/ — Kenvue Inc. (NYSE: KVUE), the maker of iconic brands such as Neutrogena^®, Listerine^®, Aveeno^®, and Tylenol^®, announced its global community engagement efforts in celebration of Kenvue Cares Week, the company’s signature annual volunteer initiative part of its Healthy Lives Mission. Kenvue Cares Week is a testament to the strong Kenvue commitment to advance the well-being of people and our planet, giving back through volunteerism, and delivering meaningful, measurable impact in local communities.

Throughout the month of May, thousands of Kenvuers are coming together in 21 markets across six continents to support causes driven by the company’s commitments, creating 5,000+ hours of meaningful moments, building stronger connections with their communities, and demonstrating the power of everyday care in action. This marks a fourfold increase in site participation compared to the program’s inaugural year. This year, Kenvuers will help deliver approximately 22,000 hygiene kits, curated with over 110,000 products from across our iconic brands, including Neutrogena^®, Listerine^®, OGX^®, Johnson’s^® Baby and Aveeno^®, to support the health and wellbeing of vulnerable communities, including those affected by natural disasters, homelessness and conflict.

“Kenvue Cares Week is a powerful example of our Purpose – realize the extraordinary power of everyday care – in action. Our more than 20,000 Kenvuers share a passion for bringing everyday care to life for our consumers and communities and we are proud of the impact we are helping deliver,” said Russell Dyer, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Kenvue.

“Save the Children has been working for over 100 years to ensure all children have a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm,” said Luciana Bonifacio, Chief Development Officer of Save the Children US. “We can’t achieve this ambitious mission alone, and the support of strategic partners like Kenvue is essential for building lasting change for kids in the U.S and around the world. This Kenvue Cares Week, we’re proud to come together for a shared purpose—to make a difference for the wellbeing of children and communities in the aftermath of crises.”

“Kenvue Cares Week presents the ideal opportunity to strengthen our mission at GRACE to care for our community through direct service. The sharing of personal care products plays an essential role in our efforts to support the underserved and help our neighbors take care of themselves,” said Amanda Block, Founder and Director, GRACE, a Summit based nonprofit focused on meeting the needs of underserved neighbors with community resources.

Advancing Healthy Communities

Examples of the activities Kenvuers will participate in include:

North America

• Pack hygiene kits of Kenvue products for disaster relief with Heart to Heart International in the U.S. and with Save the Children in Canada
• Plant trees in Guelph and Markham, Canada, to support reforestation.
• Distribute food with local partners GRACE and Bridges Outreach
• Pack food donations with the Mattie N. Dixon Community Cupboard in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania

Latin America:

• Build hygiene kits with Save the Children in Cali, Colombia and Mexico City, Mexico, and with Direct Relief in Sao Paulo and San Jose Dos Campos, Brazil
• Build sanitary bathrooms and help promote hygiene habits with local partner Modulo Sanitario in Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Renovate playgrounds at children’s villages with Aldeas Infantiles in Asunción, Paraguay.

Europe, Middle East, and Africa:

• Pack hygiene kits with Save the Children in Cape Town, South Africa; Spain, Madrid, and with In Kind Direct in high Wycombe, England
• Participate in “plogging” (jogging and picking up litter at the same time) in Rotkreuz, Switzerland Host an Equity in STEM workshop in High Wycombe, England

Asia-Pacific:

• Assemble hygiene kits with Save the Children in Sydney, Australia, Beijing, and Shanghai, China
• Plant trees on Motuihe Island in Auckland, New Zealand
• Support elderly care centers in Singapore through NTUC Health Day Care Centre
• Pack food kits with the India Food Banking Network in Baddi and Mulund, India

Learn about Kenvuer, Harini Sathi, and her work with Kenvue Cares.

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About Kenvue
Kenvue Inc. is the world’s largest pure-play consumer health company by revenue. Built on more than a century of heritage, our iconic brands, including Aveeno^®, BAND-AID^® Brand, Johnson’s^®, Listerine^®, Neutrogena^® and Tylenol^®, are science-backed and recommended by healthcare professionals around the world. At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Our teams work every day to put that power in consumers’ hands and earn a place in their hearts and homes. Learn more at www.kenvue.com.

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Published by Action Against Hunger.

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May 16, 2025 /3BL/ – Action Against Hunger clinics for treating malnourished children in Afghanistan, which were previously forced to close due to cuts in U.S. funding, have now reopened with support from the European Union (EU).

Since March, staff at Action Against Hunger’s Therapeutic Feeding Units (TFUs) in Kabul and Badakhshan have faced the heartbreaking task of turning away children in need of lifesaving care, following the sudden withdrawal of U.S. funding that led to the closure of the units. Upon the arrival of EU support, the Kabul TFU reopened on May 11^th, admitting 15 children for treatment, and the Badakhshan TFU reopened May 12^th, admitting 12 children.

“The European Union has been supporting Action Against Hunger with five therapeutic feeding units across the country”, explains Cobi Rietveld, Action Against Hunger Country Director in Afghanistan. “As of this month, the EU has also stepped in to support the two TFUs that were closed due to cuts in US funding. With this support, we are able to save the lives of children in critical condition.”

Malnourished children who receive treatment at TFUs are so unwell that their risk of dying is 12 times higher than that of healthy children. The impact of the centers’ closure was severe: last year alone, these two clinics provided specialized treatment to more than 1,000 children. The health system in Afghanistan is near collapse, so malnutrition treatments are not readily available in the country despite being sorely needed.

“Additionally, our dedicated health staff at the TFUs, who would otherwise face unemployment in the current challenging economic situation, can continue their vital work,” said Rietveld. The job losses would have disproportionately impacted women, who make up 68% of staff at Action Against Hunger’s medical facilities. Wazhma N., a nurse on the TFU team in Kabul, shares how crucial the facility is for female medical staff: “For many of us, the TFU is more than just a workplace — it’s the only place where we, as women, can serve as medical professionals. Its reopening brings immense relief, not only to us but to the patients who desperately need care.”

Although the crucial support of the EU will allow these two TFUs to resume services for several months, continued support is needed. Action Against Hunger is actively seeking further funding to ensure these essential services can be sustained. “We hold onto hope that this lifeline won’t be temporary but will remain open for good,” says Wazhma.

Since the halting of US funding, more than 396 nutrition sites have closed across the country, as well as more than 400 health facilities. International agencies predict a shortage of essential medicines in the coming months, as stockpiles put in place before the sudden funding cuts begin to dry out.

Afghanistan is among the 15 countries with the highest burden of acute malnutrition, with at least 3 million children under five requiring lifesaving nutrition treatment annually — a figure that rose to 3.5 million in 2025. Increased support for nutrition services is urgently needed in Afghanistan.

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Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 21 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across over 55 countries, our 8,900 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.

We’re pleased to share Tapestry was named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-being 2025 list, which recognizes select companies as leaders in supporting their employees’ mental health.

We know mental health is important to our teams around the world – it’s important to Tapestry too. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels energized and can reach their full potential, and supporting our people’s well-being is a key part of that.

Our benefits and resources, including free counseling, wellness days, flexible schedules, mindfulness content, and Mental Health First Aid Certification are designed to help our people make mental health a priority by making it easier for them to care for their mental health and that of their loved ones.

I’ve attended meditation sessions for over six years. They’re an amazing resource especially on the days where you need that 15-minute reset. Tapestry provides so many resources for employees to tap into to take care of our mental health- that’s why it’s such a great place to work. 

This recognition is testament to the collective efforts of our global team in fostering a caring and supportive workplace that prioritizes mental health. Thank you to everyone who makes Tapestry a great place to work!

Our St. Maries, Idaho facility’s electrician apprenticeship program consists of a combination of online/classroom coursework and practical experience. Electrician apprentices must accrue 8,000 hours of on-the-job work experience and are required to be enrolled in an accredited electrician apprenticeship school for their classroom training. For our program, apprentices can partner with either North Idaho College or the College of Southern Idaho.

Candidates take an average of four years to complete the eight levels of the electrician apprenticeship. Each of those four years requires 144 hours of instruction, for a total of 576 hours. The schooling focuses on electrical codes, wiring, finish work, troubleshooting, motor installation and controls. Our apprentices also enroll in Programmable Logic Controller classes.

Electricians at St. Maries perform integral tasks in our wood products operations. Properly working electrical tools, wiring, fuses, receptacles, circuits, and motors, to list only a few items, are a vital part of a mill running efficiently. First and foremost, the electricians are responsible for complying with all Occupational Safety and Health Act safety protocols and to work in accordance with the rules and regulations of the National Fire Protection Association and special local regulations. For example, lock out/tag out systems are a primary mill safety system that electricians must install, maintain, and repair and are critical for all workers at the mill. Everyday tasks can also include rough-in wiring for switches, receptacles, circuits, motors, and fuses; preparing sketches or following blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes; diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing all types of malfunctioning electrical systems; and providing input to management for capital planning on longevity of electrical systems.

At the end of 2024, we had eight electrician apprentices at various stages of training at our St. Maries, Idaho lumber and plywood facility. The program offers Team Members a way to acquire skills and certification in a trade that is in high demand in our industry today, and in turn provides our company with a consistent source of skilled labor talent. Many of the Team Members who have participated in apprenticeships have now successfully completed the program and are currently working as fully qualified electricians at our facilities. Further, once an apprenticeship is completed the apprentice can take the journeyman state test to get their journeyman card. We have had eight apprentices move on to journeyman status after their program was completed over the last five years.

Picture this: You open your medicine cabinet and find a bottle of expired pills. What do you do? Toss them in the trash? Flush them down the toilet?

We all encounter this situation. Millions of people are unaware of the serious consequences:. Improper disposal of pharmaceuticals can pollute our environment and create significant health risks.

Boehringer Ingelheim Taiwan launched an awareness campaign to help tackle this issue. Using creative social media content, eye-catching infographics and popular culture icons, like the eerie “Sadako ghost”, the campaign highlights the consequences and dangers of improper disposal.

By raising more awareness, we aim to better protect our health and the environment. Proper pharmaceutical waste disposal is a shared responsibility that can make a big difference for everyone.

Find out more and explore our other stories in Imagine: our sustainability story hub, where we share our commitment to sustainability and what we are doing to create a positive impact for humans, animals and our planet.

Picture this: You open your medicine cabinet and find a bottle of expired pills. What do you do? Toss them in the trash? Flush them down the toilet?

We all encounter this situation. Millions of people are unaware of the serious consequences:. Improper disposal of pharmaceuticals can pollute our environment and create significant health risks.

Boehringer Ingelheim Taiwan launched an awareness campaign to help tackle this issue. Using creative social media content, eye-catching infographics and popular culture icons, like the eerie “Sadako ghost”, the campaign highlights the consequences and dangers of improper disposal.

By raising more awareness, we aim to better protect our health and the environment. Proper pharmaceutical waste disposal is a shared responsibility that can make a big difference for everyone.

Find out more and explore our other stories in Imagine: our sustainability story hub, where we share our commitment to sustainability and what we are doing to create a positive impact for humans, animals and our planet.

Join the Paramount Veterans Network for an inspiring, monthly podcast-style panel discussion and interview that brings together military veterans, families, and advocates for powerful conversations and stories. Each episode dives into the rich backgrounds and experiences of our guests—whether they’re veterans, veteran service organizations, or military-themed creators. From behind-the-scenes insights into your favorite military-themed shows, to personal stories of resilience and camaraderie, this is your front-row seat to engaging with the military community in an impactful way. Grab your coffee (or tea) and connect with those who’ve served and those who support them.

The Paramount Veterans Network hosted another engaging session featuring guest host, Montel Williams, Marine Corps/Navy Veteran, tv host, producer, author speaking to special guest, CBS’ Beyond The Gates’ Maurice P. Kerry, Marine Corps Veteran and actor. In this episode, Maurice opened up about overcoming PTSD, homelessness, and personal loss as well as transforming pain into purpose. His journey from combat boots to call sheets is a testament to grit, growth, and never giving up. 

Maurice also chatted recently with Paramount VetNet’s Betty Diaz during a powerful fireside chat hosted by OppZo, a mission-driven FinTech company who provides fair and affordable working capital to SMB Government Contractors. The event entitled “From the Battlefield to the Big Screen.”, featured a night of purpose-driven storytelling, resilience, and reinvention by Maurice’s journey. View the full story here!

View other Paramount VetNet Coffee Chats here!

Join the Paramount Veterans Network for an inspiring, monthly podcast-style panel discussion and interview that brings together military veterans, families, and advocates for powerful conversations and stories. Each episode dives into the rich backgrounds and experiences of our guests—whether they’re veterans, veteran service organizations, or military-themed creators. From behind-the-scenes insights into your favorite military-themed shows, to personal stories of resilience and camaraderie, this is your front-row seat to engaging with the military community in an impactful way. Grab your coffee (or tea) and connect with those who’ve served and those who support them.

The Paramount Veterans Network hosted another engaging session featuring guest host, Montel Williams, Marine Corps/Navy Veteran, tv host, producer, author speaking to special guest, CBS’ Beyond The Gates’ Maurice P. Kerry, Marine Corps Veteran and actor. In this episode, Maurice opened up about overcoming PTSD, homelessness, and personal loss as well as transforming pain into purpose. His journey from combat boots to call sheets is a testament to grit, growth, and never giving up. 

Maurice also chatted recently with Paramount VetNet’s Betty Diaz during a powerful fireside chat hosted by OppZo, a mission-driven FinTech company who provides fair and affordable working capital to SMB Government Contractors. The event entitled “From the Battlefield to the Big Screen.”, featured a night of purpose-driven storytelling, resilience, and reinvention by Maurice’s journey. View the full story here!

View other Paramount VetNet Coffee Chats here!

HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 16, 2025 /3BL/ – Bacardi, the world’s largest privately held international spirits company, proudly welcomed 80 students and seven faculty members from Florida International University (FIU) to its global headquarters in Bermuda last week as part of an immersive learning experience focused on the hospitality, tourism, and beverage industries.

The visiting students, representing FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, arrived in Bermuda via transatlantic cruise and spent the day at the Bacardi Global Headquarters as part of a full-day educational program curated by the Bacardi Bermuda team. The visit was organized in collaboration with FIU’s “Hospitality at Sea” program and is part of the university’s broader experiential learning initiative.

The visit included a guided tour of the iconic Bacardi Global Headquarters building and art collection. The agenda featured presentations on the Company’s heritage, strategic brand acquisitions, and its global ‘Good Spirited’ corporate sustainability initiatives. The experience culminated with a curated product tasting and lunch at the Bacardi 1862 Cocktail Bar for guests, all of which were of legal drinking age.

“This visit reflects our shared commitment to educating and inspiring the next generation of hospitality leaders by offering unique exposure to our company’s heritage, values, and vision for the future,” said Douglas Mello, Managing Director of Bacardi International Limited. “We’re proud to open our doors to students who are passionate about the industry and eager to learn from real-world examples of brand building, innovation, and sustainability.”

The longstanding partnership between Bacardi and FIU began in 2020 with the establishment of the Bacardi Center of Excellence at the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. This initiative, supported by a $5 million gift from Bacardi U.S.A., aims to inspire and educate the hospitality community on spirits, entrepreneurship, and beyond. The collaboration has led to the development of specialized beverage curricula, financial assistance for students, and the creation of programs like Future Proof—a certified bar training program designed to equip aspiring hospitality professionals with the skills needed to excel in the industry. In Bermuda, the Future Proof program is currently offered through the Bermuda Tourism Authority, making the training accessible to local residents interested in hospitality careers.

The faculty delegation was led by Professor John D. Buschman, Co-Director of the Global Sustainable Tourism Program. Other participating professors represented a range of specialties including international marketing, cuisine, leadership, and cruise line operations.

Bacardi has long supported education and workforce development in the hospitality industry through global initiatives such as Shake Your Future and its partnership with the Bacardi Center of Excellence at FIU.

About Bacardi Limited
Bacardi Limited, the world’s largest privately held international spirits company, produces, markets, and distributes spirits and wines. The Bacardi Limited portfolio comprises more than 200 brands and labels, including BACARDÍ® rum, PATRÓN® tequila, GREY GOOSE® vodka, DEWAR’S® Blended Scotch whisky, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® gin, MARTINI® vermouth and sparkling wines, CAZADORES® 100% blue agave tequila, and other leading and emerging brands including WILLIAM LAWSON’S® Scotch whisky, D’USSÉ® Cognac, ANGEL’S ENVY® American straight whiskey, and ST-GERMAIN® elderflower liqueur. Founded more than 163 years ago in Santiago de Cuba, family-owned Bacardi Limited currently employs more than 8,000, operates production facilities in 11 countries and territories, and sells its brands in more than 160 markets. Bacardi Limited refers to the Bacardi group of companies, including Bacardi International Limited. Visit http://www.bacardilimited.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.