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CHELMSFORD, Mass., April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a world where billion-dollar beauty giants pump out water-filled formulas and toxic chemicals in plastic tubes and slap on a “clean” label, Ellixi Beauty is calling BS—loudly, publicly, and without apology.

Founded by esthetician Amanda Bavaro and a small team of clean beauty rebels sick of being gas lit by ingredient lists, Ellixi is not your average skincare brand.  They don’t do fluff.  They don’t do fillers.  They do five-ingredient, waterless skincare made by real people who are done being sold shame from social media and beauty stores in a pretty package.  Let’s break it down:

• Most of the 15,000 global beauty companies sell “clean beauty” with 30-100 ingredients, most of which you can’t pronounce, and many can be harmful to your health.
• Ellixi sells 125 handcrafted products with only five all-natural luxe ingredients or less—no water, no preservatives and no corporate lies.
• Most competitor’s “natural” often means synthetic derivatives with 12 step routines.
• Ellixi’s “natural” means literally from nature. Period.

 “Our products don’t just cleanse, beautify and exfoliate—they expose the fraud,” says co-founder Amanda Bavaro.  “We’re not interested in competing with these huge competitors.  We’re interested in dismantling everything they’ve brainwashed us into believing about beauty.”

What makes Ellixi dangerous to the beauty establishment?  They’re small.  They’re loud.  And they’re telling the truth. Every jar, every balm, every oil is handcrafted with transparency, real results, and ingredients you could actually eat (but please don’t).  This isn’t just skincare.  It’s a revolution.

Ellixi is David with glass and metal packaging.  The billionaire beauty companies are Goliath with a lot of plastic, pollution, and big marketing teams.  And they’re not backing down.  If you’re tired of the greenwashing, the guilt-tripping, and the thousands of ingredients—come stand with Ellixi. Join the rebellion. Glow on your own terms, feel and look better, and burn the rulebook.

Contact:  Lila Bergen
978-452-6687
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www.EllixiBeauty.com

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Educational child care provider uses art contest to illustrate learning

ABINGDON, Md., April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Kiddie Academy^® Educational Child Care franchise locations nationwide are participating in an Earth Day art contest, with students primarily using reused or recycled materials to construct projects in line with Kiddie Academy’s chosen theme, “Our Colorful Planet.” It’s a hands-on activity that helps children as young as 2 years old understand concepts like recycling in a developmentally appropriate way.

“Teaching children to be good citizens of our Earth starts at a young age,” said Joy Turner, vice president of education at Kiddie Academy. “Through activities they enjoy—like art projects—children can take what they’ve learned and make it tangible. Creating recycled Earth Day art is one way our little ones can learn about protecting the environment while developing creative expression.”

Participating Academies will combine the children’s artwork to create a large-scale, collaborative art installation, which explores the vibrant colors of nature. Throughout the project, children are invited to share their creative process so educators can see how they’re applying their Life Essentials^® curriculum learnings to their work. To encourage participation, Kiddie Academy will make a $1,000 donation to a nonprofit environmental organization on behalf of the Academy that best demonstrates originality, craftsmanship and student involvement in their art installation.

“The way our educators facilitate these projects—by focusing on the process of learning and not the final product—allows children to explore their interests without hindering them. By documenting the process, parents and other educators can see progress, which creates a sense of pride and confidence in children,” added Turner.

Kiddie Academy will also make its annual donation to the National Forest Foundation to plant a tree on behalf of every open Academy, with over 345 trees to be planted in 2025. To date, Kiddie Academy has sponsored over 5,000 trees.

For more information, visit kiddieacademy.com.

About Kiddie Academy^®
Since its inception in 1981, the Kiddie Academy system has been recognized as a leading brand in educational child care. The company serves families and their children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old, offering full- and part-time care, before- and after-school care, and summer camp programs, through the Kiddie Academy system. Kiddie Academy’s proprietary Life Essentials^® Curriculum, supporting programs, methods, activities, and techniques help prepare children for life. The company’s philanthropic efforts, including support of national nonprofit Family Promise, take character education lessons learned in the classroom beyond Academy walls. Kiddie Academy Domestic Franchising, LLC has also received corporate accreditation from the globally recognized Cognia accreditation system, signifying its commitment to quality education and the highest standards in child care. For more information, visit kiddieacademy.com or find Kiddie Academy on Facebook at facebook.com/kiddieacademy.

About Kiddie Academy Domestic Franchising, LLC
Kiddie Academy Domestic Franchising, LLC is based in Maryland. There are currently more than 340 open Academies in the Kiddie Academy system, located in 40 states and Washington, D.C., serving nearly 40,000 children. Each franchised location in the Kiddie Academy system is an independently owned and operated business. For more information, visit franchising.kiddieacademy.com.

Media Contact:
Taylor Castillejo, APR
Tombras
tcastillejo@tombras.com
865.257.0026

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LISBON, Portugal, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — U POWER LIMITED, a global leader in green smart energy grid innovation, together with its ELMO joint venture partner ANTRAL, unveiled transformative plans to redefine urban mobility at ANTRAL’s 50th Anniversary & XVI Taxi Day, held from April 10 to 13, 2025, at the Lisbon Congress Center. Focused on accelerating Portugal’s transition to zero-emission transport, the initiative centers on deploying cutting-edge battery-swapping technology tailored for taxi fleets, backed by strategic infrastructure partnerships and scalable solutions.

A Four-Day Showcase of Innovation and Sustainability

As part of the anniversary festivities, ELMO participated in a dedicated exhibition focused on digital transformation and innovation in the taxi sector, collaborating with leading manufacturers, tech providers, financial institutions, insurers, and specialized service companies. The event highlighted ELMO’s mission to drive decarbonization, digitalization, and safety in urban transport, showcasing its pivotal role as a catalyst for sustainable mobility solutions.

Revolutionizing Taxi Operations with Speed and Efficiency

ELMO’s strategy prioritizes the rollout of 150–200 battery-swapping electric vehicles designed exclusively for taxi operators, coupled with the installation of UOTTA rapid-swap stations capable of completing full battery exchanges in mere minutes. This breakthrough addresses critical downtime challenges in commercial fleets, enabling drivers to maximize productivity while reducing reliance on traditional charging infrastructure. To amplify accessibility, ELMO is in advanced discussions with Galp, Portugal’s leading energy provider, to integrate UOTTA stations into existing service stations.

Leadership Perspectives: A Vision for the Future

Florêncio de Almeida, President of ANTRAL, emphasized the project’s transformative potential: “ELMO is poised to redefine the EV market by prioritizing speed and practicality. Imagine replacing a battery faster than refueling a gasoline vehicle—this is the future we’re delivering. With our initial order of 150–200 vehicles and Galp’s collaboration, we’re laying the groundwork for nationwide adoption.”

Johnny Lee, CEO of U Power Limited, underscored the partnership’s global implications: “By merging U POWER’s technical expertise with ANTRAL’s market leadership, ELMO isn’t just advancing Portugal’s green agenda—it’s setting a blueprint for cities worldwide. Our UOTTA technology proves that sustainability and efficiency can coexist, even in high-demand sectors like taxis.”

About ELMO: A visionary joint venture by ANTRAL and Energy U Limited (A subsidiary of U POWER Limited), ELMO accelerates Portugal’s transition to sustainable mobility through electric vehicle innovation and smart infrastructure.

About ANTRAL: Celebrating 50 years as Portugal’s leading advocate for road transport innovation, sustainability, and driver welfare. ANTRAL (Associação Nacional dos Transportes Rodoviários em Automóveis Ligeiros) is Portugal’s foremost national road transport association, representing over 50,000 professional drivers and taxi operators across the country. Established in 1974, the organization has played a pivotal role in shaping Portugal’s mobility policies, advocating for driver rights, and promoting sustainable transport solutions.

About U Power Limited

U Power Limited (Nasdaq: UCAR) is a vehicle sourcing services provider with a vision to become an EV market player primarily focused on its proprietary battery-swapping technology, UOTTA technology. UOTTA is an intelligent modular battery-swapping solution designed to provide comprehensive battery power solutions for EVs. Since its inception in 2013, U Power has established a vehicle sourcing network in China’s lower-tier cities, developed multi-types of battery-swapping stations for compatible EVs, and operates a manufacturing facility in Zibo City, Shandong Province, China.

For more information, please visit: https://www.upower-limited.com/

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For more information, please visit: https://www.upower-limited.com/

Contact:
U POWER LIMITED
Xing.wang@upower-limited.com 

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MISSOULA, Mont., April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today onX, a pioneer in digital outdoor navigation, introduced its newest app: onX Fish Midwest, marking a significant expansion into the fishing industry.

Over the last 12 months, onX has developed the onX Fish app, gathering feedback from thousands of users, and creating features to solve their unique challenges. Today, the app is tailored to meet angler needs in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, as the company plans to continue expanding across the Midwest this year.

Founded in 2009, onX develops mapping solutions that inform, inspire, and empower millions of outdoor recreationists. onX Hunt, onX Offroad, and onX Backcountry make up the company’s original suite of apps. Last year, the company acquired TroutRoutes, the leading mapping resource for stream and river anglers, signaling an expansion into the world of fishing. Today, the announcement of onX Fish rounds out the company’s suite of apps across a wide array of outdoor pursuits, cementing onX as the most comprehensive digital mapping resource for all outdoor adventurers.

“onX Fish helps anglers find new lakes and gives them the confidence to get there,” said onX Fish Marketing Manager Joel Nelson. “For lake anglers, onX Fish solves the age old question of ‘where should I go fishing?’ Whether they’re chasing trophies, memories, or dinner, finding new lakes teeming with trophy panfish or eater walleyes has never been simpler.”

The app’s Lake Finder feature helps anglers find a new fishing spot by filtering thousands of lakes for different species, trophy or keeper potential, and abundance based on scientific data acquired from each state’s fish and wildlife agencies. In addition to fish-related parameters, the app allows users to filter lakes based on lake size, access amenities like parking, toilets, and boat ramps – all for an entire region, among one or several species.

Other key features of the app include area insights, regulations, weather, fishery details, offline maps, recent satellite imagery, and an Apple CarPlay integration. As the fishing season kicks off across the U.S. this spring, onX Fish customers can expect the company to continue updating its offering and toolset in new states, starting in the Midwest.

The app is currently available in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, and can be downloaded on the onX Fish website or at the Apple App Store. As onX Fish expands, annual membership pricing is just $34.99.

For more information on onX Fish, visit https://www.onxmaps.com/fish/app

About onX

Founded in 2009, onX is a pioneer in digital outdoor navigation, developing software that helps inform, inspire, and empower outdoor recreationists. onX Hunt, onX Offroad, onX Backcountry, and onX Fish make up the company’s suite of apps and are built by explorers for explorers. Because off-the-beaten-path experiences are at the heart of what onX does, the company also leads initiatives to protect and expand access to public land. Since 2018, onX has worked with various partners to secure and improve public land access through direct funding and by supporting key legislation with data analysis and research. Learn more: https://www.onxmaps.com/about

Contact:
Jack Flatley
jack.flatley@onxmaps.com 

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LISBON, Portugal, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Neglect is one of the most pervasive yet overlooked threats to a child’s well-being. Unlike abandonment, neglect often goes unnoticed—leaving children trapped in cycles of chronic emotional harm, broken trust, and long-term developmental struggles.

During a recent visit to SOS Children’s Villages Portugal in Lisbon, Vantage Foundation met with Corporate Fundraising Coordinator Teresa Conceição and Brand and Communication Lead Emerson Marques to discuss the organisation’s 60-year commitment to protecting children who have suffered neglect, abandonment, or abuse.

In Portugal, every 10 minutes, a child grows up without the support they need to thrive—many facing neglect that can span generations. Because neglect is less visible than other forms of harm, it often escapes intervention, leaving children to endure silent, long-lasting trauma. SOS Children’s Villages Portugal works to break this cycle through prevention, protection, and advocacy, ensuring no child is left behind.

Neglect is more than just the absence of care—it’s a chronic erosion of trust, with devastating effects on mental health and development. Children who experience neglect often suffer from emotional distress, attachment issues and difficulties in forming healthy relationships. Without intervention, the cycle of neglect continues, trapping families in a generational struggle.

SOS Children’s Villages Portugal tackles neglect at its roots by strengthening families through education, mental health support, and emergency assistance. By addressing systemic challenges early, they help prevent family breakdowns and reduce the need for out-of-home care.

When family separation is unavoidable, the organisation ensures that children receive high-quality care in a nurturing environment. This includes keeping siblings together, tailoring care to individual needs, and providing caregivers with specialised training in trauma-informed practices. They also advocate for stronger legal protections for young people transitioning out of care, ensuring they have the tools to build independent lives.

Vantage Foundation recognises that ending neglect requires collaboration. By working with organisations like SOS Children’s Villages, businesses, policymakers, and communities can amplify the voices of children in vulnerable situations—and help break the cycle of neglect within families.

“Child neglect is a deep, invisible, and devastating issue,” emphasises Emerson Marques, Brand and Communication Lead at SOS Children’s Villages Portugal. “The more silent it is, the more dangerous it becomes. Sharing this message is essential to breaking the cycle—we need more people to know, care, and join this cause. Only then can we ensure that no child grows up without the love, respect, and safety they deserve.”

“The work of SOS Children’s Villages Portugal is truly inspiring,” said Steven, Executive Director of Vantage Foundation. “It is a testament to what’s possible when we prioritise children’s futures and reinforce the importance of collective action. Neglect is a silent crisis—but together, we can bring it out of the shadows and create real change.”

By confronting neglect head-on, we can build a world where every child grows up with love, respect, and safety.

This initiative is part of Vantage Foundation’s ongoing commitment to empowering vulnerable communities. To learn more about SOS Children’s Villages Portugal, visit https://www.aldeias-sos.org/.

About Vantage Foundation

Vantage Foundation is an independent charitable organization launched at the McLaren Technology Centre in the UK in 2023. The foundation has partnered with organisations worldwide, including Grab Indonesia, the iREDE Foundation in Nigeria, Teach For Malaysia, and Instituto Claret in Brazil, to drive impactful social initiatives.

For more information, please visit www.vantage.foundation

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• Hyundai Motor Group to collaborate with Pertamina and West Java Province to build a waste-to-hydrogen ecosystem, advancing sustainable hydrogen solutions
• By 2027, the Group plans to launch an on-site hydrogen refueling station utilizing Pertamina’s CNG infrastructure
• Building on its successful W2H model in Korea, the Group plans to expand the ecosystem in Indonesia as its first overseas initiative
• The April 2025 summit in Jakarta featured Indonesia’s national hydrogen roadmap, with major contributions from Hyundai and government ministries

SEOUL, South Korea and JAKARTA, Indonesia, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today outlined action plans to establish a waste-to-hydrogen (W2H) ecosystem in West Java Province, Indonesia, during the Global Hydrogen Ecosystem Summit held in Jakarta.

At the summit, the Group unveiled comprehensive plans for the initiative in partnership with Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Ministry of National Development Planning (BAPPENAS), and PT Pertamina (Persero), an Indonesian state-owned energy company.

Hosted by the Indonesia Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (IFHE), the event was attended by key stakeholders, including the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), representatives from the Ministry of National Development Planning (BAPPENAS), and executives from Pertamina and Hyundai Motor Group. During the event, ESDM presented Indonesia’s national hydrogen roadmap, while BAPPENAS outlined hydrogen policies for Nusantara, the country’s new capital city.

As part of the initiative, the Group will establish an on-site hydrogen refueling station using Pertamina’s existing compressed natural gas (CNG) infrastructure, targeting operational launch by 2027. The station will be supplied with low-carbon hydrogen produced from biogas sourced at the Sarimukti landfill near Bandung, the capital of West Java Province.

Following the completion of a technical feasibility study on Sarimukti landfill development, the Group plans to commence construction this year. To bring Korea’s advanced hydrogen policies and technologies into the project, the Group is supporting the effort through a consortium of leading Korean organizations and companies.

The roadmap underscores significant advancements in the Group’s commitment to sustainable hydrogen solutions, as highlighted by its senior management at events in Indonesia and abroad. It also aligns with the objectives of Indonesia’s central government ministries and is reflected in the country’s National Hydrogen and Ammonia Roadmap.

Indonesia Marks First Overseas Milestone in W2H Initiative

The Sarimukti landfill in Indonesia handles about 80 percent of the 1,500 tons of waste generated daily in Bandung. In recent years, neighboring communities have faced repeated natural disasters – including large-scale fires, floods, and landslides – driven by the ongoing effects of global warming and increasingly extreme weather conditions.

Reaffirming its corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitment, the Group has partnered with Good Neighbors to improve local access to drinking water and healthcare. Collaborating with Sejin G&E, the Group plans to secure the Sarimukti landfill, preventing disasters and ensuring safety, while extracting biogas for low-carbon hydrogen production via Hyundai Rotem’s steam methane reformer.

The robust partnership between the Group and Pertamina has paved the way for the development of a comprehensive hydrogen ecosystem covering land provision for refueling stations, hydrogen production and transport, and vehicle utilization.

With strong support from key Indonesian government bodies, this collaboration not only addresses urgent waste management challenges but also lays the groundwork for low carbon hydrogen production.

About Hyundai Motor Group

More information about Hyundai Motor Group can be found at: http://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com or Newsroom: Media Hub by Hyundai, Kia Global Media Center (kianewscenter.com), Genesis Newsroom

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LOS ANGELES, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Reolink, an innovative leader in intelligent visual technology for the home, celebrates Earth Day 2025 by merging technology with conservation. Over the past five years, Reolink has provided nearly 1,000 cameras to NGO partners worldwide, whose lenses have transformed quiet observations into powerful tools for preserving ecosystems and safeguarding biodiversity.

Bridging Technology and Wildlife Conservation

In 2024, Reolink partnered with 13 new NGOs across multiple continents, equipping them with advanced camera technology for remote wildlife observation and data collection without disturbing natural habitats. Long-term collaborations with organizations such as the sea-turtle-focused Olive Ridley Project in the Maldives and the bee protection initiative BCN Honey Fest in Spain continue to make a tangible impact.

Reolink cameras play a crucial role in protecting species and reducing human-wildlife conflicts. In Italy, Salviamo l’Orso uses Reolink Go Ranger PT cameras—the world-first 4K 4G pan & tilt trail camera—as part of its AI-powered Wild Animal Detection and Alert System (WADAS) to protect the critically endangered Marsican brown bear. “We were amazed to see how the cameras continually send images and videos, providing invaluable data for our conservation efforts,” said Stefano Dell‘Osa, WADAS Project Team Lead.

In Canada, Gates’ Wildlife Control, a leader in humane wildlife removal, has deployed nearly 50 Reolink Go Ultra cameras—a 4K 8MP 4G battery-powered model with pan & tilt—to monitor urban wildlife. “Reolink’s cellular cameras allow us to remotely monitor the removal process 24/7,” noted Cassandra Gates, Technician at Gates’ Wildlife Control. “The continuous footage enables us to observe and learn from animal behavior.”

Small Actions, Global Impact

As Earth Day 2025 inspires global action, Reolink underscores that protecting biodiversity begins with seeing nature in its purest form. Designed specifically for outdoor environments, Reolink’s Go PT Ultra, Go Ranger PT, and TrackMix LTE have become trusted choices for NGOs, empowering conservationists with 4G connectivity, AI-powered detection, and remote monitoring capabilities. From AI-powered bear conservation to urban wildlife coexistence, small technological interventions ripple into transformative outcomes.

Learn more about Reolink’s Earth Day campaign and conservation partnerships.

About Reolink

Reolink offers smart security solutions for homes and businesses, aiming for a seamless security experience with its wide range of products. Serving millions globally, it provides video surveillance and protection, standing out for its commitment to security technology innovation. Learn more about Reolink’s offerings at Reolink.com.

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VIENNA, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — From April 7 to 11, the third International Conference on Applications of Radiation Science and Technology (ICARST-2025), hosted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), was held in Vienna, Austria. China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), along with its subsidiary China Isotope & Radiation Corporation (CIRC), formed the largest national delegation at the conference.

China Side Event Shines at ICARST

During the conference, the “Radiation Technology for a Better Home” side event, organized by the China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA) and co-organized by the China Isotope & Radiation Association (CIRA) and CIRC, attracted over 200 participants.

As China’s only large-scale enterprise covering the entire nuclear technology industrial chain, CNNC has always maintained close cooperation with the IAEA, jointly advancing the peaceful use and innovative development of nuclear technology. The rapid development of nuclear technology applications in China is attributed to the establishment of 15 nuclear technology R&D centers and the launch of industrial funds, which foster deep integration between innovation and industrial chains. In 2024, the market value of China’s nuclear technology application industry approached 300 billion yuan. Nuclear technology is emerging as a new engine for economic and social development, ranging from industrial inspection to agricultural breeding, medical health, and irradiation processing.

Participants expressed that China is playing an increasingly important role on the international stage of radiation technology, leading and strengthening the development of global radiation technology. The IAEA will continue to work closely with China and other member states to enhance technological R&D, talent development, and international cooperation.

Demonstrating a Full-Scenario Ecosystem of Nuclear Technology Applications

In the exhibition area, the booth of the Chinese delegation, led by CNNC, became the focus of the scenario exhibition scene at the conference.

Centered around the theme “Radiation Technology for a Better Home”, the booth featured core exhibition zones for nuclear medicine, irradiation applications, and security inspection. The nuclear medicine zone displayed models of gamma knife systems, SPECT/CT equipment, and high-purity germanium spectrometers. Other exhibits include PE-Xc pipes, EB-irradiated panels, radiation detection chips, personal dosimeters, and a robot dog model equipped with detection devices, showcasing smart applications of nuclear technology in various fields.

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As the world marks the second anniversary of the brutal armed conflict, Education Cannot Wait Director Yasmine Sherif highlights the value of aligning humanitarian funding to ensure children can access life-saving quality education.

NEW YORK, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The devastating and protracted armed conflict in Sudan is causing untold suffering for millions of children. This brutal conflict has now surpassed two years, which means two years of lost education for millions of Sudanese children and adolescents. We must invest in their education today. It cannot wait, or we will lose a generation of children and adolescents.

This is one of the most severe humanitarian crises facing the world today. In all, 30 million people need humanitarian assistance, including 16 million children. A total of 12 million people have been displaced inside and outside Sudan since April 2023, straining education systems, budgets and capacity in neighbouring countries.

The education system is in tatters. Approximately 3.1 million school-aged children are displaced internally, with another 1.2 million seeking refuge across borders. Most schools are shuttered or struggling to re-open across the country, leaving 16.5 million children out of school.

With our strategic donor partners, Education Cannot Wait (ECW) has already provided more than US$33 million in investments towards a continued quality education during the ongoing crises in Sudan. Delivered with partners, such as Save the Children, UNICEF, Islamic Relief Worldwide, Mercy Corps, UNHCR and the Norwegian Refugee Council, these investments have provided over 130,000 children with the safety and protection of quality learning environments.

To support the Regional Refugee Response Plan, ECW has also approved a significant new tranche of investments across the region. The new programming – provided in part through generous dedicated funding from the United Kingdom – includes Sudan and the neighboring countries in the Regional Refugee Response Plan: the Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia and South Sudan. The catalytic grants are designed to pull in additional aligned and top-up funding and will be delivered by a variety of partners including governments, UN agencies, civil society and local organizations. Total ECW funding toward the Sudan regional refugee crisis now exceeds US$30 million. We need your help to do more.

The needs are far outpacing the funds available. According to OCHA’s Financial Tracking Service, of the US$4.1 billion required for the humanitarian response, only US$419 million has been mobilized thus far. The humanitarian appeal for education calls for a total of US$108 million. Thus far in 2025, only US$7.9 million has been mobilized; that is just 7.4% of the total education sector requirement.

As a global community, we must prioritize humanitarian funding for education in Sudan and other crisis-impacted countries worldwide. Today’s generation creates our future. The time to act is now. Their education cannot wait.  

CONTACT: Greg Benchwick, gbenchwick@unicef.org

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Master research agreement aims to ‘drive progress that benefits society’

HOUSTON, April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Rice University and ExxonMobil have entered into a master research agreement to collaborate on research initiatives focused on sustainable energy solutions. This landmark collaboration reflects their shared commitment to addressing global challenges in energy, climate and the environment while leveraging their unique expertise and coastal location in the heart of the world’s energy capital, Houston.

“This collaboration underscores Rice’s mission to accelerate long-lasting advances in sustainable energy,” Rice President Reginald DesRoches said. “By combining Rice’s interdisciplinary expertise with ExxonMobil’s leadership in the energy sector, we are laying the foundation for transformative solutions that are aspirational, accessible and attainable. Together, we aim to drive progress that benefits society and ensures a sustainable and secure energy future.”

The collaboration builds on Rice’s interdisciplinary approach to innovation, drawing from the university’s strengths in materials science, polymers and catalysts, high-performance computing and applied mathematics. Together with ExxonMobil, Rice aims to develop systematic and comprehensive solutions that support the global energy transition and align with the university’s strategic plan to create sustainable futures.

“Our commitment to science and engineering, combined with Rice’s exceptional resources for research and innovation, will drive solutions to help meet growing energy demand,” said Mike Zamora, president of ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Co. “We’re thrilled to work together with Rice.”

The first research project under this agreement is already underway. Led by Qilin Li, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Rice and co-director of the NEWT Center (Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology-Enabled Water Treatment), the project focuses on developing advanced technologies to treat desalinated produced water from oil and gas operations for beneficial reuse.

Li’s innovative approach uses electrochemical advanced oxidation processes to remove persistent volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds and ammonia-nitrogen — contaminants that pose risks to human health and the environment. Her work aims to improve water treatment technologies, enabling the safe and beneficial reuse of produced water for applications such as agriculture, wildlife and industrial processes. In addition, the project explores the potential to recover ammonia and produce hydrogen, contributing to sustainable resource management.

“Our agreement with ExxonMobil highlights Rice’s ability to bring together diverse expertise to create lasting solutions,” said Ramamoorthy Ramesh, executive vice president for research at Rice. “This collaboration allows us to tackle key challenges in energy, water and resource sustainability by harnessing the power of an interdisciplinary systems approach.”

With more projects set to launch in the coming months and years, the agreement is expected to significantly advance Rice’s leadership in sustainability and its role in driving impactful advances in the energy sector, university officials said.

About Rice University
Located on a 300-acre forested campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is consistently ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has highly respected schools of architecture, business, continuing studies, engineering and computing, humanities, music, natural sciences and social sciences and is home to the Baker Institute for Public Policy. Internationally, the university maintains the Rice Global Paris Center, a hub for innovative collaboration, research and inspired teaching located in the heart of Paris, and Rice Global India in Bengaluru. With 4,776 undergraduates and 4,104 graduate students, Rice’s undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio is just under 6-to-1. Its residential college system builds close-knit communities and lifelong friendships, just one reason why Rice is ranked No. 1 for lots of race/class interaction and No. 7 for best-run colleges by the Princeton Review.

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