ATLANTA, Georgia, July 4 -- Care USA posted the following statement on July 3, 2024, by Abdoulaye Zongo, acting country director at CARE Democratic Republic of the Congo: * * * "CARE is deeply alarmed by the escalation of violence in eastern DRC, particularly the recent takeover of Kanyabayonga, Kayna, and Kirumba. This conflict puts countless civilians, especially women and girls, at risk. We are particularly concerned about an increase in Gender-based violence. All parties to the conflict mu  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 4 -- The Carter Center issued the following news release: The 2024 Carter Center Weekend raised more than $2.8 million in donations and auction sales to support the Center's mission of waging peace and combating disease, profoundly impacting millions worldwide. The annual fundraiser held June 26-30 in San Diego, California, included presentations by Center staff, excursions, and social events, in addition to live and silent auctions. "We are incredibly grateful for the c  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 4 -- Care USA issued the following news release on July 3, 2024: After devastating communities across the southern Caribbean earlier this week, Hurricane Beryl, a storm fueled by global warming, is now impacting Jamaica as a life-threatening Category 4 hurricane. CARE and Caribbean Gender Alliance - an alliance of civil society organizations across the region serving all Caribbean people with an emphasis on marginalized groups - are coordinating with local partners to ass  more

TUCKER, Georgia, July 4 -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) announces the appointment of Hannah Keck as director, communications. She will be responsible for the planning and coordination of communication activities for USPOULTRY and its family of organizations, including the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). She will report to Gwen Venable, executive vice president - expo & communicat  more

MACON, Georgia, July 4 -- The Humane Society of the United States issued the following news release: The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for throwing a puppy off of a bridge in Macon, Georgia. The Case: On May 21, the Macon-Bibb County Sheriff's office in Georgia was alerted to the discovery of a severely injured puppy. A witness reported seeing two  more