Remove Local Remove Policy Remove Puerto Rico
article thumbnail

4 ways to ensure Latin America’s growing pot of capital drives long-term growth

TechCrunch

Sebastián Vidal is the chief innovation officer at Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust and former executive director at parallel18. In response, governments should push bilingual policies in both schools and businesses, offering greater funding and hiring support for courses like English for IT professionals.

article thumbnail

Lessons from 2019 to maximize future disaster giving decisions

Candid

Putting this best practice into action, in 2019—two years after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico—the Amgen Foundation awarded $257,500 to the University of Puerto Rico for rebuilding efforts. . Nonprofits need support to engage in activities that influence disaster-related policies. and internationally.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Announcing Our First Impact Labs Cohort on Zero Hunger: Addressing Food Insecurity in the U.S.

Saleforce Nonprofit

Our first cohort of Community Fellows came together last week to dig into the topic, specifically investigating: How might we support food banks and food suppliers in anticipating people’s needs locally to provide nutritious meals with dignity? Melvin (Mel) hails from Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. Food Insecurity. Melvin Acosta.

Hunger 93
article thumbnail

Glovo to double down African investment in the next 12 months — but will it stay put?

TechCrunch

Co-founder Sacha Michaud believes these markets are currently underserved, and Glovo has found the right opportunity to work with local restaurants, bringing them online to reach new customers in a bid to “make everything, within all towns and cities, available to everyone.” million people.

article thumbnail

Democrats have a new plan to legalize marijuana federally

The Verge

Cory Booker (D-NJ), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) released a discussion draft of legislation that proposes sweeping reform to marijuana policy in the US. Medicinal marijuana is even more widespread, legal in 37 states, Puerto Rico, D.C., Photo by: BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images. On Wednesday, Sens.

article thumbnail

The Station: Rounding up the Tesla Cyber Roundup, a Waymo change up and the mysterious disappearance of Bolt Mobility

TechCrunch

. “Panigrahi has been with Waymo for almost six years in a variety of product leadership roles, managing our engineering and commercial roadmaps across ride hailing, long haul trucking and local delivery,” the statement continued. Department of Transportation and Energy announced that all 50 states, D.C.

Mobile 79
article thumbnail

Addressing Maternity Care Deserts: A Conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Cherot

Non Profit Quarterly

That work helps inform research and policy. “We’re watching hospitals close across the country and patients having to really navigate how to get to providers.” And then lastly, [it’s] about telehealth policy. We step in and help moms for policy change because this is to prioritize the health of moms and babies.…On