Girls Who Code and
Conservation International named as Signature Grant Partners
to receive the multi-year grants
NEW
YORK, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P
Global Foundation, the philanthropic arm of S&P
Global (NYSE: SPGI), today announced the launch of a new
multi-year, $5 million philanthropic
grants program, selecting Girls Who Code and
Conservation International as Signature Grant Partners. Each
organization will receive $2.5
million over the next five years. The program focuses on
accelerating progress in two key areas: diversifying the technology
and data talent pipeline and creating environmental resilience, in
alignment with the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals.
With this philanthropic capital, Girls Who Code will
train and equip more than 650,000 students for careers in the
technology and data sectors, helping to close the gender gap in
these fields. Meanwhile, Conservation
International will restore freshwater ecosystems in
significant locations across the globe, strengthening environmental
resilience for vulnerable communities.
Driven by research and data, and working collectively with
partners and other stakeholders, the S&P Global Foundation
seeks to accelerate progress towards inclusive sustainable
economies and thriving global communities. Since 2018, the
S&P Global Foundation has awarded more than $53 million to nonprofit organizations and
partners around the globe.
"We are pleased to work with Girls Who Code and Conservation
International as our new signature grant partners to bring about
strategic and transformative impact," said Annette O'Hanlon, Chief Corporate Responsibility
& Diversity Officer at S&P Global and Chair of the S&P
Global Foundation. "Our philanthropic programs are designed to
address issues essential to long-term sustainability, and through a
data-driven and inclusive approach and employee engagement, we are
committed to making a real impact in the communities where we live
and work."
"At Girls Who Code, we understand that it's not enough to foster
a passion for computer science among girls and young women. We also
need to build pathways to ensure that they are given equal access
to opportunities that turn their interest into lucrative and
exciting careers," said Tarika
Barrett, CEO of Girls Who Code. "We're grateful for the
support from the S&P Global Foundation as we work to close the
gender gap in the technology sector, level the playing field for
our most marginalized students, and build a tech workforce that's
representative of the diverse world we live in today."
"We are excited to launch this partnership with S&P Global
Foundation to promote community climate resilience. Our work will
be focused on populations with significant poverty who are highly
vulnerable to climate-related threats. As S&P Global
Foundation's Signature Grant Partner for Creating Environmental
Resilience, we will be dedicated to making conservation go faster
and have greater impact on people and nature, accelerating and
scaling science that will improve well-being and livelihoods for
local communities," said Sebastian Troeng, Executive Vice
President, Conservation International.
About S&P Global Foundation
The S&P Global Foundation, the keystone of S&P Global's
philanthropic efforts, supports the building of inclusive and
resilient communities. At the Foundation, we focus our program
efforts where we can maximize opportunities to engage our people
and are created to have a real impact in the communities where we
live and work.
The S&P Global Foundation focuses its efforts where we can
make a real difference: Diversifying Technology & Data and
Creating Environmental Resilience.
Visit S&P Global Foundation website for more
information, and learn about our Impact Profile.
About Conservation International
Conservation International protects nature for the benefit of
humanity. Through science, policy, fieldwork and finance, we
spotlight and secure the most important places in nature for the
climate, for biodiversity and for people. With offices in 30
countries and projects in more than 100 countries, Conservation
International partners with governments, companies, civil society,
Indigenous peoples and local communities to help people and nature
thrive together. Go to Conservation.org for more, and follow
our work on Conservation News, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok,
Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
About Girls Who Code
Girls Who Code is an international nonprofit organization
working to close the gender gap in technology, and is leading the
movement to inspire, educate, and equip students who identify as
girls or nonbinary with the computing skills needed to pursue 21st
century opportunities. Since launching in 2012, Girls Who Code has
reached 670,000 students through our in-person and virtual
programming, and 218,000 of our alumni are college or career-aged.
Girls Who Code has sparked culture change through marketing
campaigns and advocacy efforts, generating 14 Billion engagements
globally. In 2019, the organization was named the #1 Most
Innovative Non-Profit on Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies
list, and in 2023 was named one of Fast Company's Brands That
Matter. The organization was also named one of NonProfit Times'
Best Nonprofits to Work For in 2022 and 2023. Visit Girls Who Code
website for more information.
Media Contact:
Nadja
Jiang
Communications
+44 79
74044522
nadja.jiang@spglobal.com
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