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NEWS:
IGDC Solutions, SA’s KIAN Investments Partner to Bring Low Cost Sustainable Housing, Jobs to Africa
(Durban, SA, 1/11/12) - Today IGDC Solutions a US based developer of sustainable & alternative energy efficient housing/habitats has partnered with South Africa’s KIAN Investments to bring innovative and affordable low cost housing & jobs to Africa.
IGDC Solutions provides developing communities worldwide with education, consulting, and real world expertise in the creation and implementation of energy efficient, affordable, low cost housing and habitats using modular prefabrication and construction processes.
“We work in support of the estimated 1+ billion people living worldwide without benefit of adequate shelter, clean water and sustainable energy.” said John Noller, Chairman of IGDC Solutions, “Our social entrepreneurship licensing model creates living wages and employment opportunities within local populations. Many people have called this century, the “African Century” but without adequate, affordable, and sustainable housing, African populations will never move forward to reach their intended potential.”
KIAN Investments will develop its first IGDC Solutions licensed fabrication facility in Durban, South Africa, creating jobs and local employment to manufacture, construct, and develop green, sustainable, low cost, zero net energy efficient housing and habitats. The facility will also construct mobile clinics, emergency relief shelters, and schools along with other development projects.
In partnering with a local developer such as KIAN, IGDC Solutions is able to pinpoint the exact needs of local communities and to ensure that essential elements are incorporated into deals, benefitting both the populations being served and the long term prospects for success of these housing and habitat development projects.
The agreement with KIAN provides for the development of multiple fabrication plants throughout Africa where the need for low cost sustainable housing and jobs presents an opportunity. The projects will guarantee indigenous jobs at each site, providing not just new housing, but skill building opportunities for workers and a living wage which will last long after any one construction project is completed.
“This stipulation to hire and train locally is a non negotiable element in all our worldwide deals. We also make it mandatory in our licensing contracts to increase the percentage of female employees and train them for skilled trades such as monitoring the energy grid, jobs that would otherwise be very difficult for them to achieve.” says Toshia Wildasin, CEO of IGDC Solutions “And in Africa, where 34 of 53 nations are listed on the UN index of least developed countries a good yearly income stands at about USD $200. Housing and jobs can be a tremendous catalyst for change.”
For KIAN, the benefit of having a partner with years of experience in green building that possesses the ability to service such large scale needs in Africa is priceless. “With IGDC’s innovative licensing model of reliable, standardized yet innovative construction methods which relies on local labor, education and skill building, combined with their global supply chain and strategic sourcing expertise we can deliver Africa consistent green, sustainable, and affordable housing. We couldn’t ask for a better partner for Africa’s future,” says William Mason, CEO of KIAN Investments.
It’s estimated that the initial IGDC Solutions/KIAN Investments licensed fabrication facility will break ground in early 2012. Financing for projects will be secured as part of a unique public-private partnership in which UN, governmental, and NGO funding will facilitate development projects and job creation.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
IGDC SOLUTIONS: Provides developing communities with education, consulting, and real world expertise in the creation and implementation of energy efficient, cost effective, low income housing and habitats in support of all people living without benefit of adequate shelter, clean water and sustainable energy worldwide; they do this while creating living wages and employment opportunities within local populations. This effort strengthens public-private sector joint ventures that advance sustainable housing and energy development on regional, national, and global levels utilizing a unique educational platform. IGDC http://www.igdcsolutions.org
KIAN INVESTMENTS: KIAN Investments is a leading Africa investment firm located in South Africa with a focus on Energy, Mining, Telecommunications, Real Estate and Public Company Financing. The African Energy Sector provides KIAN with the ability to selectively provide capital to a broad range of opportunities which take into account both the size and scale of a project as well as the enormous need for energy projects throughout Africa. KIAN has access to alternative and traditional energy technologies & solutions including and not limited to solar, wind, waste to energy, geothermal, hydro, coal, gas and oil. KIAN targets African countries where there are tremendous opportunities for renewable and conventional energy investment and the firm brings operational and economic maturity along with technology which is best positioned to help Africa bridge its current electricity supply/demand gap (primarily with wind, small hydro, solar and coal energy). KIAN Investments and its people are committed to helping in communities where we work and live, and in places more distant, where our ideas, people and resources can make a difference in solving crucial social and environmental issues. http://www.kianinvestments.co.za/
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EVENTS:
IGDC Solutions, World Energy Forum and Energy, Water Institute of New York Partner for Holiday Event
(New York, December 14, 2011) – On Tuesday December 20, 2011 IGDC Solutions will host a holiday reception at the New York Waldorf Astoria in partnership with the World Energy Forum, and the New York Institute of Energy and Water. The event will bring together experts and professionals from organizations such as the United Nations, Fortune 500 companies and sustainability authorities from local and international governments.
The reception will take place in the Saudi Royal Suite from 6p-8p est and will feature brief presentations by Dr. Harold Oh, President and Chairman, Energy and Water Institute of New York and from IGDC Co-Founders John Noller and Toshia Wildasin.
The purpose of the event is to provide sustainability decision makers with a chance to mingle, network and get to know each other in preparation for the United Nations 2012 yearly theme `Sustainable Energy For All’ gets underway.
As the Millennium Development Goal deadline of 2015 looms ever closer the UN has recognized that energy is central to nearly every major challenge and opportunity the world faces today. Housing, jobs, security, climate change, food production all require access to sustainable energy as an essential element for strengthening economies, protecting ecosystems and global equity for all peoples. Today, more than 2 billion people worldwide have no or only intermittent access to electricity and some 2.5 billion people – almost half of humanity – rely on traditional biomass for cooking and heating. Universal access to energy, improved efficiency and enhanced deployment of renewable sources are ambitious goals, and the Secretary-General is leading a Sustainable Energy for All initiative to make them achievable. The initiative calls for private sector, national and international commitments to achieve success in development and poverty alleviation.
“By bringing together decision makers to an event such as those attending the IGDC, World Energy Forum, Energy and Water Institute of NY holiday gathering, we’re getting a head start on the public-private partnerships which will directly impact the UN’s goals”, said Toshia Wildasin.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PARTICIPATING GROUPS:
IGDC SOLUTIONS: Provides developing communities with education, consulting, and real world expertise in the creation and implementation of energy efficient cost effective low income housing and
infrastructure alternatives in support of the estimated 1+ billion people living without benefit of adequate shelter, clean water and inexpensive sustainable energy worldwide; while creating living wages and employment opportunities within local populations. This effort strengthens public-private sector joint ventures that advance sustainable housing and energy development on regional, national, and global levels utilizing a unique educational platform. www.igdcsolutions.org
THE NEW YORK INSTITUTE FOR ENERGY AND WATER: The mission of New York Institute of Energy and Water is to generate, disseminate, and preserve knowledge, and to bring this knowledge to bear on the great challenges of the 21st century world in energy, water, and environment; by providing its students with an education that combines rigorous teaching and research which cuts across traditional disciplinary boundaries, based on relevance to the practical world where actions are taking place. http://nyiew.org/
THE WORLD ENERGY FORUM: (WEF) focuses on the global energy industry. Tracking news, polls, and developments in the global industry, World Energy Forum is a platform and a regularly held event for collaboration, discussion and creating change. Be it challenges of climate change or technological developments in offshore deep water drilling, WEF is the only website that makes all that possible. www.wef21.org
* HUMMONEY @ THE CORNELL CLUB NY FOR OCTOBER 18, 2010 PANEL, "MONEY, MORE MONEY - (October 9, 2010) --- HUMMoney and The Cornell Club – New York present “Money . . . More Money,” a financial series hosted by CNN's founding financial editor Myron Kandel, and including the "All Ivy" schools’ network of alumni! These events will be open to House Members of The Cornell Club – New York and to members of New York’s Ivy League Clubs including Columbia, Harvard, The University of Pennsylvania, Princeton, Yale, and Williams College. This event includes a formal evening of cocktails, dinner, networking and learning from a panel of financial experts. The first panel in the series, “Surviving the Investment Tsunami,” will be held Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at The Cornell Club. Moderated by Myron Kandel, the discussion will focus on: How to invest in a perilous environment, what it takes to be an intelligent investor, the emotional quotient of investing, and how to deal with the flood of investment information without drowning. Panelists will include: Sue Herera, Co-Anchor of CNBC’s Power Lunch; Matthew Bishop, Author, U.S. Business Editor and New York Bureau Chief of The Economist magazine; Gary Rivlin, award winning Author and Journalist; and Greg Lewin, contributing editor to HUMMoney and General Partner at TLF Capital.
*This CSR Cooperative event is taking place on Saturday, September 18, 2010 in the heart of Harlem, NYC at the www.88morningside.com building featuring the emerging designers of Harlem Fashion Row whom the event benefits, and is hosted by David Rabadi of LA Splash & Harlem Talk Radio, Jonathan Valdez of Orange Juice & Biscuits and David C. Melton, stylist; with music by DJ Tygerlilly!
*This CSR Cooperative event took place on Friday, September 10, 2010 in the center of the tents at Lincoln Center during IMG’s Mercedes Benz NYC Fashion Week for Spring 2011 fashion shows. HUMMedia’s client Angelo Sorrenti launched his `ASIAM’ brand and foundation.
PRODUCTIONS:
One Love Learning Foundation
One Love Learning Foundation has a mission to empower students with the tools to satisfy their basic food requirements, while facilitating communication with their peers around the world to stimulate learning, eliminate cultural barriers, and expand their global awareness. This project, titled, "I WANT TO KNOW", was finished in November 2012, and included a rebranding of OLLF's content and website for the purposes of awareness, engagement and fundraising for the organization based in Atlanta, Jamaica and South Africa (`empowering youth with practical educational programs in sustainability, culture and technology to equip them with relevant skill sets that help them excel in the real world') where we led the creative team, produced video, developed the foundation strategy, and messaging/social media materials. (Editor, Max Ramming; Producers, Pamela Mcnall, Joy DiBenedetto, Kelli Koogler and Camille Feanny for HUM: Human Unlimited Media (c) 2012)
*This CSR Cooperative production served as HUMMEDIA’s holiday card, 2010 and highlights the work the organization has done throughout the year.
*This CSR Cooperative co-production in partnership with www.palacedigital.com and www.themixxnyc.com highlights the American Cancer Society’s `Relay For Life’ benefitting the LGBT Community and friends; and takes place on Saturday September 25, at the Winter Garden Atrium at the World Financial Center in NYC. The video features Actor/Director Scott Bryce, writer David Rabadi of LA Splash Worldwide, Actress Jodi Stevens, and Jonathan Valdez of Orange Juice and Biscuits.
PREVIOUS CLIENTS:
The Michael Bolton Charities (past)
Founded in 1993, the Mission of The Michael Bolton Charities, Inc. is dedicated to two critical areas: (1) The assistance of children and women "at risk;” and, (2) Through education and effective programs, create social awareness to broaden horizons and expand opportunities for youth across socioeconomic and multicultural lines.
Voices Against Brain Cancer (past)
Voices Against Brain Cancer was started in loving memory of Gary Lichtenstein who lost his valiant battle with brain cancer on October 1, 2003. Soon after his passing, Gary’s family started Voices Against Brain Cancer to raise money and awareness for the fight against this illness. The organization’s mission is to find a cure for brain cancer by advancing scientific research, increasing awareness within the medical community and supporting patients and families afflicted with this devastating disease. VABC founder Mario Lichtenstein says, “The name Voices is not only about the Lichtenstein Family. It’s about all the families all over the world who are fighting this devastating disease.” The Foundation is driven to finding a cure and with its supporters to fund the research that will directly impact those affected with brain tumors.
The Few Institute and Dr. Julius Few (past)
TFI is driven to meet and strives to exceed the utmost standards for ethical, highly skilled plastic surgery care that is individualized, personalized and upholds the privacy of all individuals at all times.
John O’Melveny Woods & `The Seekers’ series (past)
John O’Melveny Woods is a successful entrepreneur who attended USC Film School, and has written numerous television shows, screenplays, articles, and non-fiction books. Return to Treasure Island is his first book; his second Jesse James Secret: Codes, Cover-Ups and Hidden Treasure was the basis for the History Channel’s highest rated show, was published in Fall 2010. His next book, `The Seekers’ series is described as …“An action adventure mystery series of novels set in contemporary times triggered by ancient events and decisions made during the Crusades of the 12th Century”. www.TheSeekers.com
Optimal Health and Prevention Research Foundation (past)
The mission of the Optimal Health and Prevention Research Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity established in San Diego, CA is to make a measurable difference in improving individual health through innovative, science-based, “Personalized Health” programs that encourage and enable life-style decisions and other self-care measures that may prevent the onset of debilitating and life-threatening chronic diseases. The Foundation is now fulfilling its mission by developing the Integrative Optimal Health and Prevention Personalized Self-Care Program. The Foundation’s approach brings together key concepts of two major emerging areas of 21st Century Medicine: a) Personalized, Predictive, Preventive, Proactive and Participatory Medicine, as well as b) Integrative Medicine, which combines the best of “conventional” and “complementary/alternative” medical practices.
THE LIBRARY OF AMERICAN BROADCASTING’S 2010 - `Giants of Broadcasting' (annual)
The Eighth Annual GIANTS OF BROADCASTING Awards Ceremony and Luncheon took place in New York’s Grand Hyatt Hotel on OCTOBER 6, 2010, sponsored by the national LIBRARY OF AMERICAN BROADCASTING, which has among its life missions defining and honoring those individuals who played pivotal roles in creating and advancing the electronic arts. CHARLES OSGOOD of CBS Sunday Morning and
CBS Radio will continue in his role as Master of Ceremonies. The luncheon is the Library’s largest fundraising event, providing the resources to maintain the nation’s most extensive broadcasting archives and collection of oral histories. The cocktail reception begins at 11:30 a.m. and the awards ceremony begins at noon.
THE CONCEPT FARM IS (past):
The Concept Farm combines and award winning ad agency, production house and entertainment development group with complete digital marketing capabilities. From creative development through to full-up broadcast and print production, we manage and execute all aspects of a communications program, integrate and design for the web and provide strategic planning. We also develop and produce entertainment content/programming for film, TV and the web. The Concept Farm embraces that today’s consumer is `always on’ and knows that successful brands need to engage with 1000 points of contact.
The Concept Farm was recently named one of `Ad Age's' Best places to work, 2009; and the firm's clients center around Media, Financial Services, Sports, Non profit (Cause/Activist), and branded products and includes: Alpine Meadows Ski Resort and Homewood Mountain; Allure Magazine; Disney-ESPN; Author James Patterson; Majesco; News Corp; Nielsen; NYCTV; Thomson-Reuters; Starz; TNT; Versus; MSNBC; BNY Mellon; Capital G; Dreyfus; Pershing; SAP; TRW; US Olympic Bid Committee; American Heart Association; Coolin Your Code; Greenpeace; NWLC; UNEP; Estee Lauder; Natural Y Reco; and Windstream.
About 88 Morningside: (event) Located on a quiet block directly across from Morningside Park, 88 Morningside is in the center Harlem, NYC. The modern 12-story building's exterior, created by GF55 Partners, features large, semi-reflective windows providing sweeping views of Central Park, Morningside Heights, the Manhattan skyline and Morningside Park. 88 Morningside’s interior vision was conceived by cutting edge design firm Curated. Halstead Property Development Marketing is the exclusive sales and marketing firm for 88 Morningside. For more information on the building, visit www.88morningside.com. The building has teamed with Harlem’s Fashion Row for a Fashion Week event to showcase the up and coming designers from the Harlem community. On Saturday, September 18th, this stunning backdrop will highlight designers Telfar, Sammy B, Niiamer, and Viscera NY and will be hosted by the most fabulous David Rabadi of Splash Worldwide and Harlem Talk Radio, the incomparable stylist David C. Melton, and Orange Juice and Biscuits Founder Jonathan Valdez. Music by DJ TygerLilly and an exclusive art installation by the Creative Team of Harlem’s Fashion Row will complete the scene. Harlem Fashion Row is also giving back to the community with proceeds from many HFR events going to The Brotherhood Sister-Sol, a community based youth mentoring program.
“Miracle Trainer” Angelo Sorrenti, (event ) www.angelosorrenti.com recently featured in Allure Magazine and V Man - who dubbed the fitness guru “fashion’s foremost shapemaker” and his innovative ASIAM Company featuring the Integral Advanced Manipulation program. Launch event in the heart of the tents at Lincoln Center working with IMG Worldwide producers of `Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Spring 2011’ celebrating his ASIAM juice cafes; ASIAM supplement line and the innovative ASIAM fitness apparel line; and announcing his partnership with Avis Gold Richards, of Birds Nest Productions “LUNCH-NYC” program, airing on Bloomberg NYC this Fall, and Angelo’s own ASIAM Charity Foundation, a partnership of `Birds Nest Foundation’ www.birdsnestfoundation.org/ with the `CSR Cooperative’ founded by H/U/M Media www.humnews.com. The effort will serve to create local and school based programs designed to encourage young people that exercise and eating right can be fun, and rewarding.
lighter living - (past) Simple wellness solutions with age defying benefits. lighterliving.com and Marjolein Brugman are your guide on your journey to wellness; ultimately we hope to create a happier, healthier and more connected world.
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Media Consultant, `One Young World,’ Euro RSCG - January 2010-February 2010/NY-London-Provided media direction and interview strategy for the world’s first, and largest gathering of under-25 leaders ever, anywhere at the London `One Young World’ Summit.
Media Consultant, News Editor, Sermo, Inc - July 2009-December 2009/Cambridge, Massachusetts Provided the largest group of online social network of doctors with strategic, directive media advice, counseling; special project services relating to media interviews, campaign development, and project implementation specific to the US health care reform debate. Served as daily, managing editor for the network news chosen and provided for this very specialized physicians community as “Healthcare Reform Headlines”. (past)
