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Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, tens of thousands of Ukrainians have been killed and many more injured. Virgin Unite is proud to support The Superhumans Center as in awe of the work it does to provide lifesaving prosthetics and rehabilitation to so many brave Ukrainians wounded by war. We encourage everyone to learn more about this incredible organisation and to do what you can to support Superhuman’s lifesaving work: https://superhumans.com Olga Rudnieva Andrey Stavnitser

Virgin Unite's Local Legends is a £1 million fund to support community-based UK charities and we're looking forward to announcing the next round of selected charities soon! 

Congratulations to the incredible team at AKQA Bloom for winning a Silver Lion at Cannes for the design of the Planetary Guardians brand that uniquely “Listens to Earth” AKQA, alongside Aza Raskin and the team at the Earth Species Project, used AI to capture sounds from three natural systems – the Great Barrier Reef, the Amazon, and the sounds of the Arctic Tern, a bird that travels around 44,000 miles from pole to pole each year. The logos are more than intriguing visuals. They offer science in a uniquely creative format, becoming a tool that helps humanity be synchronised with the Earth. After all, our planet doesn’t need us to give it a voice; it needs us to listen. https://lnkd.in/g-g6iKtJ

"Problems that span generations require leadership that does too.” 🤝 Driven by this purpose, in 2023, our friends at We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) set out to explore obstacles and opportunities for heightened collaboration among generations. Virgin Unite is proud to be partnering with WAFF as a key champion of #IntergenerationalCollaboration and had the privilege of participating in the launch of this brand-new Global Study, produced in partnership with The Possibilists and WU (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien) (Vienna University of Economics and Business) designed to share the results of their findings, case studies, and global recommendations that can be implemented by any organisation or individual. Want to learn more? Check out WAFF’s Global Study here: https://lnkd.in/dnJA_N2D

#Mission2025 is a high ambition coalition of leading businesses, mayors, investors, cultural leaders, health leaders, scientists, youth activists and civil society for 1.5°C-aligned outcomes at #COP30. Over the next 18 months there is a need for loud voices across the globe to showcase their support of collaborative momentum towards 1.5C. Join us on a decade-defining mission to secure the success of our economies and the well-being of our people and planet. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ekqx4bG2

#TheCranesCall, a documentary on the mission to secure accountability for war crimes in Ukraine, premiered at #Tribeca2024. The powerful film was made by HiddenLight Productions - congratulations to all the team.

As #VolunteersWeek in the UK comes to a close Virgin Unite would like to celebrate all volunteers, with a particular shout-out to the #LocalLegends from Virgin who are giving their time and energy to help make a difference: https://lnkd.in/gbxwdP5a

A healthy ocean is essential for a healthy climate. This #WorldOceanDay, we’re joining ocean-advocates as they call for transformative collaboration to protect our blue planet: https://virg.in/3x4OFbF | Planetary Guardians

The Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) is dedicated to humanitarian action and community development through open mapping. Virgin Unite is proud to have supported HOT since selected as an Audacious Project in 2020. This #WorldEnvironmentDay they're shining a light on the millions of people that live in unmapped regions around the globe and why it’s critically important that we help close map data gaps. Watch their new video showing how the increase in climate-related disasters, and a lack of data, poses serious risks to the most vulnerable populations, especially in the global south: https://lnkd.in/gu62UsAq

Richard Branson sat down with Kate Sullivan from To Dine For to share stories from Virgin Unite's journey. From launching the Planetary Guardians, to the spark that led to the creation of The Elders Foundation, Richard reflects on some of his most memorable moments with Virgin Unite. https://to.pbs.org/4bJCsrX