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World Food Program USA is a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. that raises U.S. support for the U.N. World Food Programme (WFP), the largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger across the globe. Thanks to Astellas USA Foundation’s support, WFP is implementing its approach to nutrition outreach for pregnant women, lactating mothers and children under the age of two in El Salvador. Upon completion of health check-ups and nutrition training, approximately 800 pregnant and lactating women are receiving a monthly voucher for SuperCereal+, a highly fortified blend of corn, soy and dairy that contains crucial vitamins and minerals necessary for healthy growth and development.

To learn more, visit www.wfp.org.

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Astellas USA Foundation partners with Americares to support medical care for uninsured and underinsured patients all across the United States. With Astellas USA Foundation's support, Americares provides medicine, medical supplies and technical support to safety net health facilities serving more than five million patients in need. More than 800 free clinics and health centers nationwide benefit from the program which helps to increase capacity, provide comprehensive care, improve health outcomes and reduce costs for patients.

To learn more, visit www.americares.org.

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The United Nations Foundation's Shot@Life Campaign helps expand access to life Saving childhood measles vaccines. 2017 marks the third year Astellas USA Foundation has supported the United Nations Foundation Shot@Life campaign’s efforts to eradicate measles in Latin America through immunizing more than 200,000 children in 2015 and 2016. In 2017, Astellas USA Foundation’s grant will help United Nations Foundation to immunize 100,000 more children, as well as help ensure all measles vaccinations are up to date and monitor hard to reach rural areas.

To learn more, visit shotatlife.org.

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Astellas USA Foundation is providing funds to Boys Town to help them promote positive mental health and raise awareness about teen suicide warning signs and prevention. Thanks to a grant from Astellas USA Foundation, the Boys Town National Hotline® and its Your Life, Your Voice website are connecting teens from across the country by phone, online messaging and mobile texting to highly trained Crisis Counselors who can help them conquer challenges like depression, anxiety and bullying. Boys Town Crisis Counselors receive more than 180,000 calls and messages each year – about 500 per day – from teens and parents.

To learn more, click here.

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Miracle Flights, through its Flights for Kids program, assists economically disadvantaged families with seriously ill children in need of distant medical treatment not available in their home area. In 2016, Astellas USA Foundation provided funds for 72 flights to transport children with rare medical disorders to top medical facilities across the county to help accurately diagnose, treat and receive valuable second opinions. The Foundation is thrilled to continue its support of Miracle Flights this year by providing funds for approximately 67 flights in 2017 for children and their families.

To learn more, visit www.miracleflights.org.


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In partnership with GrowingGreat and Para Los Niños, Astellas USA Foundation funded “From Bean Seeds to Frijoles: STEM Learning Begins” — a program to bring STEM to life in school gardens and teach urban gardening skills to 1,400 inner-city Los Angeles first graders, siblings and families.

GrowingGreat empowers children to grow up healthy through science-based garden and nutrition education by providing STEM experiences to inspire grades PreK-12 to become scientists, engineers, farmers and chefs. Para Los Niños' mission is to help children and their families succeed in school and in life.

Learn more at www.growinggreat.org.

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Science Buddies is dedicated to helping increase K-12 science literacy and fostering enthusiasm for science. Astellas USA Foundation’s funding to Science Buddies helps them develop software and content that creates online communities, resources and tools for students and teachers to create informal science and engineering projects.

Volunteers can serve as online mentors or role models for K-12 science students, and/or a helpful advisor during the science project process through the “Ask an Expert Program.” This is a free online forum where students and parents can ask questions about K-12 science projects. Volunteers provide personalized assistance with students who have questions about any phase of their project.

For volunteer information and to sign up, click here.

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iBIO Institute EDUCATE Center's Stellar Girls program inspires girls in Grades 3-8 to enter into STEM careers. Through weekly after-school activities, students explore how STEM is used to feed, fuel, heal and save the world. They engage in hands-on activities, interact with professionals, and learn how to apply STEM skills to real-world problems.

Volunteers can sign up to be Comet Speakers or Nova Mentors. Comet Speakers provide 10-minute presentations about education, job options, and emerging opportunities. Nova Mentors serve as role models and sources of inspiration and encouragement for one Stellar Girls program.

For more information, click here. To sign up, contact this email.