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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
NACA Collaborates with Ko Family Foundation to Launch Two Merit Based Scholarships to Empower Future Chinese American Leaders
Atlanta, Georgia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2025) - The National Association of Chinese Americans (NACA) is proud to announce the launch of the Ko Family Scholarship and NACA Leadership Scholarship, two prestigious merit-based scholarships initiative dedicated to nurturing and empowering the next generation of Chinese American leaders. The Ko Family Scholarship, through a generous donation by the Ko Family Foundation, and NACA Leadership Scholarship initiated by NACA, honors academic excellence, leadership and community service. These merit-based programs aim to recognize four exceptional Chinese American high school and college students who not only excel academically but also demonstrate a strong commitment to uplifting Chinese American communities and preserving cultural heritage. "We are honored to partner with the Ko Family Foundation to offer these transformative scholarships," said Lani Wong, Chair of the Board of NACA. "It aims to not only ease the financial burden for students but more importantly, to inspire and cultivate leaders who will shape the future of Chinese American communities across the country." The Ko Family Scholarship will reward $10,000 each to two finalists, while NACA Leadership Scholarship will reward $2,000 each to two additional recipients. Both scholarships are open to High School Seniors and College Freshmen/Sophomores. Eligibility Requirements For 2025, applicants must meet the following criteria: Be a high school senior who plans to enroll or is a college freshman or sophomore currently enrolled in a full-time in an accredited U.S. college or university Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with Chinese American heritage (having at least one parent of Chinese descent) Currently or past resident of Georgia or Florida Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. For high school seniors, also have a minimum SAT score of 1400 (out of 1600) or ACT score of 30 (out of 36) Demonstrate leadership qualities, such as serving in student government, leading school organizations, or initiating community projects Be actively involved in Chinese American community service or advocacy (e.g., cultural organizations, mentorship programs, activism, volunteering for Chinese American causes) How to Apply Applications and full details can be found on NACA's website Submissions for both categories are due on September 30, 2025. About NACA: The National Association of Chinese Americans (NACA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the well-being of Chinese Americans through community service, advocacy, and cultural enrichment. About Ko Family Foundation: The Ko Family Foundation is a private charitable foundation found by Patrick J. Ko, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FirsTrust Group, Inc. and FT Global Capital, Inc. Mr. Ko, a NACA member since 1993, served as past president and board member of NACA. Contact:Nellie Linacacommunications@ To view the source version of this press release, please visit Sign in to access your portfolio
The Star
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Final call for entries: NACA awards 2025: Celebrating the bold, the brilliant and the best in SA creativity
The countdown is on. With the closing date of June 20 fast approaching, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) is making one last call to South Africa's creative community — artists, industry bodies, and cultural organisations — to submit their most outstanding work for the National Arts & Culture Awards (NACA) 2025. Now in its second year, the NACA Awards, previously known as the Cultural and Creative Industry Awards, shine a national spotlight on the creators, innovators, and visionaries who push boundaries and shape our cultural identity. Whether you're a filmmaker, dancer, designer, curator, musician, writer, or performer — this is your stage. 'The NACA Awards are more than recognition, they are a reflection of who we are as a people. We urge the sector to submit their finest work, not just to compete, but to inspire. Share your most thoughtful, impactful, and meaningful creations — works that capture the spirit of our nation and contribute to South Africa's creative landscape. If you've been waiting for the right moment, this is your time to share your brilliance with the country,' said the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Award Categories: Submissions are open across six exciting categories, with 30 awards to be issued. These include: Heritage Sites Visual Arts & Crafts Literary Works Audio Visual & Interactive Media Design & Creative Services Performing Arts In addition, the Ministerial (Discretionary) Awards will be conferred at the Minister's discretion and do not require nominations. Key Eligibility Highlights: Open to South African citizens, permanent residents, and locally owned entities ● Works must be professional and have been created or released between April 1, 2024 and 31 March 2025 Entries must be submitted online at Each submission should include all required documentation and media samples. Incomplete entries will not be considered. Let your work be seen. Let your voice be heard. Let your creativity be celebrated.
IOL News
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Final call for entries: NACA awards 2025: Celebrating the bold, the brilliant and the best in SA creativity
The countdown is on. With the closing date of June 20 fast approaching, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) is making one last call to South Africa's creative community — artists, industry bodies, and cultural organisations — to submit their most outstanding work for the National Arts & Culture Awards (NACA) 2025. Now in its second year, the NACA Awards, previously known as the Cultural and Creative Industry Awards, shine a national spotlight on the creators, innovators, and visionaries who push boundaries and shape our cultural identity. Whether you're a filmmaker, dancer, designer, curator, musician, writer, or performer — this is your stage. Ryan Mortimer, Ridwaan Mohammed, excellence in sport recipients Daniyal Mathews and Ibrahim Sharif of Team Siata and Nishaal Rabichand at the Ammen Awards hosted by the Shri Mariammen Temple Society in Mt Edgecombe 'The NACA Awards are more than recognition, they are a reflection of who we are as a people. We urge the sector to submit their finest work, not just to compete, but to inspire. Share your most thoughtful, impactful, and meaningful creations — works that capture the spirit of our nation and contribute to South Africa's creative landscape. If you've been waiting for the right moment, this is your time to share your brilliance with the country,' said the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Award Categories: Submissions are open across six exciting categories, with 30 awards to be issued. These include: Heritage Sites Visual Arts & Crafts Literary Works Audio Visual & Interactive Media Design & Creative Services Performing Arts In addition, the Ministerial (Discretionary) Awards will be conferred at the Minister's discretion and do not require nominations. Key Eligibility Highlights: Open to South African citizens, permanent residents, and locally owned entities ● Works must be professional and have been created or released between April 1, 2024 and 31 March 2025 Entries must be submitted online at Each submission should include all required documentation and media samples. Incomplete entries will not be considered. Let your work be seen. Let your voice be heard. Let your creativity be celebrated.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
South Valley Youth Initiative brings resources to ‘underserved' area
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a part of the city that community members say lacks youth resources. In response, those members have organized a series of events designed to help fill the gap. Local schools and businesses are investing in the South Valley one event at a time. The South Valley Youth Initiative is designed to provide a space for youth in the area. The first event took place in April, but organizers have hopes it will continue for years to come. 'The genesis of the event was conversations I have with middle school and high school students; I'm a social studies teacher and them letting me know that there's nothing to do over the weekend and I was like, 'Well there's so many things to do but they're in Albuquerque,'' said Alex Paramo, Director for the South Valley Youth Initiative. Albuquerque woman sentenced to prison for deadly DWI crash in 2024 Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in mental health workshops, fitness challenges and sports clinics, educational support, and community health fairs. While also enjoying live cumbia music, food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, and more. Volunteer groups include students from schools in the community including NACA and El Camino Real Academy. 'I want to be a part of this event because I want to help other people and kids get out of the street, which is a really big part of this whole event,' said Danger Kenton, an El Camino Real Academy student. 'We were inspiring them in a positive way, we're motivating them, providing resources so that they could know that their future is bright and there are things to do in the community that and organizations that can help them reach their goals,' said Paramo. Man convicted on two counts of vehicular homicide in Albuquerque street racing crash While they are grateful to their investors, who are helping put on these events, they appreciate any other donations to help them pay for the 7-to-8-thousand-dollar cost to put on each event. The next event in the series will be taking place on Sunday, May 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Rio Bravo State Park. These events will continue monthly through October. For more information about the initiative or to donate, go to Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Posts falsely claim HIV treatments are no longer free in Nigeria
A post shared on Facebook in Nigeria claims that HIV medication 'will now cost you N3m for 30 days', meaning '90% of Nigerians will not be able to afford it'. 'With Trump cutting funding for free HIV treatment and other HIV programs, the disease will spread like wildfire (sic),' the post adds. At current exchange rates, three million naira equates to about $1,970. The post has been shared more than 200 times since it was first published on January 31, 2025. A similar claim about the cessation of free HIV/AIDS treatment surfaced in Cameroon this month. AFP Fact Check debunked the claim in French. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued an internal memo days after Trump assumed office, vowing an 'America First' policy of tightly restricting foreign aid (archived here). To justify the freeze, Rubio said the new administration could not assess whether existing foreign aid commitments 'are not duplicated, are effective and are consistent with President Trump's foreign policy'. Following a global outcry, the US State Department announced a waiver for 'life-saving humanitarian assistance.' The exemption includes PEPFAR, which is the programme created to achieve HIV epidemic control, suggesting that at least some of the lifeline funding should not be affected (archived here). Despite potential funding gaps, the claim that HIV/AIDS treatment is no longer free in Nigeria is false. 'The government, in collaboration with donor partners, remains steadfast in providing free and accessible HIV treatment to all who need it,' reads a statement issued by NACA on February 27, 2025. NACA said reports that patients would have to pay for HIV treatment are 'false and misleading' (archived here). Antiretroviral medicines (ARVs) reduce the risk of transmitting HIV by preventing the virus from replicating in the body, destroying the immune system and progressing to AIDS (archived here). These drugs are not a cure for HIV, as there is currently no cure, but they allow HIV carriers to live long and healthy lives, provided the medication is taken regularly. Nicholas Ugbenyen, national secretary of the Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN), confirmed that people within their support groups still receive medication free of charge. 'It is not true that patients are now paying," Ugbenyen told AFP Fact Check on March 25, 2025. Nigeria is Africa's most populous country, with a population exceeding 227 million at the end of 2023, according to the World Health Organization (archived here). The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) estimates that 1.9 million adults aged 15 and older were living with the disease in Nigeria in 2023 (archived here). NACA reported 1,400 new infections a week in 2023 (archived here). A memo from the US State Department shows that Nigeria's budget for 2024 and 2025 under PEPFAR is $782 million. However, the US embassy in South Africa said only activities covered by the State Department's limited waiver will resume (archived here). The Nigerian government confirmed an increase in its allocation to the health sector to cover anticipated shortfalls (archived here). Since the US announcement, Nigeria's federal executive council approved two tranches of N4.8 billion ($3.1 million) and N997 million ($655,000) for HIV/AIDS treatment (archived here and here). Health Minister Ali Pate said the interventions will ensure that there is no disruption for patients supported by health programmes. 'We appreciate the U.S. government's contributions over the years and remain committed to a constructive partnership while strengthening Nigeria's healthcare system with domestic resources,' he said. AFP Fact Check has debunked various claims about Trump's second presidency and Nigeria here.
