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Associated Press
8 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
THE XALA FOUNDATION CELEBRATES GRADUATION OF 409 PARTICIPANTS FROM TRANSFORMATIVE 'DISCOVER YOURSELF' PROGRAM
Empowerment milestone highlights Foundation's broader mission to strengthen communities through sustainable development and social regeneration. 'The 'Discover Yourself' program is another expression of that commitment - empowering local talent while celebrating culture, so that as Xala grows, the region thrives in unison.'— Juan Bremer, Co-Founding Partner of Xala COSTALEGRE, MEXICO, July 23, 2025 / / -- The Xala Foundation, a social impact initiative created by Costalegre's exclusive development and premier sustainable community Xala, recently marked a major milestone with the graduation of 409 participants from its flagship 'Discover Yourself' program, a personal empowerment initiative that has been running for two years. The emotional event brought together both young and old from the town of José María Morelos and surrounding areas who completed the program's immersive curriculum focused on self-awareness, resilience, and community-building. Xala is a low-impact, conservation-forward destination and community located along Mexico's pristine Costalegre coastline. Designed as a regenerative development, Xala blends sustainable luxury with social equity by integrating hospitality, agriculture, and cultural preservation across its 3,000 acres of protected land. At its core, Xala aims to set a new standard for place-making, where nature, community, and meaningful travel coexist in balance. Created to help individuals build themselves from within so they can uplift others, the Discover Yourself program exemplifies The Xala Foundation's core belief: Lasting community change begins with personal growth. The program has become a cornerstone of the Foundation's health and lifestyle pillar and received strong interest and support from Mexico's Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP). Reflecting on the vision behind Xala and the guiding philosophy of the Foundation, Xala Co-Founding Partner, Juan Bremer said, 'From the beginning, our goal has been a conservation-first approach, building a community that honors the natural beauty and traditional spirit of Costalegre. The 'Discover Yourself' program is another expression of that commitment - empowering local talent while celebrating culture, so that as Xala grows, the region thrives in unison.' Director of The Xala Foundation, Cecilia Paredes, also shared her enthusiasm surrounding the event, 'The 'Discover Yourself' program is about helping people understand their own value and strength so they can become positive forces in their community. This graduation was not only a celebration of personal transformation, but it was a moment of collective hope.' The Foundation's approach goes beyond traditional aid models by embedding personal development, entrepreneurship, and cultural preservation into the fabric of its work with the community. Its board of directors includes passionate leaders deeply committed to social impact, such as Alejandra Gere, whose philanthropic vision and dedication to community well-being help guide the Foundation's inclusive and regenerative mission. In 2023 alone, the Foundation engaged over 240 young people in emotional resilience workshops and has worked consistently to support education, well-being, and economic self-sufficiency across the region. Founded by Xala, The Xala Foundation operates in close partnership with the residents of José María Morelos to ensure that the surrounding community benefits from Xala's long-term presence. Through a holistic model that includes economic resilience, education and culture, and health and lifestyle, the Foundation is committed to creating pathways for sustainable community-led growth. As part of its entrepreneurship programming, 36 local business owners, primarily women, have received support through workshops focused on business development and sustainability. Under its cultural preservation efforts, the Foundation's annual Día de los Muertos celebration has become a regional attraction, and in schools, the Foundation continues to improve infrastructure and deliver developmental programming in partnership with teachers and families. Addressing the children present, Ricardo Santa Cruz, Co-Founding Partner of Xala, said, 'When my partners and I got here several years ago, members of your community told us that that Morelos was known for exporting people. Due to lack of opportunity, many had to leave to find work elsewhere. Our commitment to you is that we will create opportunities for jobs and entrepreneurship, so that future generations don´t have to leave Morelos, and those who do can always come back. We believe in this community, and we are proud of all of you. We ask you to keep preparing yourselves, so that when opportunity knocks, it finds you ready – ready to succeed and to help transform José María Morelos forever.' Looking ahead, The Xala Foundation is preparing local artisans, suppliers, and agricultural producers to participate meaningfully in Xala's regenerative luxury economy, ensuring the community thrives both culturally and economically as the region evolves. For more details on Xala, please visit or contact [email protected]. For more information on The Xala Foundation, visit ### ABOUT XALA Xala is a regenerative coastal development located on the Costalegre coast of Jalisco, Mexico. A project by Ricardo Santa Cruz, Jerónimo Bremer, and Juan Bremer, Xala brings together design excellence, community impact, and environmental restoration across 3,000 acres of protected land and luxury living. Home to the Six Senses hotel (completion date Q4 2027) and branded residences, a Ramsar-protected estuary, and 75 Rancho Estates, Xala is redefining what it means to live with nature, not apart from it. ABOUT THE XALA FOUNDATION The Xala Foundation is a non-profit organization created to grow in harmony with the community by giving back what life and nature have offered, through positive actions that strengthen the local social fabric. The Foundation's mission is to empower communities through initiatives that prioritize personal growth, cultural preservation, and environmental sustainability, creating a future where humanity, nature, and Mexican culture coexist in regenerative balance. 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Yahoo
a day ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Homeless non-profit sees increase in people needing help
Leaders with one organization called the Homeless Empowerment Program said they are still seeing an increase in the number of people needing help every month since last year's storms. Solve the daily Crossword
NDTV
4 days ago
- NDTV
Odisha Launches 'Shaktishree' Initiative For Women's Safety On Campus
Bhubaneswar: Days after the self-immolation death of a college student in Balasore over alleged sexual harassment, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday launched 'Shaktishree', a state-wide initiative to ensure the safety, security, and empowerment of women in universities and colleges. The CM described 'Shaktishree' as a "transformative empowerment and self-defence initiative" that will cover 16 state universities and 730 government and aided colleges. "This initiative will ensure the safety of girl students and create safer and more inclusive campuses in our higher education institutions," Majhi said. The CM said as part of the initiative, every institution will have a 'Shaktishree Empowerment Cell'-a student-led body coordinated by a woman faculty member and a female student. This cell will focus on promoting safety, self-defence, and emotional well-being among students and staff. To provide further support, each district will nominate five senior women professionals, called 'Shakti Apas', who will mentor students and visit campuses every three months. A dedicated mobile app will also be launched that will offer a secure platform for women students and staff to register complaints anonymously - via text, audio, or video - seek counselling, and access mental health services through Tele-MANAS, a national mental health initiative. All teaching and non-teaching staff will be required to undergo annual online training related to the POSH Act, 2013, and UGC Regulations, 2015. A mandatory code of conduct will be enforced to ensure professional behaviour and gender sensitisation. In addition, a biannual campaign called SAFE (Shaktishree Actions for Female Empowerment) will be conducted to raise awareness on gender issues, bullying, and harassment. Each institution must also submit an annual campus safety report by December 31 every year. To enhance security, campuses will be brought under 24x7 CCTV surveillance. An annual event called 'Shakti Swarupini' will also be held for student and faculty coordinators to receive training, share feedback, and strengthen the programme.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Hisar teenager cremated after Haryana government accepts family's demands, lodges FIR
Eleven days after a Dalit teenager died in Haryana's Hisar, allegedly while trying to evade the police, his family claimed his body on Friday and performed his last rites after the government agreed to five of their demands, including an impartial investigation into his death. Sixteen-year-old Ganesh's family members had been protesting since his death on July 7, alleging he had been killed by the police. 'The family had raised five demands. The government has agreed to accept all five,' Krishan Kumar Bedi, Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment, SCs and BCs Welfare and Antyodaya (SEWA), who mediated between Ganesh's family and the state government to resolve the standoff, said. 'The family was demanding that an FIR be registered in Ganesh's death. We have registered the FIR. The family sought that the innocent should not be targeted. We have assured them it will be a fair investigation. The family wanted Ganesh's post-mortem examination to be done by a board of doctors and videographed. It has already been done,' Bedi said, speaking to the media in Hisar. 'The family demanded that one of their kin should be given a job. We have assured them it will be done. We have assured the family that wherever and whichever investigating agency the family wants, we shall get this matter investigated by that agency,' he added. Bedi had arranged a meeting between Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Ganesh's father, Vikram, relatives and other members of the Dalit community from Hisar on Thursday night. He led the government delegation to Hisar on Friday and assured an impartial investigation into Ganesh's death. 'The innocent need not worry, be it police personnel or the youth. No innocent shall be targeted. The guilty, however, will not be spared. From day one, the government has been saying this,' Bedi said. On Thursday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had raised the issue, saying the incident showed 'the lives of Dalits are of no value' in a BJP government. Former Punjab Congress chief minister and Dalit leader Charanjit Singh Channi visited Hisar on Thursday to meet Ganesh's family, a day after the visit by another prominent Dalit face of the Congress, Kumari Selja. On the night of July 7, the police arrived at Bhagat Singh locality in Hisar following a complaint that loud music was being played in public long after the 10 pm deadline. According to police, Ganesh and his friends were celebrating a birthday. When the police tried to stop the youths, they were allegedly attacked. The police claim Ganesh and a friend, Akash, rushed to the terrace of a house in a bid to escape and jumped. While Ganesh died, Akash was injured, the police said. Ganesh's family has alleged he was pushed off the terrace by the police.
Mail & Guardian
10-07-2025
- Business
- Mail & Guardian
The Nedbank Top Empowerment conference 2025 is around the corner
The countdown has begun for the highly anticipated Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference 2025, taking place on 31 July – 1 August 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre . This premier two-day event is South Africa's leading platform for advancing inclusive economic growth and transformation. Under the theme 'Empowerment Through Bold Transformation' , this year's conference will tackle critical conversations in the form of panel discussions and fireside chats with the below topics: The Changing Landscape of BBBEE: Policies, Frameworks, and the Road Ahead From Learning to Earning: Empowering Women and Youth Through Lifelong Education Driving Shared Prosperity in Africa Through Integration and Innovation Creating a Financial Sector That Reflects South Africa's Diversity Making Disability Inclusion a Business Imperative With Leanne Manas returning as our MC, attendees can look forward to engaging with top-tier speakers and industry trailblazers, including: Hon. Nomakhosazana Meth, Minister, Department of Employment and Labour Hon. Sindisiwe Chikunga , Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Kershini Govender , Executive Head: Transformation, Nedbank Monde Ndlovu , Managing Director, Black Management Forum (BMF) Taelo Mojapelo , CEO, bp Southern Africa Dr Terence Sibiya, Group Managing Executive for Nedbank Africa Regions (NAR), Nedbank Livhu Mukhithi, Director: Policy & Institutional Management, Department of Trade, Industry and Competition Nkosinathi Ndlovu, CEO, South African Disability Development Organisation With many sessions and networking opportunities, the conference brings together the public and private sectors, corporates, and entrepreneurs to share actionable strategies and success stories in transformation. You are sure to leave this event with new business contacts. For those not able to attend, you are able to tune in virtually to the event thanks to our premium digital partner, iME, Thank you to our sponsors: Platinum: Nedbank Premium Digital Partner: iME Silver: Sanlam, SALGA, Merchants, and Psira Bronze: TEG – Tshimolong Executive Group, NHFC (National Housing Finance Corporation), Vaxowave, BP South Africa, Diversifi, and EWSETA Showcase Counters: Technique Drilling, Hloba Clothing, LEAP, Youth Employment Service (YES), Nexia SAB-T, Africa Graphix, BEE123, Fasset Seta, Sage, Reverside, and Shaper Strategic Partners: Good Governance Africa, BPESA, and Association of B-BBEE Professionals Book Your Tickets Today Tickets are available For more information on the conference and other ways to get involved please email: Head of Brand: Lee-Ann Bruce – Marketing Manager: Alexandra Kotchoubei –
