{"id":46908,"date":"2022-08-03T21:02:10","date_gmt":"2022-08-03T19:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharma-trend.com\/en\/announcing-the-2022-carnegie-medal-of-philanthropy-honorees\/"},"modified":"2022-08-03T21:02:10","modified_gmt":"2022-08-03T19:02:10","slug":"announcing-the-2022-carnegie-medal-of-philanthropy-honorees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharma-trend.com\/en\/announcing-the-2022-carnegie-medal-of-philanthropy-honorees\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcing the 2022 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy Honorees"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nThe Carnegie family of institutions salutes five individuals <\/i>who are forces for positive change:<\/i>\n<\/p>\n

\nManu Chandaria, Lyda Hill, Dolly Parton, Lynn Schusterman, and Stacy Schusterman<\/b><\/i>\n<\/p>\n

\nWith a special presentation of the Carnegie Catalyst Award to:<\/i>\n<\/p>\n

\nWorld Central Kitchen<\/b><\/i>\n<\/p>\n

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CMoP<\/a>–The international family of Carnegie institutions named five distinguished philanthropists as recipients of the 2022 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy<\/a> today in recognition of their extraordinary contributions toward addressing the challenges facing our world. The goal of the medal is to inspire a culture of giving by honoring innovative philanthropists and by elevating the importance and relevance of philanthropic contributions to our society.\n<\/p>\n

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\nThe Carnegie institutions also announced a special Carnegie Catalyst Award, created to celebrate the transformative power of human kindness. It honors a nonprofit organization that has been exceptionally effective in catalyzing people\u2019s desire to help one another during times of crisis.\n<\/p>\n

\nAt a time when global giving stands at some $485 billion annually, the 2022 honorees have been leading the field of philanthropy by example. The medal seeks to honor their vision and generosity and to encourage others to join them in making the world a better place for all. This year\u2019s honorees have had a significant and lasting impact on many of today\u2019s most pressing issues through their support of medical research in cancer and pediatric care; the advancement of women in STEM fields; the reduction of racial, gender, and economic inequities; the furtherance of early childhood literacy and K\u201312 education; and the improvement of the quality of life in African countries.\n<\/p>\n

\nAmong the most prestigious honors in the field, the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy has been awarded for <\/b>more than two decades, since its establishment in 2001, by the family of Carnegie institutions \u2014 more than 20 organizations in the United States and Europe founded by the philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. To date, more than 65 philanthropists have been honored with the medal.\n<\/p>\n

\nThe 2022 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy Honorees:<\/b>\n<\/p>\n

\nManu Chandaria<\/b><\/a> <\/b>(Kenya) The Chandaria Foundation<\/a>
For advancing opportunity and addressing critical needs in Africa through investments in health-care infrastructure, secondary and higher education, poverty relief, and environmentalism.<\/i>\n<\/p>\n

\nLyda Hill<\/b><\/a> (U.S.) <\/b>Lyda Hill Philanthropies<\/a>
For investments in the life sciences, including cancer and mental health research and treatment; conservation; supporting women in STEM fields and inspiring girls to be interested in STEM careers; and empowering community-based nonprofits to maximize impact.<\/i>\n<\/p>\n

\nDolly Parton<\/b><\/a> (U.S.) The Dollywood Foundation<\/a>
For alleviating poverty, strengthening early childhood education through the distribution of free books worldwide, increasing college access, and advancing medical research, including on pediatric infectious diseases and the development of a COVID-19 vaccine.<\/i>\n<\/p>\n

\nLynn Schusterman and Stacy Schusterman<\/b><\/a> (U.S.) <\/b>Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies<\/a>
For advancing racial, gender, and economic equity through investments in areas such as K\u201312 education, democracy and voting rights, gender and reproductive equity, and criminal justice; and supporting Jewish communities and a secure, inclusive Israel.<\/i>\n<\/p>\n

\nThe 2022 Carnegie Catalyst Award Honoree:<\/b>\n<\/p>\n

\nWorld Central Kitchen<\/a><\/b> <\/b>(U.S.)
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F<\/i>ounded by chef Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s in 2010, the organization is recognized for mobilizing volunteers to provide meals in communities affected by humanitarian and natural disasters. <\/i>World Central Kitchen<\/a> has served more than 150 million meals in countries around the world, and the organization continues to build one of the largest food relief organizations in Ukraine during the current conflict.<\/i>\n<\/p>\n

\nThe new Carnegie Catalyst Award was created in honor of the cofounder of the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy, Vartan Gregorian<\/a>, who died in April 2021. He served for 24 years as the beloved president of Carnegie Corporation of New York, leading the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy in honoring 10 classes of medalists. Gregorian himself was a catalyst who believed in the transformational power of human kindness \u2014 and who led by example.\n<\/p>\n

\n\u201cThe 2022 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy honorees have a wide range of important priorities, yet they share a common goal through their determination to have impact and create positive change,\u201d said Governor Thomas H. Kean<\/a>, chairman of Carnegie Corporation of New York\u2019s board of trustees and former governor of New Jersey. \u201cThis year, the Carnegie Catalyst Award will expand on their example by celebrating the ability of an organization<\/i> to inspire and mobilize others. The recipient, World Central Kitchen, is an outstanding model of how humankind can respond in times of dire need by activating the inherent goodness in others \u2014 an ideal that was embodied through the life and work of Vartan Gregorian.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\n\u201cToday we acknowledge the significant contributions of five philanthropists who are energizing the field of philanthropy through their forward-looking goals for the world, including in Africa through the work of Manu Chandaria,\u201d said Sarah Davidson, chief executive of Carnegie UK<\/a> and a member of the medal selection committee. \u201cThis is also an opportunity to celebrate the giving by women who continue to strengthen the sector through their fresh perspectives and long-term commitments. Lyda Hill, Dolly Parton, Lynn Schusterman, and Stacy Schusterman are leading the way in motivating the next generation of women philanthropists.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\n\u201cAndrew Carnegie sought to do what he called \u2018real and permanent good in this world\u2019 through his giving, and today, we acknowledge the 2022 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy honorees for upholding this ideal through their philanthropy,\u201d said William Thomson CBE<\/a>, honorary chair of the medal selection committee and Carnegie\u2019s great-grandson. \u201cFor most of Carnegie\u2019s life, he was completely devoted to his \u2018duty of administering surplus wealth for the good of the people\u2019 while inspiring others to do the same. This virtuous cycle is the true meaning of the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\nEvery two years, medalists are nominated by the family of Carnegie institutions \u2014 and a selection committee representing seven of those institutions makes the final selection. The recipients of the 2022 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy will be honored on Thursday, October 13, 2022, during a private ceremony in New York City. The event will be hosted by Carnegie Corporation of New York, and Judy Woodruff, anchor and managing editor of the PBS NewsHour<\/i>, will serve as master of ceremonies.\n<\/p>\n

\nThe Medal Selection Committee:<\/b>\n<\/p>\n