NEWS: Canadian Entrepreneur, Jim Estill, President and CEO of Danby Appliances, has partnered with the recently announced BVOR Fund to sponsor 20 refugee families to Canada. Estill has previously sponsored 61 refugee families, and is recognized around the world for his innovative approach to refugee protection and integration.
IN THE NEWS
The world is watching.
For two decades, the Giustra Foundation has been dedicated to enhancing the welfare, health, and education of children; supporting programs to enhance health generally; and financing and promoting education. These initiatives have received widespread coverage over the years in print, broadcast and online. Here, a selection of media stories.
Frank Giustra’s Foundation Educates on Global Refugee Crisis with New Film, Inside My Heart
News Canadian philanthropist Frank Giustra and his foundation, The Radcliffe Foundation, will host the premiere of his new film Inside My Heart alongside Canadian director Debra Kellner, in Ottawa on Monday May 7th.
In 2015, I stood on a beach in Greece helping terrified and near-frozen refugees as they lurched out of a flimsy plastic boat filled with water. For them, this moment was one more step away from a devastating conflict that had ripped apart their world.
It Will Take more than Governments to Solve the Global Refugee Crisis
Inside My Heart Frank Giustra is a Canadian businessman, philanthropist, and film producer.Inside my Heart will premiere at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa on May 7.
In 2015, I stood on a beach in Greece helping terrified and near-frozen refugees as they lurched out of a flimsy plastic boat filled with water. For them, this moment was one more step away from a devastating conflict that had ripped apart their world.
Opinion: The cure for miserable millionaires
Opinion: The Cure for Miserable Millionaires “Who would be crazy enough to live like this?” I wondered, tiptoeing through the maze of single-person tents. These volunteers, who came from every corner of the globe, were truly roughing it.
Crisis Group Appoints Second Class of Giustra Fellows
The International Crisis Group is pleased to announce the selection of two young regional experts for the second round of appointments to our Giustra Fellowships.
ALL HANDS AND HEARTS – SMART RESPONSE ENTERS PUERTO RICO WITH A MAJOR COMMITMENT FROM RADCLIFFE FOUNDATION TO FINANCE REBUILDING AFTER HURRICANES IRMA AND MARIA
NEWS: Today, All Hands and Hearts – Smart Response announced they will be entering Puerto Rico to begin rebuild efforts after the devastation caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The international disaster relief organization has initially committed to working in the area through at least 2019. The commitment to Puerto Rico is made possible by a donation of US $400,000 from The Radcliffe Foundation, led by international philanthropist Frank Giustra, who saw the needs first-hand while visiting Puerto Rico this week with All Hands and Hearts Co-Founder and Vice Chair, Petra Nemcova.
Five countries working on new refugee sponsorship programs, Global Refugee Sponsorship Initiative (GRSI) Launches Guidebook to Share Best Practices
NEWS: One year after it was formed and nine months after its official launch, the Global Refugee Sponsorship Initiative (GRSI) is pleased to announce that it is working closely with the governments of Argentina, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Each of these countries has launched, or is in the process of developing, a community sponsorship program in support of refugee resettlement.
Global Initiative Brings Canada’s Refugee Sponsorship Model to the World
NEWS: The Global Refugee Sponsorship Initiative announced the launch of a global consultation process for a guidebook that will help governments and citizens develop community-based sponsorship programs to resettle refugees. The global refugee crisis is one of the world’s most pressing problems. The number of refugees today is higher than at any time since the Second World War. The scale and urgency of the situation requires innovative solutions.
Elevate Social Businesses partners with the King Abdullah II Fund for Development to empower women in Jordan
NEWS: Elevate Social Businesses (“Elevate”), in partnership with the King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD), announced its support for a new initiative Elevate Jordan, which will empower women in Jordan with training on entrepreneurship skills, supply essential products for sale in low-income Jordanian communities, and create a women’s network.
Radcliffe Foundation, IKEA Foundation, Libra Group and The Coca-Cola Company Announce €4 million in Seed Funding to Address Critical Needs of Refugees, and Disadvantaged Greeks
NEWS: Ascend, a new philanthropic initiative, was announced yesterday at the Concordia Europe Summit in Athens. Initial funding commitments include provision of humane shelter for displaced people with a focus on unaccompanied minors, community programming including provision of food, medical care, psycho-social services, and vocational training for refugees and Greeks struggling with the ongoing economic crisis.
Frank Giustra: Direct Impact Philanthropy
H&L Magazine: Sitting in the most amicable of dragon’s dens with panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains and bustling harbour from the 31st floor of his Fiore Group of Companies in Vancouver, CEO Frank Giustra is as down-to-earth as he is resolute. The 59-year-old billionaire philanthropist and businessman made his fortune transforming Yorkton Securities into a major force in the world of international mining finance for which he became president and later CEO; founded Lions Gate Entertainment in 1997, and is a major shareholder in Thunderbird Films. Giustra is passionate, pragmatic and opinionated.
Global Refugee Sponsorship Initiative promotes Canada’s private refugee sponsorship model
Global Refugee Sponsorship Initiative: The Global Refugee Sponsorship Initiative met in Ottawa this week for a three-day launch event that brought together 90 participants, including sponsorship groups, international delegates, partners and government officials interested in Canada’s private sponsorship model for refugees.
International Crisis Group launches Giustra Fellowship Program
Crisis Group: A $1 million gift by Canadian philanthropist and Crisis Group Trustee Frank Giustra has enabled Crisis Group to grant two-year research fellowships to three young regional experts. The new Giustra Fellows will assist in our mission to prevent deadly conflict, with a focus on the plight of refugees and the displaced.
AYS SPECIAL: Elpida — humanity, dignity, and community
Medium: Two philanthropists invested their own money to establish Elpida, a place in Thessaloniki where refugees can find a safe place and, at least for the moment, rest and be calm. The model they offer is easy to follow, it is simple, and yet it gives a lot to those in need.
How 'entrepreneurial philanthropy' is easing, if not solving, the Syrian migrant crisis
The Vancouver Sun: With such tremendous suffering and hardship in the world — from victims of natural disasters to those fleeing wars — it often seems no one is able to do enough, quickly enough.
$20,000 Awarded to Alex Nagy in Radcliffe Foundation Refugee Crisis Awareness Competition
VIFF: Announced tonight at the Vancouver International Film Festival’s Opening Night Gala, Alex Nagy was awarded with the $20,000 grand prize from the Radcliffe Foundation for his short film Helpful Hand. The award is a result of a months-long short film competition aimed at encouraging Canadians to take action on the global refugee crisis.
PM Justin Trudeau's Remarks at the United Nations – recognizes Frank Giustra and the work of the Radcliffe Foundation
PM Justin Trudeau’s Remarks at the United Nations: Canadians are not just engaged at home. Abroad, Canadian business leaders like Frank Giustra have done amazing work to make it easier for vulnerable migrants to find a place to live. Last November, Frank went to Lesbos in Greece and to help set up a reception centre to offer shelter for 1500 refugees arriving by sea. He went back just last March with members of Vancouver’s search and rescue team to help the local authorities save more lives
The Elton John AIDS Foundation to Honor Philanthropist Frank Giustra During 15th Annual New York Benefit Gala
EJAF: On Wednesday, November 2, 2016, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will host its 15th annual An Enduring Vision gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. This year's honorees are United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and philanthropists Frank Giustra and Steve Tisch. Emmy award-winning producerAndy Cohen will host the event.
Abandoned Factory Turned Into Home For Up To 700 Refugees In Greece
The Huffington Post: With refugee camps in Greece in dire conditions, advocates are looking to alternative and unconventional housing options. An abandoned 6,000-square-foot textile factory has recently been repurposed to serve as a housing and medical facility for refugees in Thessaloniki, Greece.
Frank Giustra on Global News at Noon
Video: Radcliffe Foundation founder, Frank Giustra discusses his work in aiding the Syrian Refugee Crisis through Radcliffe Foundation including Elpida Home and the Refugee Stories short film competition.
Frank Giustra on Global News Hour
Video: Radcliffe Foundation founder, Frank Giustra discusses the refugee stories call-to-action film competition held in partnership with Vancouver International Film Festival on Global News Hour at 6.
B.C.'s Highest Honour Recognizes 16 Outstanding Citizens in Order of British Columbia
News Release: Frank Giustra is among the 16 British Columbians recognized for this award: “an outstanding philanthropist, making an impact around the globe and especially in the humanitarian field.”
PSA – Refugee Crisis Film Competition
Video: Sarah McLachlan details the Refugee Crisis Film competition presented by The Radcliffe Foundation, in collaboration with the Vancouver International Film Festival. The competition will award a $20,000 prize for a short 'call-to-action' film that empowers us to take action on the global refugee crisis.
Frank Giustra Featured in Streetohome 2015 Annual Report
News Release: The International Crisis Group is honoured to announce the creation of the Giustra Fellowship for Conflict Prevention, made possible by a generous gift of $1 million from Canadian businessman and philanthropic leader Frank Giustra through The Radcliffe Foundation.
$20,000 Prize to be Awarded in Refugee Crisis Film Competition
News Release: The Radcliffe Foundation, with the Vancouver International Film Festival, announces an inaugural award to encourage the creation of short-form videos that will educate and inspire Canadians to make a difference in the ongoing Refugee Crisis.