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JULY 2024 NEWSLETTER

HONORING OUR MEMBERS FOR THEIR GENEROSITY AND SERVICE

This edition highlights the exceptional work of three selected members, who are making significant contributions to the growth and development of our global communities. Discover how their impactful initiatives are driving positive change and fostering progress worldwide.

redM: A COLLECTIVE EFFORT AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING

redM is a dedicated non-profit organization powered by over 1000 Houston volunteers, focusing on supporting local rescue and care providers for trafficking survivors. Expanding to cities like Austin, Boston, and Denver, and with plans for growth into Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Midland, New Orleans, and NYC, redM represents a groundbreaking response to human trafficking—a crime affecting many unsuspecting families in Houston, including energy executives.

The Summer of Love campaign engages communities in creating hygiene care packages with personal notes for trafficking victims, fostering connections that can lead to escape. Collaborations, such as with Houston Airports, have resulted in educational exhibits and impactful presentations, effectively addressing seven trafficking cases. Companies support redM through volunteer hours and participation in 40 annual events, while initiatives like the redM Oil and Gas group train thousands in the industry, emphasizing awareness and education.

Storytelling is a powerful tool for societal influence, and redM harnesses this through captivating films and an 8-minute follow-up, aiming to deepen awareness and engagement. Join redM in this historical movement and make a difference in our community. 

LISELI FOUNDATION: EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES IN WESTERN ZAMBIA

The Liseli Foundation, part of the Guidry Group, is dedicated to community development and improving lives in Western Zambia. Focusing on education, healthcare, and agriculture, Liseli’s Ahavah Private School provides students with a top-tier curriculum and nutritional meals, bridging the educational gap between rural and urban areas. The foundation also supports teachers pursuing higher studies, believing in education’s transformative power.

In healthcare, the Liseli Health Center offers vital resources such as baby monitoring, heart scanning, and blood testing, addressing the critical needs of this remote region. Previously, residents faced long journeys for medical care, posing serious health risks.

Liseli also empowers the elderly and widows through minimal labor initiatives every Monday, ensuring their dignity and sustenance. Additionally, Liseli’s agricultural programs equip locals with skills and resources to break the cycle of poverty, fostering sustainable change. Join us in supporting these transformative efforts and making a lasting impact in Western Zambia. Contact us to learn how you can support this initiative. 

HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS: TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Founded 25 years ago in Houston, Harmony Public Schools recognized the need for STEM education and has since equipped students with essential 21st-century skills through a rigorous curriculum and innovative teaching methods. Now one of the largest and most respected charter school systems in the U.S., Harmony operates over 60 campuses across Texas and continues to expand globally.

Through the innovative EduLink+ program, Harmony supports schools worldwide with its award-winning STEM model, including IVY International Schools in Cairo. Harmony’s curriculum emphasizes STEM education, College & Career Preparedness, and character development, leading to a 100-percent college enrollment rate and over $123 million in college scholarships in 2023. By prioritizing these areas, Harmony inspires future generations and makes a significant impact on communities. 

OUR RECENT PROGRAMS

Global Energy Transition Congress and Exhibition

Milan, Italy  |  July 1-3, 2024

Global leaders met in Milan, Italy, for the Global Energy Transition Congress to address rapid finance and technology development for achieving energy transformation. U.S. Consul General Douglass Benning, with key U.S. companies, participated in the U.S. Pavilion's ribbon-cutting ceremony and discussed climate solutions with BakerRisk, ARC Energy, Excelerate Energy, and TS-Nano.

USTDA TSA Training Symposium

ReverseTrade Mission

Las Vegas, NV; Boston, MA; Washington, DC

June 8 - 22, 2024

Senior aviation sector decision-makers from Bangladesh, Brazil, Fiji, Maldives, The Philippines, Samoa, Thailand, and Ukraine traveled to the U.S. to meet with U.S. companies providing advanced aviation security technologies, equipment, training procedures, and best practices.