United Way Worldwide Partners with Pope Francis to Increase Global Education Opportunities

VATICAN CITY, Sept. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Way Worldwide signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Scholas Occurrentes (www.scholasoccurrentes.org), an initiative started by Pope Francis to improve education by integrating communities around the world through shared purpose and goals.  The partnership seeks to create education opportunities for all people and will focus on connecting teachers, schools, and other stakeholders to build relationships and share best practices.

About Scholas Occurrentes

Scholas Occurrentes seeks to transform the world into a more integrated and peaceful society, through improved education and the integration of different communities, with a special focus on people with fewer resources.  This is through the commitment of all stakeholders and the linking of schools and educational networks from all over the world, and by means of educational, artistic and sports initiatives.

About United Way Worldwide

With more than 2.8 million volunteers and 9.7 million donors worldwide, and more than $5 billion raised every year, United Way is the world's largest privately-funded nonprofit. It is working in nearly 1,800 communities across 41 countries and territories to create community solutions that improve life for everyone. Across the world, United Way partners include global, national and local businesses, nonprofits, civic and faith organizations, as well as educators, labor, health organizations, government and more.

Contact: Kyle Rouse
+ 1 (904) 303-2131
www.unitedway.org

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SOURCE United Way Worldwide

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