Mirpuri Foundation
Mirpuri Foundation is a non-profit organization established in Lisbon, Portugal by the businessman and philanthropist Paulo Mirpuri. The Foundation develops research programs and support projects in the following areas: performing arts, social responsibility, marine conservation, wildlife conservation, medical education and research, aeronautical and aerospace research.[1]
The Foundation[edit]
Mirpuri Foundation has been incorporated by the Mirpuri Family as a non-profit organization with the aim of contributing for a better world on the values of hope, integrity, collaboration, persistence, courage, and innovation. The Foundation's efforts also go towards raising awareness and involvement regarding the most pressing issues that are threatening the planet.[2] [3]
Mirpuri Foundation is synonymous with technology, research, training and innovation as part as its contribution "for a better world".[4]
Programs[edit]
Through partnerships with governments, entrepreneurs, communities, and individuals, Mirpuri Foundation supports several different projects related to the areas of aerospace and medical research, ocean and marine life preservation, wildlife conservation and social responsibility.[5]
The Founder[edit]
Paulo Mirpuri is a Portuguese businessman and philanthropist, chairman and chief executive officer of Mirpuri Investments.[6][7]
His investments include airlines, aircraft handling companies, aircraft engineering and maintenance, aircraft finance, leasing and trading, in-flight catering, forest and agriculture, real estate and property development, medical care and several listed blue chip companies, as Alstom, Amazon, American Express, Apple, Chevron, Cisco, Coca-Cola, Credit Suisse, Exxon Mobil, Galp Energia, General Electric, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Merck, Microsoft, Pfizer, Verizon, Walt Disney, among others.[8]
Paulo Mirpuri is a medical doctor, an Airbus-qualified airline pilot, and a qualified Skipper.[9]
Volvo Ocean Race[edit]
Mirpuri Foundation is the main sponsor of the boat “Turn the Tide on Plastic” in the Volvo Ocean Race 2017-2018 edition. The boat spreads a strong environmental message throughout the eight months of the race, which covers 45,000 nautical miles around the world, with 12 host cities on six continents.[10]
Turn Tide on Plastic has nine different nationalities on board and is the only mixed crew (five men, five women) in the race and the majority of them under the age of 30.[11] Sailing under the Portuguese flag along with the United Nations flag, the crew promotes the United Nations Environment's Clean Seas: Turn the Tide on Plastic campaign. The Skipper is the record-breaker Dee Caffari, the first woman ever to sail solo non-stop around the world in both directions. The team also includes the two Portuguese sailors Frederico Melo and Bernardo Freitas. [12] [13]
Mirpuri Foundation amplified the message of its Volvo Ocean Race “Turn the Tide on plastic” boat, by painting an Hi Fly Airbus A330 in the same livery. The aircraft is now operating worldwide.[14]
References[edit]
- ↑ Turner, J. (2017). We must act now. Volvo Ocean Race. Retrieved 17th November 2017 from http://www.volvooceanrace.com/en/news/9588_-We-must-act-now-.html
- ↑ News784. (January 29th, 2017). Mirpuri Foundation: "For better world". Retrieved November 17th, 2017 from https://news784.com/feature/mirpuri-foundation-for-a-better-world/
- ↑ Jefferies, C. & Lean-Vercoe, R. (February 5th, 2017). Mirpuri Foundation completes seven-day transatlantic voyage. Boat International. Retrieved November 17th, 2017 from https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/mirpuri-foundation-completes-seven-day-transatlantic-voyage--32713
- ↑ Jornal da Economia do Mar. (2017). Mirpuri Foundation a caminho de Barbados. Jornal da Economia do Mar. Retrieved November 17th, 2017 from http://www.jornaldaeconomiadomar.com/12473-2/
- ↑ Jornal da Economia do Mar. (2017). Mirpuri Foundation a caminho de Barbados. Jornal da Economia do Mar. Retrieved November 17th, 2017 from http://www.jornaldaeconomiadomar.com/12473-2/
- ↑ Seahorse Magazine. (2017). Coming to a (big) race near you – Mirpuri Foundation Save the Ocean. Seahorse Magazine. Retrieved November 17th, 2017 from https://www.seahorsemagazine.com/107-content/april-2017/477-a-not-so-secret-ambition
- ↑ Stickland, K. (February 2nd, 2017) Pictures: Plans for first Portuguese Volvo Ocean Race team in 2020. Yatching & Boating World. Retrieved November 17th, 2017 from http://www.ybw.com/boat-events/volvo-ocean-race/plans-for-first-portuguese-volvo-ocean-team-2020-mirpuri-foundation-47415#IZMTupKtmo22KGVP.99
- ↑ Mirpuri Investments. (2017). Mirpuri Investments Website. Retrieved November 17th, 2017 from http://mirpuriinvestments.com
- ↑ Sailing Networks. (June 14th, 2017). Britain’s Dee Caffari will lead 'Turn the Tide on Plastic' – a mixed youth focused team with a strong sustainability message. Sailing Networks, Retrieved November 17th, 2017 from https://www.sailingnetworks.net/article/61317
- ↑ Volvo Ocean Race. (2017). Turn the Tide on Plastic. Retrieved November 17th, 2017 from http://www.volvooceanrace.com/en/teams/Turn-The-Tide-On-Plastic.html
- ↑ Cary, T. (October 21st, 2017). 'Everybody wanted to write us off': Dee Caffari aims for podium finish in the Volvo Ocean Race. Telegraph. Retrieved November 17th, 2017 from https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sailing/2017/10/21/everybody-wanted-write-us-dee-caffaria-aims-spring-surprise/
- ↑ Volvo Ocean Race. (September 27th, 2017). Meet Turn the Tide on Plastic. Volvo Ocean Race. Retrieved November 17th, 2017 from http://www.volvooceanrace.com/en/news/9960_Meet-Turn-the-Tide-on-Plastic.html
- ↑ Halloran, C. (June 13th, 2017). Youth-Focused Team Signs on for Volvo Ocean Race. Sailing World. Retrieved November 17th, 2017 from https://www.sailingworld.com/youth-focused-team-signs-on-for-volvo-ocean-race
- ↑ New, G. (October 20th, 2017). Volvo Race - Turn the Tide on Plastic takes flight. SailWeb. Retrieved November 17th, 2017 from http://www.sailweb.co.uk/volvo/29208/volvo-race--turn-the-tide-on-plastic-takes-flight
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