Online, October 28, 2015 (Newswire.com) - NEW YORK, NY - Horyou, an international media company that promotes social good, hosted its second annual Social Innovation and Global Ethics Forum at the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices in Geneva, Switzerland, Oct. 23 - 25. PVBLIC Foundation was present at the event and is proud to continue creating opportunities for NGOs, CSR companies, entrepreneurs, and social innovators from around the world in partnership with Horyou.
Horyou is an Internet based global platform that emphasizes the importance of social media with purpose. Horyou provides a social network where people can connect from around the world to create action. The platform has evolved to include a variety of additions such as the Horyou Mobile App, Horyou TV, the Horyou Blog, and various international projects including SIGEF 2015.
The Horyou - PVBLIC collaboration began at last year's SIGEF 2014 and has gained momentum with the Horyou Village at the Cannes Film Festival 2015.
Horyou founder and CEO Yonathan Parienti stated, "We aim to facilitate the process of transforming positive ideas into concrete actions by encouraging a constructive relationship with technology. PVBLIC is an ideal partner. Their achievements are a true representation of social media with an impact. Our partnership will thus help international innovators share meaningful dialogue and gain international visibility."
At SIGEF 2015, PVBLIC Foundation Director of Strategic Alliances Eliane Sussman, spoke about Technology and the Global Social Movements for Positive Change. "We're honored to partner with Horyou because they provide an essential platform for connecting and engaging global citizens at a grass roots level. These kinds of partnerships are the way to solve complex global issues; we need to address them at the local level and create opportunities for local organizations to engage," - Sussman stated.
The first edition of SIGEF was held last year, hosting more than 2,500 participants and over 50 organizations from all over the world.
SIGEF 2015 had broader scope and international exposure. The event involved 5,000 participants, more than 50 international speakers and over 100 NGOs from different regions of the world. This year's event focused on proposing effective solutions to Shape Better Times to Come.
About SIGEF
The Social Innovation and Global Ethics Forum (SIGEF) is an annual international event that gathers non-profit organizations, speakers, social entrepreneurs and the general public for three days of dialogue and interaction. It features plenary sessions, cultural events and networking opportunities, as well as NGO and project showcases.
SIGEF is organized by Horyou and the Horyou Foundation. For more information visit: www.sigef2015.com
About Horyou
Horyou is the social network for social good that promotes a connect-for-good technology through quality content and meaningful interaction globally. On its platform and the newly launched App, Horyou facilitates the transformation of positive ideas into concrete actions while building constructive relationships between the online and offline worlds. The Horyou App is available for free download via iOS and Android.
Horyou - #Connect4Good
For more information visit: www.horyou.com
About PVBLIC Foundation:
PVBLIC Foundation is an in-kind grant making organization that harnesses the power of media assets to drive social change. Through partnerships with leading media companies, PVBLIC works strategically to pair media assets with key non-profits. We utilize existing and emerging technologies to increase issue awareness around important causes and to help non-profits amplify their message. For more information visit www.pvblic.org or follow us @PVBLICF.
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