http://www.kemin.com/about/community/kemin-in-the-community http://www.kemin.com/about/community/kemin-in-the-community/kemin-and-the-world-food-prize-team-up-with-the-united-nations-world-food-programme Kemin supports the World Food Programme with technical assistance on a year-round basis. Additionally, Kemin Industries and the World Food Prize co-sponsored Des Moines’ first annual Fight Hunger: Walk the World, which is spearheaded by the United Nations World Food Programme. On Sunday, May 21, more than 760,000 people in 118 countries and 420 locations, across 24 time zones participated in this event. All around the globe, people came out in force to deliver this message: child hunger has no place in this world and citizens working together can root it out. The Des Moines Walk the World event brought in $10,340. Contributions from Kemin employees and the company match represent 85 percent of the funds raised for this event. http://www.kemin.com/about/community/kemin-in-the-community/kemin-and-the-world-food-prize-team-up-with-the-united-nations-world-food-programme Thu, 01 Mar 2007 11:02:41 -0600 http://www.kemin.com/about/community/kemin-in-the-community/youth-emergency-services-and-shelter-yess-in-the-u_s Herb Elliott, of the United States, sparked Kemin’s involvement with Youth Emergency Services and Shelter (YESS) of Iowa. Each year, Kemin delivers holiday joy to the children of YESS. Since 2001, Kemin employees have raised over $65,000 via auctions and raffles and continue to set record contributions through this successful event. This photo showcases a quilt that was handmade by a Kemin employee for the 2006 auction. http://www.kemin.com/about/community/kemin-in-the-community/youth-emergency-services-and-shelter-yess-in-the-u_s Thu, 22 Feb 2007 16:23:43 -0600 http://www.kemin.com/about/community/kemin-in-the-community/to-walk-again-foundation-in-europe In Belgium, Pedro Ryckaert and his friends helped raise funds to support research that focuses on a cure for spinal marrow injuries. This feat was accomplished by bicycling 1909 meters above sea level up the Mont Ventoux. http://www.kemin.com/about/community/kemin-in-the-community/to-walk-again-foundation-in-europe Thu, 22 Feb 2007 16:15:31 -0600 http://www.kemin.com/about/community/kemin-in-the-community/iowa-foundation-for-agricultural-advancement-ifaa-in-the-united-states In 2006, Kemin once again purchased the 4-H market lamb winner at the Iowa State Fair. Eighty percent of the proceeds went to the sale exhibitor with the remaining funds going directly to the scholarship fund of IFAA. http://www.kemin.com/about/community/kemin-in-the-community/iowa-foundation-for-agricultural-advancement-ifaa-in-the-united-states Thu, 22 Feb 2007 16:14:34 -0600 http://www.kemin.com/about/community/kemin-in-the-community/kom-op-tegen-kanker-foundation-in-belgium Each year Leen Van Genechten, Manager of Human Resources for Kemin AgriFoods Europe, and friends raise funds for cancer research by organizing a two day sporting event. Activities included in the event are jogging, cycling, and walking. http://www.kemin.com/about/community/kemin-in-the-community/kom-op-tegen-kanker-foundation-in-belgium Thu, 22 Feb 2007 16:13:04 -0600 http://www.kemin.com/about/community/kemin-in-the-community/united-way-in-the-united-states Kemin employees continually show their generosity by donating to United Way. Kemin Industries matches employee donations up to $15,000 annually to assist United Way in their mission to improve the lives of people and their communities. http://www.kemin.com/about/community/kemin-in-the-community/united-way-in-the-united-states Thu, 22 Feb 2007 16:00:55 -0600 http://www.kemin.com/about/community/kemin-in-the-community/clube-viver-in-portugal In association with Novartis Portugal, the National Pharmacy Association (ANF), and the Portuguese Retinopathy Association, Kemin recently launched the biggest patient support group in Portugal . This group is focused on providing advice on the prevention of AMD as well as supporting current AMD patients. http://www.kemin.com/about/community/kemin-in-the-community/clube-viver-in-portugal Thu, 22 Feb 2007 15:59:40 -0600 http://www.kemin.com/about/community/kemin-in-the-community/the-society-for-the-physically-disabled-in-singapore2 Kemin annually supports efforts of the physically disabled by purchasing the organization’s hand-made greeting cards, which ultimately helps create jobs for the disabled. http://www.kemin.com/about/community/kemin-in-the-community/the-society-for-the-physically-disabled-in-singapore2 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 12:47:00 -0600 http://www.kemin.com/about/community/kemin-in-the-community/the-model-core-curriculum-project When requested by the Iowa Department of Education to participate in the establishment of a core curriculum for Iowa students through the Model Core Curriculum Project, Alissa Jourdan, Kemin Industries Senior Scientist Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, readily accepted the responsibility. This is quite an honor for Kemin as there was very few industry people asked to participate. The goal given to the Project Lead Team was to define and collaborate with subcommittees in identifying the essential content and skills of a world-class core curriculum. The team was also asked to present its findings to the State Board of Education in partial fulfillment of SF 245. The initial phase of model core curriculum work focused on the areas of literacy, mathematics, and science. The intent of the Model Core Curriculum Project is twofold: • To ensure that all Iowa students have access to a rigorous and relevant curriculum to prepare them for success in post-secondary education and the emerging global economy. • To provide a tool for Iowa educators to use to assure that essential subject matter is being taught and essential knowledge and skills are being learned. Learn more about the Model Core Curriculum Project by visiting the Iowa Department of Education’s website. http://www.kemin.com/about/community/kemin-in-the-community/the-model-core-curriculum-project Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:46:49 -0500