HealRWorld Selected for Mastercard Start Path Innovation Program
9 April 2026
Press Release
HealRWorld (HRW), a fintech platform advancing capital access and impact transparency for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), today announced its selection into the prestigious Mastercard Start Path program.
Start Path is Mastercard’s global startup engagement initiative designed to support high-potential fintech companies aligned with their mission to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere. The program provides startups with hands-on mentorship, co-innovation opportunities, and direct engagement with Mastercard’s global network of banks, merchants, technology partners, and digital ecosystem leaders.
HealRWorld Launches SME-Focused Cross-Sector Collaboration as Part of the Impact Disclosure Taskforce at ClimateWeek NYC
27 September 2024
Press Release
This initiative is aimed at driving trillions of dollars to global SMEs committed to sustainability & the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As a proud member of the Impact Disclosure Taskforce, HealRWorld, a leading advocate for sustainable business practices, is thrilled to announce a new collaboration aimed at leveraging best-in-breed data, educational tools and insights across major corporations, financial institutions, payment providers and government entities to help drive trillions of dollars to sustainably focused small and mid-sized businesses globally.
Appointment to the JPMorgan/Natixis-Led Impact Disclosure Taskforce
18 April 2024
Press Release
Today, we are deeply honored to announce our appointment to the JPMorgan/Natixis-Led Impact Disclosure Taskforce, a privilege we deeply cherish. Established in April of 2023 and now a 60+ strong network of financial institutions, capital markets participants, and industry stakeholders, the Taskforce was formed to help corporate entities and sovereigns measure and disclose their efforts to reduce major gaps to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). HRW will support the work with all of our resources in this shared collaboration.
Creating social impact in the music industry
26 June 2023
Fintech TV News
Michele Bongiovanni, CEO/Founder at HealRWorld, Music4ClimateJustice and Kerry Gordy, CEO at Kerry Gordy Enterprises talks with Vince Molinari about the first every United Nations SDG-focused debit card and the issue of copyright recapture in the music industry.
HEALRWORLD LLC & KGIP INC. FORM JOINT VENTURE (“JV”) TO LAUNCH NEW GLOBAL SOCIAL IMPACT ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY
21 December 2022
Press Release
HealRWorld LLC (“HRW”) and KGIP Inc. (“KGIP”) have joined forces to develop and launch a new kind of entertainment company that will focus on creating world-changing impact while fostering equitable, long-lasting partnerships with talent and artists.
Entertainment industry veteran, Kerry Gordy (KG), son of Motown creator Berry Gordy, will leverage his extensive music and IP knowledge in his role as CEO of the new organization, HG Impact Entertainment.
Michele Bongiovanni, CEO and Founder of social impact fintech HealRWorld and their non-profit initiative, Music4ClimateJustice, will serve as Chairwoman.
HEALRWORLD Partners With Mastercard To Launch First Ever United Nations SDG-focused Corporate Debit Card
18 October 2022
Press Release
HEALRWORLD, a social impact, for profit ESG Fintech, unveils its new corporate debit card at CC Forum – an investment conference which is 100% dedicated to investment in sustainability.
In collaboration with Mastercard and its Priceless Planet initiative, Railsr, Toqio, and Penrose Digital, the HealRWorld corporate debit card will be the first of its kind to reward sustainable businesses and promote their commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). The card is powered by HealRWorld’s proprietary sustainability data on global small and mid-sized businesses (SMEs), which indicates that those committed to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards are on average three times more creditworthy than their peers, according to research conducted by HealRWorld and global business information firm, Dun & Bradstreet.
HEALRWORLD PARTNERS WITH MASTERCARD TO LAUNCH FIRST EVER UNITED NATIONS SDG-FOCUSED CORPORATE DEBIT CARD IN UK
17 October 2022
Press Release
In collaboration with Mastercard and its Priceless Planet initiative, RailSR, Toqio, and Penrose Digital, the HealRWorld corporate debit card will be the first of its kind to reward sustainable businesses and promote their commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). The card is powered by HealRWorld’s proprietary sustainability data on global small and mid-sized businesses (SMEs), which indicates that those committed to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards are on average three times more creditworthy than their peers, according to research conducted by HealRWorld and global business information firm, Dun & Bradstreet.
HEALRWORLD PARTNERS WITH MASTERCARD TO LAUNCH FIRST EVER UNITED NATIONS SDG-FOCUSED CORPORATE DEBIT CARD
17 October 2022
Press Release
In collaboration with Mastercard and its Priceless Planet initiative, RailSR, Toqio, and Penrose Digital, the HealRWorld corporate debit card will be the first of its kind to reward sustainable businesses and promote their commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). The card is powered by HealRWorld’s proprietary sustainability data on global small and mid-sized businesses (SMEs), which indicates that those committed to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards are on average three times more creditworthy than their peers, according to research conducted by HealRWorld and global business information firm, Dun & Bradstreet.
HEALRWORLD & M4CJ SPONSOR THE LARGEST EVENT GLOBALLY SUPPORTING INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE LIVE FROM TIMES SQUARE 9/21
21 September 2022
Press Release
SOCIAL IMPACT COMPANY HEALRWORLD & ITS NON-PROFIT MUSIC4CLIMATEJUSTICE SPONSOR THE LARGEST EVENT GLOBALLY SUPPORTING THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE LIVE FROM TIIMES SQUARE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PAUSE THE WORLD FOR PEACE, GOOD NEWS CORPORATION AND UNIFY.ORG
MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR PEACE LED BY RINGO STARR REMOTELY AND PERFORMANCES LIVE AND REMOTE FROM OPRAH WINFREY, SHAKIRA, LEONARDO DICAPRIO, NYC MAYOR ADAMS, THE HARLEM GLOBE TROTTERS, MUSIC4CLIMATEJUSTICE ARTISTS AY YOUNG, DJ ERIK MARKY TERENA AND MANY MORE!
HEALRWORLD AND DAKIA GLOBAL FORM JOINT VENTURE (“JV”) TO SCALE ‘FINTECH FOR GOOD’ ESG PRODUCTS & ACTIVATIONS GLOBALLY
19 September 2022
Press Release
SUSTAINABILITY-FOCUSED ESG ‘FINTECH FOR GOOD’ HEALRWORLD AND SOCIAL IMPACT COMPANY DAKIA GLOBAL ENTERPRISE FORM JOINT VENTURE (“JV”) TO SCALE ‘FINTECH FOR GOOD’ ESG PRODUCTS & ACTIVATIONS GLOBALLY
HealRWorld (“HRW”) and Dakia Global Enterprise (“Dakia”), a leading social-purpose business, join forces to co-develop new ESG fintech and investment solutions, along with entertainment activations through Dakia’s entertainment arm to further conscious consumption in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (“SDGs”).
HealRWorld Awarded Grant From CSIT
12 August 2022
Press Release
This week, the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation, and Technology (CSIT) announced that it has awarded a combined $3.9 million in grants to 45 startups statewide through its Catalyst Seed Research and Development (R&D) Grant and Clean Tech Seed Grant programs. The awards will help these young companies accelerate the development of their technologies and transform their discoveries from research projects into commercially viable products and services, the CSIT said.
HealRWorld Partners with Wonderama TV
02 August 2022
Press Release
HealRWorld was live in Times Square July 25-26 to help kick off Season 7 of the legacy family entertainment brand Wonderama. HealRWorld was joined by our extensive network of purpose-driven partners including Dr. Bernice A. King, CEO of the King Center promoting social justice and non-violence; Snoop Dogg’s Celebrity Chef QBone cooking up peace and justice on his new show presented by HealRWorld, and United Nations Youth Global Goals Advocate and Music4ClimateJustice Youth Ambassador, AY Young, inspired children through his music to adopt the 17 Global Goals.
HealRWorld’s mission is to educate and inspire children and families to do their part to improve our planet by embracing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). To advance the mission, HealRWorld filmed the inaugural pilot of “Cooking with QBone” (a new kids show dedicated to climate and social justice) live which will air on Wonderama, with guest appearances by Rapper Solo Charm addressing anti-bullying and gang avoidance and reconciliation; Dr. Bernice King teaching non-violence through her “Be Love and Non-Violence 365” messaging; Lora King, advancing the mission of social justice; and AY Young, helping to inspire youth and families to learn about and take action to support the UN 17 SDGs. AY also performed his ‘Save the Planet’ anthem and songs from his Project 17 album to a cheering crowd.
U.S. Census, Dr. Bernice King, and HealRWorld Support New Season of Wonderama to Inspire American Youth
21 July 2022
Press Release
Wonderama, the cross-platform entertainment program helping kids to never lose their sense of wonder, will be taking over Times Square from July 25-29, 2022 to record 26 new episodes for season seven to be aired fall 2022 and spring 2023, and to unveil the highly anticipated new Wonderama Studios World Experience. Wonderama Live in Times Square will be hosted by David Osmond along with co-hosts Coco and Breezy featuring announcements from the U.S. Census Bureau, Times Square Alliance, and HealRWorld with exclusive performances by TikTok influencers and singer/dancers McKenzi Brooke, Baby Kaely and Brooklyn Queen.
HRW Recognized as a Top Leader in Data & Technology Supporting SDGs by D&B & Tableau
20 September 2018
D&B Press Release
Global Leaders Experience Innovative Technologies Aimed at Solving Key Sustainable Development Issues at the Gallery Walk. Gallery Walk highlights new generation of changemakers showcasing how data and technology are empowering the developing world at event hosted by Dun & Bradstreet and Tableau Foundation. Today, global leaders attended a first-of-its-kind "Gallery Walk" - an interactive demonstration designed to educate through experience and provide actionable insights into the pathway to achieving the U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Presenters were selected on the strength of innovation and criticality of their solution, and also represented a variety of the size, scope, and leadership required to address our global challenges.
HRW, Vatican & UNOP Host Big Data Trafficking Innovation Initiative
20 June 20 2019
Holy See Mission
HealRWorld's Disruptive Data Network Big Data Innovation UN Summit to Tackle Human Trafficking & Modern Day Slavery
On June 7, the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the UN sponsored a side event entitled “Big Data Innovation to Tackle Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery,” together with HealRWorld and the UN Office for Partnerships to shed light upon the creative ways the business sector is using advanced technology to help eradicate human trafficking and modern slavery as part of HealRWorld's Disruptive Data Network.
HRW CEO Receives "World Peace Award" at United Nations
19 September 2019
United Nations
HealRWorld® & Angels.Inc® were proud to present at the 'Celebration of Peace' awards and dinner event, on the occasion of the High-Level Segment of the 74th UN General Assembly, in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the United Nations, the World Award Foundation and Silicon Valley Nigeria Economic Development (SV-NED). Along with the Gandhi family and others, CEO Michele Bongiovanni was honored with the World Peace Award on behalf of HealRWorld's work in promoting global peace.
Music4ClimateJustice Launches at COP-26
03 November 2021
RollingStone
Social Impact Company HealRWorld Launches Global Music Event At COP26 Summit Designed to Raise Funds And Awareness For Climate Justice.
“Music4ClimateJustice is a rallying cry for all sectors of society. Focusing on the most marginalized is the most important thing we can do to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals” - Paul Polman, Honorary Chairman, former CEO of Unilever and Co-Founder and Chair of Imagine.
Music legends Bootsy Collins, Stevie Van Zandt and Chew Fu launch M4CJ Theme Song and NFT.
Over 375 global musicians from all genres and continents participated in the innovative platform.
HRW Launches "Together We Can" Campaign at COP-26
02 November 2021
BBC
HealRWOrld launched their "Together We Can" Campaign in a stunning presentation in Glasgow, UK at the St. Luke's Music/Arts Venue presided over by the Lord Provost of Glasgow.
The Glasgow Youth Choir performed the world healing anthem, "Heal Us All...Heal Our World" from legendary singer/songwriter, Paul Hampton in a magnificent performance featuring the song projected on the outdoor façade of St. Luke's.
Paul Hampton is listed in the top 100 major architects of American rock and roll by the British rock journal ‘Foot Soldiers and Kings’.
HRW Announces New Debit Card Partnership with Railsbank, Toqio & Mastercard at COP-26
04 November 2021
Fintech Finance News
The HealRWorld-RailsBank corporate debit card will be the first to reward sustainable businesses and promote their commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) together with Mastercard’s “Priceless Planet” initiative. The card is powered by HealRWorld’s proprietary sustainability data on global small and mid-sized businesses (SMEs) that indicates SMEs committed to Environmental, Social and Governance standards are on average three times more creditworthy than their peers per research HRW conducted with global business information firm, Dun & Bradstreet.
M4CJ Announces AY Young as Youth Ambassador
28 February 2022
Press Release
AY is a producer, singer, songwriter, entertainer, and entrepreneur. He powers his concerts ("The Battery Tour") using renewable energy and was recently named a United Nations Youth Leader for the SDGs and performed at President Biden’s inauguration. AY is one of 17 youth SDG advocates for Samsung. AY is currently working on a Global Goals album, labeled "Project 17" in collaboration with earth's biggest artists to create one song for each of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. AY will collaborate with M4CJ to help unify musicians around climate justice causes and initiatives.
