- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=CECP Presents Director’s Award to JIVA Program, a Partnership between PYXERA Global and the John Deere Foundation https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/58415?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/58415?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/58415?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=CECP Presents Director’s Award to JIVA Program, a Partnership between PYXERA Global and the John Deere Foundation&body=ESG News from PYXERA Global https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/58415?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Awards, Ratings & Rankings](/CSR-News/awards-ratings-rankings) # CECP Presents Director’s Award to JIVA Program, a Partnership between PYXERA Global and the John Deere Foundation May 20, 2015 12:00 PM ET New York, NY, May 20, 2015 /3BL Media/ *–* [**CECP**](http://cecp.co/) presented its [2015 Directors’ Award](http://cecp.co/events/excellence-awards.html) to [**PYXERA Global**](http://www.pyxeraglobal.org/) at the CECP annual Summit, for its partnership with the **John Deere** **Foundation** in developing the [Joint Initiative for Village Advancement](http://pyxeraglobal.org/partners/private/jiva/) (JIVA). JIVA is bringing about systemic change to three rural villages in Rajasthan, Indian. The tri-sector approach focuses on strengthening these villages through integrated interventions in agriculture, income security, education, and infrastructure. In just two and a half years, JIVA has achieved: 50% village-wide adoption of one or more new agriculture practices, 50% of farmers have increased profits by an average $48 per hectare, and 100% of drop-out students are enrolled in the JIVA after-school program, 84% of whom are now reintegrated into formal schooling. “After working alongside smallholding farmers in these villages, **Sam Allen, chairman and CEO, Deere & Company** was inspired to do something more,” noted **Deirdre White, CEO, PYXERA Global**. “The John Deere Foundation and PYXERA Global are leveraging experience and resources to effect systemic change in a region where individuals live on less than $2 per day and depend on agriculture to support their families.” The Directors’ Award, one of three Excellence Awards, honors exemplary collaborations between a company and a nonprofit in combating a critical societal issue. PYXERA Global CEO, Deirdre White, joined a panel talk moderated by **Sheryl WuDunn, well-known author of the book,** ***A Path Appears*,** with Mara Sovey, President, John Deere Foundation and other CECP Excellence Award winners, Sue Norton, Vice President of Global Citizenship and Sustainability, PepsiCo, and Shannon Schuyler, President PwC Foundation. The winners of the two other Excellence Awards, [PepsiCo](http://www.pepsico.com/) and [PwC US](http://www.pwc.com/us/en/index.jhtml), were honored at CECP’s [Board of Boards](http://cecp.co/events/ceo-conference/2015-board-of-boards.html) on February 23, 2015 in front of an audience of 50 of the world’s leading CEOs. This year’s Excellence Award winners join a [distinguished roster](http://cecp.co/events/excellence-awards/winners/previous-award-winners.html) of past recipients and take part in a year-long awareness-building effort by CECP. **About** [**PYXERA Global**](http://www.pyxeraglobal.org/) ([@PYXERAGlobal](https://twitter.com/PYXERAGlobal)) 2015 marks PYXERA Global’s 25th anniversary. Join us in a year-round celebration of 25 years of impact. [Click here to join our community and learn how you can get involved](http://pyxeraglobal.org/25th-anniversary/). PYXERA Global leverages the unique strengths of corporations, governments, social sector organizations, educational institutions, and individuals to enhance the abilities of people and communities to solve complex problems and attain mutually beneficial goals. The PYXERA Global team is passionate and dedicated to navigating challenges and pinpointing purposeful global engagement opportunities for its clients and partners. Initiatives include a wide range of services from local content development to global pro bono programs and integrated community development efforts that transform lives and livelihoods. Contact: Katie Levey Director of Media Relations 917.593.1989 [![PYXERA Global](/sites/default/files/Clients/PYXERAGlobal_logo_blue.png)](/profiles/pyxera-global) ### More from PYXERA Global ###### [Maximize Your Team's Potential with an Exclusive Webinar on Pro Bono Volunteering](/news/maximize-your-teams-potential-exclusive-webinar-pro-bono-volunteering) Apr 13, 2023 1:00 PM ET ###### [Pyxera Global Appoints New Country Director to Lead 10-Year Strategy for India](/news/pyxera-global-appoints-new-country-director-lead-10-year-strategy-india) Feb 16, 2023 1:40 PM ET ###### [TIE Global Artisans Joins the United Nations Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network UNGA77 Luncheon As Supporting Partner](/news/tie-global-artisans-joins-united-nations-conscious-fashion-and-lifestyle-network-unga77) Sep 1, 2022 5:50 PM ET ###### [PYXERA Global Announces Updates to Leadership Team](/news/pyxera-global-announces-updates-leadership-team) Jul 21, 2022 12:00 PM ET ###### [PYXERA Global Welcomes Barbara B. 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