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Remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Today By Donating to His Historic Sites In Atlanta and Montgomery
A few years ago I traveled through Alabama on its Civil Rights trail with the Alabama Tourism Board. I am so glad I went on that trip. I learned so much about the Civil Rights movement that I didn’t know and visited poignant historic sites that really brought the movement to life. Today on this…
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[Reviews] 2 Social Good Books For Your Bookshelf
I recently received two books about philanthropy: Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life By What You Give (now in paperback) and The Rotary Book of Readings: Inspiration to Change the World both published by Hatherleigh Press. They are quick reads that promote inspiration and encouragement for those who give.
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World Vision Now Puts Child Sponsorship Into the Rightful Hands of Children
World Vision USA has embarked on a new twist on child sponsorship that is absolutely delightful. Traditionally how child sponsorship works is sponsors pick photos of children who live in poverty and need assistance. But now children get to choose their sponsors giving them a sense of empowerment and becoming a full part of the…
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International Day of Charity: 5 Ways To Improve Your Charity Online
September 5th is the International Day of Charity. Declared by the United Nations, this day coincides with the anniversary of the death of Mother Teresa. The idea is to promote goodwill all around the world. Here are 5 ways how the internet can boost your generosity. 1.Collect The Information Online: When starting a charity, you should…
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The 3 stages of Giving: Deference, Arrogance and Inquiry
Great minds don’t always think alike. Lightspring/Shutterstock.com Jennifer A. Jones, University of Florida If you had US$1 million to give to charities aiming to eradicate poverty, how would you do it? Would you support a soup kitchen? A financial literacy program? Educational scholarships? Organizations pressing for policy changes? I worked for nonprofits for many years…
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IKEA Foundation Grants $53 Million to Support Children’s Right to Play
War and conflict. Poverty. Gender discrimination. Growing up too fast. These are just some of the reasons children in some of the poorest countries around the world are not allowed to play. Play makes children healthier and more resilient. It heals some of their greatest wounds and helps them remain kids without growing up too…
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Microloans Are Not Charity
Today’s guest post is from Seeds, a tech startup with a female founder working to build social good through microlending into every app that exists. Most of us know what microloans are, right? They’re small loans — say $5 or $25 — given to people in need. These people can use the loans to buy…
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Double Your Donation Today By Giving to World Vision #GivingTuesday
When I travel to low-income countries I am most interested in learning about and reporting on maternal and newborn health. As a mother of two daughters it is my biggest passion. Today on Giving Tuesday I am proud to work with one of my favorite international nonprofit organizations: World Vision USA. I had the distinct opportunity…
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11 Apps That Benefit Charity Through Everyday Actions
By: Andrea Nylund, co-founder of CauseTap If you have big social conscience but a small savings account, these apps will turn your everyday actions into charitable giving. Whether you are playing games, dining out, walking a dog, or downloading more apps, you can fit philanthropy into your daily routine without spending a dime. When you think…
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Global Cause Days Round out the Social Good Village at Cannes
The first Social Good Village launched last week at Cannes with film screenings, interviews and live performances. Global Cause Days are also a part of the Social Good Village festivities providing a deep dive into five topics: nature and environment, education, women’s empowerment, climate and innovation for good. Today takes a look at Women’s Empowerment with a panel…
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Day 2: Social Good Village at Cannes
Featured Photo: Horyou founder and CEO Yonathan Parienti interviewing YUAN MA & DAKE DONG, directors of Legend of the Rabbits: The martial of fire (China) Day 2 of the Horyou Social Good Village was marked by a live performance by Carmen Maria Vega. You can watch her performance that was also live streamed yesterday. At Horyou…
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Social Good Village Opens at Cannes Film Festival
We are happy to be a media partner of Horyou Village, the very first social good village at Cannes Film Festival. The Horyou Village opened last night to great fanfare at Le Grand Hotel. Chapelier Fou, a traditional electro musical act from France, provided live performances and “Social Good through the Arts” was showcased through five remarkable short…