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Monday, October 31, 2011

Charity Spotlight: GOAL

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Humanitarian Aid
Charity Mission Statement
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To work towards ensuring that the poorest of the poor and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental needs and rights of life, such as food, water, shelter, medical attention and literacy.

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News - POPULATION: 7 billion and counting...

Time for a party or reflection?

The world's population officially reaches 7 billion today, October 31.

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News - CALIFORNIA: Halloween jazz

Music and frights at cultural night…

Traditional Japanese ghosts were set to be invoked on Friday in a sacred ceremony just in time for Halloween...

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Friday, October 28, 2011

News - X FACTOR: Rhythmix charity dispute

English charity forces X Factor into rethink over Rhythmix girl band name

X Factor girl group Rhythmix will change their name following a legal challenge from an English charity.

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Charity Spotlight: Wildlife Center of Virginia

Country
United States

Category
Animals & Wildlife
Charity Mission Statement
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To teach the world to care about and to care for wildlife and the environment.

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News - CHRISTMAS: Charity TV show

Ant & Dec named as Text Santa presenters

Ant and Dec have been confirmed as presenters for the charity telethon 'Text Santa' to be shown on British TV screens this Christmas…

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News - FUNDING: Public services

Charities being asked to step up

Should charities play a bigger part in providing public services?

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Thursday, October 27, 2011

Charity Spotlight: OzHarvest

Country
Australia

Category
Community & Family
Charity Mission Statement
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To collect excess food to feed those in need.

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News - ARTS: Joy Adamson

Born Free artist's pictures unearthed for charity

Paintings by legendary conservationist Joy Adamson have been discovered after lying hidden away for more than 40 years...

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News - LONDON: Royal Opera House

George Michael promises big night for Elton John's Aids Foundation...

George Michael's Symphonica tour looks set to reach a peak with a special charity fundraising extravaganza.

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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Charity Spotlight: Amherst College

Country
United States

Category
Children & Education
Charity Mission Statement
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Amherst College educates men and women of exceptional potential from all backgrounds so that they may seek, value, and advance knowledge, engage the world around them, and lead principled lives of consequence.

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News - ANIMAL WELFARE: Foie Gras

Call for an end to torture in a tin...

Animal welfare charities are heaping pressure on the food industry to abolish the production and sale of Foie Gras.

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News - OLYMPICS: Marathon fundraiser

Life begins at 50 for the Goal-den Girls

It's never too late to take on a challenge say a group of female athletes who are training for their first marathon...

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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Charity Spotlight: African Lion & Environmental Research Trust

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Animals & Wildlife
Charity Mission Statement
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The African Lion and Environmental Research Trust (ALERT) is dedicated to the facilitation and promotion of sound conservation and management plans of the African lion (Panthera leo).

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News - MARKETING: Charity viral marketing

Breast cancer charity marketing app takes off...

A charity's viral marketing video has gone ballistic on YouTube...

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News - NEW YORK: Hugh Jackman

Wake up and smell the coffee...

Real Steel star launches coffee shop for charity.

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Monday, October 24, 2011

Charity Spotlight: Global Impact

Country
United States

Category
Other
Charity Mission Statement
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The mission of Global Impact is to raise funds for more than 50 of the most respected U.S.-based international relief and development charities. Each member charity is recertified yearly to ensure it is upholding Global Impact membership criteria.

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News - ST PAUL'S: Protest action

Is it time for the protesters to go?

Have the protesters at St Paul's Cathedral over-stepped the mark?

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News - THAILAND: Humanitarian aid

How do humanitarian orgs cope?

With floodwaters rushing into Bangkok humanitarian groups face their latest major disaster.

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Friday, October 21, 2011

Charity Spotlight: Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo

Country
United States

Category
Animals & Wildlife
Charity Mission Statement
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Commitment to Conservation and to Education: it is a diverse animal collection that is well suited for our local climate. All animals are housed in lush natural habitats that are fun and engaging for both our animals and our visitors. The Zoo promotes many interactive exhibits which allow our visitors close yet safe contact with many species throughout the Zoo.

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News - LIBYA: After Gaddafi

Who will sort the mess of Libya?

Now Gaddafi is gone what role will NGOs play in the reconstruction of Libya?

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News - TESCO: Alzheimer's Society partnership

Record-breaking £3.5 million raised...

Tesco staff and supporters have raised £3.5 million for the Alzheimer's Society as part of their Charity of The Year initiative.

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Thursday, October 20, 2011

Charity Spotlight: Let's Face It

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Disability
Charity Mission Statement
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To help people with facial disfigurement, their families, friends and professionals.

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News - UNITED KINGDOM: Chance UK

Britain's most innovative charity

A small UK charity has won the accolade of innovative charity of the year.

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News - OHIO: Exotic animal killings

Uproar from animal welfare activists...

The idea of having a lion or a grizzly bear wandering free in your backyard is clearly a cause for concern...

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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Charity Spotlight: ASRA

Country
India

Category
Disability
Charity Mission Statement
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To integrate handicapped young people of the slums of Delhi and resettlement areas into the working society and provide them with a good chance to better their standard of living.

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News - MURDOCH: Charity donations

Six charities to share £1 million for Milly Dowler

Sources at News International have confirmed Rupert Murdoch is making a personal donation to chosen charities of the Milly Dowler family.

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News - HUMANITARIAN: Rats save lives

APOPO mine clearing charity puts rats to good work

Rats are not usually known for their life-saving work and their efforts for the greater good of humanity.

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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Charity Spotlight: AMICI DEI BAMBINI

Country
Italy

Category
Children & Education
Charity Mission Statement
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We wish to give every abandoned child a family, and to guarantee that child’s right of having parents.

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News - FOOTBALL: Anti-racism campaign

Charity initiative coincides with EPL players controversy

A football anti-racism charity has kicked off its latest campaign just as a racism row explodes between players from two of the world's most famous football clubs.

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News - THAILAND: Flooding update

NGOs respond as floods take more lives

The Red Cross and other agencies are stepping up their relief efforts as flooding threatens Bangkok and the death toll rises.

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Monday, October 17, 2011

Charity Spotlight: Orphans Aid International

Country
New Zealand

Category
Children & Education
Charity Mission Statement
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To bring relief and care to orphaned children around the world.

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News - UNITED KINGDOM: Civic Voice

UK charity wants a bigger debate on the built environment

British towns and cities like many of their European counterparts are famed for their mix of high value architectural styles.

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News - EAST AFRICA: DEC appeal

Record-breaking generosity for Horn of Africa

The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) says its current East Africa appeal is one of the most generously supported in its history.

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Friday, October 14, 2011

Charity Spotlight: Karl Kübel Stiftung

Country
Germany

Category
Community & Family
Charity Mission Statement
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We are concerned to help the human being to become capable, to manage his life in a self-confident, reasonable, creative and active way.

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News - TECHNOLOGY: Mobile marketing

Charity sector report highlights fundraising opportunities

A new study into charities' attitudes to mobile marketing technology has produced some interesting findings.

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News - ARTS: Globe Theatre

First Shakespeare sign language play set for Globe

A deaf theatre group is set to perform the first ever Shakespeare play in British sign language at the Globe Theatre.

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Thursday, October 13, 2011

Charity Spotlight: United Way Worldwide

Country
United States
Category
Community & Family
Charity Mission Statement
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To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.

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News - SPORT: FC Barcelona

Barcelona Football Club builds its relationship with UNICEF

Barcelona FC has been strengthening its relationship with UNICEF with the help of star player Lionel Messi.

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News - FUNDRAISING: Charity zombie walks

Whacky walks for charity planned during build up to Halloween

Dressing up as a zombie is the latest, biggest craze to raise funds for charity.

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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Charity Spotlight: SOS Children's Villages

Country
United States

Category
Children & Education
Charity Mission Statement
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To build families for children in need, to help children shape their own futures, and to share in the development of communities.

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News - UNITED KINGDOM: Nuclear

Apathy rules as post Fukushima nuclear power gets green light

What happened to Britain's mass anti-nuclear movement?

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News - HEALTH: Bronchiolitis awareness campaign

Charities warn parents of dangers as Bronchiolitis season gets underway

Do you know how many children each year suffer from Bronchiolitis?

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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Charity Spotlight: A Kid Again

Country
United States

Category
Community & Family
Charity Mission Statement
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To enrich the lives of children with life threatening illnesses and their families by providing healing times of respite through our fun-filled group activities and destination events, which we call adventures.

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News - HEALTH: Harry Moseley

Blog, Twitter & Facebook followers continue Harry's charity campaign

Internet supporters of Harry Moseley look set to continue his crusade to raise money for cancer research.

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News - JAPAN: Tokyo Jacksons concert

Family announce mega charity concert in memory of Michael Jackson

The Jacksons have announced they will perform a series of concerts in Tokyo for a major Japanese children's charity.

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Monday, October 10, 2011

Charity Spotlight: UICC

Country
Switzerland

Category
Health & Medical
Charity Mission Statement
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To eliminate cancer as a life-threatening disease for future generations.

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News - NEW ZEALAND: Oil slick

Latest accident at sea is a reminder of the oil industry's appalling environmental record

The oil industry has long been an anathema to the environmental lobby.

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News - UNITED KINGDOM: Help for Heroes

Military charity set to benefit from X Factor

The military charity Help for Heroes continues to gather popular support – and is going from strength to strength after recently surpassing the £100 million fundraising mark.

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Friday, October 7, 2011

Charity Spotlight: A Contemporary Theatre

Country
United States

Category
Arts & Culture
Charity Mission Statement
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To support and raise the quality of life in our civilization.

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News - ENVIRONMENT: Big Tree Plant

Enjoying autumn and making a difference

For many outdoor enthusiasts there is no greater time to head out into the countryside or a local green space than autumn.

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News - PHILANTHROPY: Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs and his charity giving record

Everybody loves you when you are dead. Not Steve Jobs it seems.


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