Monday, September 26, 2011

Charity Spotlight: Food4Africa

Country
South Africa

Category
Research & Development
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________

To work with other organisations to supply children with at least one vitamin and mineral enriched meal every day.

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GERMANY: Prince Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson son appears at Berlin charity event

Michael Jackson's son Prince Michael has impressed onlookers at a gala event in Berlin for the children's charity, Tribute to Bambi.
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News - HEALTH: Charity iPhone apps

Growth in iPhone apps for health


More and more health charities are making sure they are involved in offering handy information and services via the portable iPhone system.


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Thursday, September 22, 2011

Charity Spotlight: Read To Grow

Country
Netherlands

Category
Children & Education
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________

We must ensure that books are accessible for everybody and everywhere.

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News - PAKISTAN: Floods response 2011

PAKISTAN: Floods response 2011

AID agencies are stepping up their campaigns to respond to the Pakistan floods crisis after warnings that too little was being done too late.
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News - INTERNET: Young people

Charity concerns over Internet safety

Would you give your child under ten years old a smartphone?

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Monday, September 19, 2011

Charity Spotlight: Australian Red Cross

Country
Australia

Category
Humanitarian Aid
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________

To be a leading humanitarian organisation in Australia, improving the lives of vulnerable people through services delivered and promotion of humanitarian laws and values.


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News - KENYA: Charity helps herders

ADRA brings hope to remote Kenyan herding community

Adventist charity ADRA is launching a humanitarian mission to support rural pastoralists in a remote corner of Kenya.

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News - WORLD: Gay rights charity

Backing for new global gay rights charity continues to build

Support for ground-breaking gay rights charity Kaleidoscope has grown in just a few days with the help of a number of celebrity backers.

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Friday, September 16, 2011

Charity Spotlight: WaterAid

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Research & Development
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________

To transform lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world's poorest communities.


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COLOMBIA: Bill Clinton Foundation

Major financial investment for SME initiated by Clinton charity

Generating small and medium sized business growth is crucial in developing a sustainable societal solution to combat poverty in developing countries.

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News - UNITED STATES: Henry Winkler OBE

The Fonz receives special award from the Queen

Henry Winkler aka the Fonz has been honoured for his work for British children with learning difficulties by Her Majesty The Queen.

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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Charity Spotlight: CanDo4Kids

Country
Australia

Category
Disability
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________

Our mission is to provide assistance to those who need help to achieve greater levels of independence and to help them strive to achieve their full potential.

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News - UNITED KINGDOM: Child wellbeing

UNICEF calls for a halt on mindless consumerism aimed at children

A UNICEF report claims compulsive consumerism is invading British family life and affecting the wellbeing of children.

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News - HEALTH: Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse Foundation launch

The Amy Winehouse Foundation has been launched to raise funds for the singer's favourite causes.

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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Charity Spotlight: Gleaning for the World

Country
United States

Category
Humanitarian Aid
Charity Mission Statement
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We believe that all God’s children are created equal and are deserving of a compassionate and reliable source of critical supplies, regardless of ethnic, religious or cultural background.

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News - FUNDRAISING: Roald Dahl day

Roald Dahl children's charity dressing up day

Why not dress up as an enormous crocodile?

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News - ENVIRONMENT: Ark Royal reef

Plans to sink aircraft carrier and create artificial reef

It's full steam ahead for a charity's plans to sink a famous navy vessel.

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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Charity Spotlight: The WILD Foundation

Country
United States

Category
Animals & Wildlife
Charity Mission Statement
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To protect the planet’s wild places and the wildlife and people who depend upon them, because wilderness areas provide essential social, spiritual, biological and economic benefits.

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News - WORLD: Charity legacy day

First international charity legacy day

If you could choose a charity to be a beneficiary of your will which one would it be?

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News - IRELAND: Youth environmentalist awards

Charity awards for Irish eco-youth

A call to arms has been sent out to Irish youth to create innovative environmental campaigns.

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Monday, September 12, 2011

Charity Spotlight: Macmillan Cancer Support

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Community & Family
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________

To reach and improve the lives of everyone living with cancer.


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News - UNITED STATES: Food insecurity

Minorities most at risk of hunger, says US Govt report

Millions of Americans cannot afford enough to eat with minority groups bearing the brunt of the food crisis.
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News - EAST AFRICA: Record donations

Bolder efforts required as crisis deepens

Despite record-breaking donations to ease the humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa, the numbers of people facing starvation is increasing.

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Friday, September 9, 2011

Charity Spotlight: Cincinnati Children's

Country
United States

Category
Health & Medical
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________

Dedicated to providing the highest level of pediatric care.

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News - UNITED KINGDOM: Charity shopping online

More charities take to e-commerce to boost sales

New research from the Charity Retail Association (CRA) shows charities are increasingly expanding their shop departments online to increase sales.

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News - UNITED STATES: Soldier support

Red Cross initiative to support military families

The post-cold war military age has created a very different set of circumstances for soldiers.

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Thursday, September 8, 2011

Charity Spotlight: Alzheimer's Research Trust

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Health & Medical
Charity Mission Statement
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The Alzheimer's Research Trust's aim is simple - we want to combat dementia once and for all. We fund world-class scientific research to find ways to prevent, cure or treat Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, including vascular dementia, Lewy Body disease and fronto-temporal dementia.

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News - UNITED KINGDOM: OAP campaign

Get knitting to help others says Age UK

Whether it's a beanie hat or a bobble hat or a cardigan or a pair of socks, knitting is a super way to help others stay warm this winter.

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News - ANIMAL WELFARE: Horse charities

RSPCA calls for action to stop cruelty to horses

A rising number of cruelty cases involving horses are placing a strain on animal and equine welfare charities.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Charity Spotlight: Wildsight

Country
Canada

Category
Environment
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________

Wildsight helps protect biodiversity, and create sustainable communities.

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News - PAKISTAN: Fresh flooding crisis

NGOs respond to monsoon floods

Barely recovered from the flooding of 2010 Pakistan has been hit by a fresh flood disaster which has already claimed dozens of lives.

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News - FRANCE: Poverty and exclusion

Welfare charities express concern at French economic situation

Recent statistics by INSEE - the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies - indicate rising deprivation in France.

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Monday, September 5, 2011

Charity Spotlight: Maria's Children Centre


Country
Russia

Category
Children & Education
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________

To enable orphans and special-needs children to become fully-valued members of society, sharing the same rights as everyone else.

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News - HEALTH: Tinnitus appeal

Charity backed research close to finding cure for rock star's 'disease'

Campaigners at a UK charity are launching a major appeal to tackle the growing problem of tinnitus.

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News - LONDON: Charity swim

David Walliams Thames marathon swim for charity

It's definitely no laughing matter as comedian David Walliams embarks on a hazardous swimming marathon up the River Thames in aid of Sport Relief.
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Friday, September 2, 2011

Charity Spotlight: Center for Victims of Torture

Country
United States

Category
Human Rights
Charity Mission Statement
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Together, we are helping torture survivors rebuild their lives.

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News - NEW YORK: Terminal illness charity

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick host charity treasure hunt

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick are hosting a charity treasure hunt for Friends In Deed, a New York charity supporting people with terminal illnesses.


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News - UNITED KINGDOM: Children's charity

Prince Harry pays tribute to children's charity

Prince Harry has presented awards to brave children including the severely disabled at a ceremony in London's West End.

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Thursday, September 1, 2011

Charity Spotlight: Royal Blind Society

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Disability
Charity Mission Statement
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To help blind and partially sighted people.

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News - CONGO: Charity CD

Damon Albarn heads up charity release for Oxfam
Damon Albarn is releasing a charity album featuring Congolese musicians to raise awareness for Oxfam’s campaign in the Congo.

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News - LIBYA: Humanitarian aid

International effort underway to prevent humanitarian disaster

Financial aid and support for the people of Libya is being made to support a peaceful transition and prevent a humanitarian disaster.
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