Monday, October 31, 2011

Charity Spotlight: DEBRA Ireland

Country
Ireland

Category
Research & Development
Charity Mission Statement
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To fund the development of treatments and cures for all forms of Epidermolysis Bullosa, and meanwhile to do all in its power to alleviate the suffering caused by EB.

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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: BBC Wildlife Fund

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Animals & Wildlife
Charity Mission Statement
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To raise awareness and funds to help threatened wildlife and places.

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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: Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin

Country
United States

Category
Disability
Charity Mission Statement
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Goodwill believes that its work serves as "not charity, but a chance" for these individuals to achieve self-sufficiency, regardless of disability or disadvantage.

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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: International Child Resource Institute – Africa (ICRI)

Country
Kenya

Category
Children & Education
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________

Our mission is to equip communities to fight poverty and assure the health and safety of children and families.

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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: Cross International

Country
United States

Category
Humanitarian Aid
Charity Mission Statement
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In recognition that poverty ravages many areas of the world - victimizing families, children and the elderly, we dedicate ourselves to a ministry of relief and development to aid the poorest of the poor.

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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: AnimalsAsia Foundation

Country
Australia

Category
Animals & Wildlife
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________

The mission of the Animals Asia Foundation is to improve the lives of all animals in Asia, end cruelty and restore respect for animals Asia-wide.

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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: Wola Nani

Country
South Africa

Category
Health & Medical
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________

To help bring relief to the communities hardest hit by the HIV crisis.

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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: Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation - WSFF

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Women
Charity Mission Statement
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A society which encourages, enables and celebrates active and healthy women and girls.

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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: Peace Brigades International

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Human Rights
Charity Mission Statement
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PBI envisions a world in which people address conflicts non violently, where human rights are universally upheld and social justice and intercultural respect have become a reality.

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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: Canadian Psychiatric Research Foundation

Country
Canada

Category
Research & Development
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________

To improve the well being of Canadians by funding mental health and addiction research to build healthier lives.

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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: Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture

Country
Switzerland

Category
Micro Finance
Charity Mission Statement
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To create value for resource-poor small farmers in developing countries through innovation in sustainable agriculture and the activation of value chains.

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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: The Actors Fund

Country
United States

Category
Arts & Culture
Charity Mission Statement
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The Actors Fund is a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment, we are a safety net, providing programs and services for those who are in need, crisis or transition.

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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: Counsel and Care

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Community & Family
Charity Mission Statement
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We can help ensure that no older person has to live in poverty, social isolation and difficulty.

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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: The Children's Health Fund

Country
United States

Category
Children & Education
Charity Mission Statement
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Children's Health Fund is passionate about our purpose and goal of supporting medically underserved children through direct primary health care and by functioning as a voice for disenfranchised families.

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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: Make-A-Wish Foundation

Country
Australia

Category
Children & Education
Charity Mission Statement
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To grant the Wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

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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: Association of Performing Arts Presenters

Country
United States

Category
Arts & Culture
Charity Mission Statement
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Arts Presenters continues to be the industry's leading resource, knowledge and networking destination for the advancement of performing arts presenting.

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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: Missouri Botanical Garden

Country
United States

Category
Animals & Wildlife
Charity Mission Statement
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The mission of the Missouri Botanical Garden is to discover and share knowledge about plants and their environment, in order to preserve and enrich life.

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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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