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Helping poor countries develop is really, really hard. The history of foreign aid, from governments and the World Bank and NGOs alike, contains some real success stories,... FULL STORY >>
Resources: www.vox.com
BBC News : To say Venezuela is in the middle of a political crisis would be an understatement. President Nicolás Maduro is locked in a power struggle with Juan Gua... FULL STORY >>
In Africa, as elsewhere, “traditional” giving has taken something of a bashing since the launch of the effective altruism, a.k.a. strategic giving, movement—what Ka... FULL STORY >>
Resources: Washington Post
"Charity begins at home. Moreover, we all know that to bring about change, you yourself need to be part of it." NEW YORK, NY (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 07, 2014 Charity begins at home. Moreover, we all know that to bring about ch... FULL STORY >>
Resources: http://www.prweb.com
BBC News : A man running on a popular park trail in the mountains of northern Colorado killed a mountain lion after it pounced on him from behind. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) officials say the man sustained se... FULL STORY >>
There are sometimes reasons why foundations are seen as out of touch with reality, and at least one of those reasons is a failure to admit when you have not only made a mistake, but a big mistake—and in public. Not admittin... FULL STORY >>
Resources: St. Paul Pioneer Press
MUMBAI, JUNE 20: Ability of Disability — A Night of Melody, an event that will showcase performances by singers and artistes who are physically challenged, is being held on June 28. The event will also have performances ... FULL STORY >>
Resources: TheHinduBusinessLine
BBC News : A rare Amur tiger has died in a fight with two other tigers at Longleat Safari and Adventure Park. Thirteen-year-old female Shouri, who died on Monday, had lived at the park since 2006. Longleat said she... FULL STORY >>
The 'Smack That' and 'Bananza (Belly Dancer)' singer is launching an initiative to help people in rural Africa Despite being best known for making pop music, Akon's decided to give filling dancefloors a break in favour of ... FULL STORY >>
Resources: independent.co.uk
BBC News : Police searching for a 21-year-old student who went missing after leaving a club have said they have "significant concerns" about her safety. Libby Squire was last seen by her friends getting into a taxi ... FULL STORY >>
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