Thursday, Dec 05, 2024 04:42AM
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
NPQ has long tried to raise the alarm about what Rick Cohen in 2010 called the unhealthy mix of nonprofits and pharmaceuticals. Now, that issue appears to be coming to th... FULL STORY >>
Resources: New York Times
Lily Thapa founder of Global Fund for Women grantee partner Women for Human Rights, pictured in Ghorka, Nepal, where she has established temporary shelters and relief for... FULL STORY >>
Resources: Nepal Earhquake Story
Norwegian billionaire Petter Stordalen offered 5,000 free nights in his hotel chain to refugees and said that in the past week he has already taken in at least 50 refugees in 35 rooms at his Quality Hotel Airport Gardermoen, ... FULL STORY >>
Resources: The Economist
Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim Helú thinks he may have an answer to the current humanitarian crisis of tens of thousands of refugees from the Middle East and Africa sweeping into Europe. Speaking last week at the Mexico Si... FULL STORY >>
Resources: The Forbes
This September 11, the country will mourn the 14th anniversary of the attacks that changed our world forever. But if you want to honor the victims, survivors and their families of the 9/11 attacks, volunteer. Because of th... FULL STORY >>
Resources: The Forbes
The fight against Ebola has found a deep-pocketed ally in Bill Gates. The billionaire philanthropist's foundation has pledged $50 million to fight the viral outbreak in West Africa, according to a statement by the organiza... FULL STORY >>
Resources: The Economist
Mr Abbott now argues that turning back migrants in boats has allowed the government to take control of its policy from people-smugglers. He said the admissions from Syria reflect “Australia’s proud history as a country wi... FULL STORY >>
Resources: The Economist
The United Negro College Fund has announced a three-year, $1.12 million grant from the Kresge Foundation in support of historically black colleges and universities. The grant will enable UNCF's Institute for Capacity Build... FULL STORY >>
Resources: United Negro College Fund Press
The Supreme Court in Washington State has struck down a charter school law that was passed in a 2012 referendum with support from Bill Gates and other philanthropists, the Seattle Times reports. On September 4, the court r... FULL STORY >>
Resources: Seattle Times
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