Giving Gifts, a blog from the Xperedon charity giving team. Giving from the heart creates the greatest gifts of all!

Friday, July 29, 2011

Latest charities added to Xperedon

Army Emergency Relief
United States 
Community & Family


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Global Emergency Care Skills
Ireland 
Health & Medical


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ASTI
United Kingdom
 
Human Rights

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Photo of the day

Stairway into Deep Blue ©2011 Xperedon Inc.

Charity Spotlight: THE PSP ASSOCIATION

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Research / Development
Charity Mission Statement
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Our mission is the conquest of PSP. We are currently 'Working for a world free of PSP.'

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News - IRELAND: OAP Internet users


Google teams up with Age Action

The search is on for Ireland’s top OAP Internet surfers.

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Thursday, July 28, 2011

Latest charities added to Xperedon

Hidden Villa
U
nited States
Environment


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ActionAid Ireland
IrelandResearch & Development

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The National Autistic Society
United Kingdom
Community & Family

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Photo of the day

Sharp Edges ©2011 Xperedon Inc.

Charity Spotlight: International Committee of the Red Cross

Country
Switzerland
Category
Humanitarian Aid
Charity Mission Statement
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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance. It directs and coordinates the international relief activities conducted by the Movement in situations of conflict. It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles.

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News - AFRICA: Comedian’s appeal


Comic performer gets serious for East Africa

Lenny Henry has made an emotional appeal for the East African crisis.

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News - FASHION: Designer’s will


Alexander McQueen’s final charity gesture

Iconic fashion designer Alexander McQueen has donated generously to charities via his will, published documents reveal. 

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Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Latest charities added to Xperedon

Animal Rescue League of Iowa 
USA 
Animals & Wildlife 

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Welcome to Dreams Come True 
United Kingdom
Children & Education 

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Osteoporosis Australia 
Australia
Research & Development

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Photo of the Day

Fisherman in Seychelles ©2011 Xperedon Inc.

News - UK: Children's charity

Launch of celebrity art sale for kids charity

Original artwork from a group of artists, authors and performers has gone on sale for a leading children's charity.
 
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Charity Spotlight: The Boston Foundation

Country
United States
Category
Community & Family
Charity Mission Statement
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As Greater Boston's community foundation, the Boston Foundation devotes its resources to building and sustaining a vital, prosperous city and region, where justice and opportunity are extended to everyone.

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News - SPORT: Olympic funding

London Olympics commits to helping young people

The promise of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to provide long-term youth projects to help youngsters is gathering momentum.

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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Latest charities added to Xperedon

Khanya College 
South Africa
Children & Education 

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RNZFB 
New Zealand
Disability 

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Sophia Housing Association Ireland
Community & Family 

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Photo of the Day

Nature's Sculptures ©2011 Xperedon Inc.

News - UK: Cancer treatment

Progress at leading cancer hospital welcomed

A world famous cancer hospital is benefiting from a pioneering new treatment centre, and a range of new technologies. 

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Charity Spotlight: Bet Tzedek

Country
United States
Category
Human Rights
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________

Our mission is to pursue equal justice for all.

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News - GLOBAL: Humanitarian aid

GLOBAL: Humanitarian aid

There has been a huge growth in aid spending in recent years, says a new report.

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Monday, July 25, 2011

Latest charities added to Xperedon

Academy of Vocal Arts 
USA 
Arts & Culture 

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Childhood Cancer Support Australia
Community & Family 

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The Conservation Foundation  
United Kingdom
Environment 

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Photo of the Day

Santorini ©2011 Xperedon Inc.

News - AFRICA: Children’s emergency

Greater relief efforts required

A bigger effort is sought as agencies warn that hundreds of thousands of children could soon die due to the crisis in Africa.

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Charity Spotlight: Dance4life

Country
South Africa
Category
Community & Family
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________

dance4life inspires, mobilises and unites young people to push back HIV and AIDS 4life!

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News - NORWAY: Terror attacks

NGO response to the mass killings

Until last Friday Norway was regarded as one of the safest countries in the world.

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Friday, July 22, 2011

Latest charities added to Xperedon

A click for the forest 
Sweden
Animals & Wildlife  

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Beyond Borders 
CAN 
Children & Education 

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Poverty Eradication Network Trust 
Tanzania
Research & Development

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Photo of the Day

Icy Dandelions ©2011 Xperedon Inc.

News - USA: Animal welfare

Protest in favour of ban on circus animals

The treatment of circus animals is in the spotlight in the USA.

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Charity Spotlight: Project Home Indy

Country
United States
Category
Community & Family
Charity Mission Statement
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Committed to providing a holistic and culturally sensitive approach to providing services and programs to each young family it serves.

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News - SYRIA: Human rights

UN adds to mounting pressure on Syrian regime

The United Nations has repeated its call to the Syrian government to stop its repression of pro-democracy campaigners.

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Thursday, July 21, 2011

Latest charities added to Xperedon

SHAID 
Canada 
Animals & Wildlife 

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ACTV 
Uganda
Human Rights 

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Eco-Needs Foundation 
India
Environment 


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Photo of the Day

Blue Sunset ©2011 Xperedon Inc.

News - BANGLADESH: Fashion trade

Sweatshop exploitation rears its ugly head

Mention the subject of unethical shopping and clothes often come to mind. 

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Charity Spotlight: The Rory Peck Trust

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Community & Family
Charity Mission Statement
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To give charitable grants to freelancers and their families in times of need.

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News - UK: Fundraising strategy

Charity Commission praises partnership as a fundraising approach

Charities that work in partnership increase their chances of raising funds, new research shows.

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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Latest charities added to Xperedon

The Salvation Army 
New Zealand
Community & Family 

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Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum 
USA 
Arts & Culture 

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VLM 
Ireland
Research & Development 


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Photo of the Day

Wild Horses ©2011 Xperedon Inc.

News - ITALY: AIDS conference

Humanitarian charity steps up campaign on HIV drug prices

Médecins Sans Frontières says the UN goal of getting 15 million people on HIV treatment by 2015 is increasingly likely.

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Charity Spotlight: Lehigh University

Country
United States
Category
Children & Education
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________

To advance learning through the integration of teaching, research, and service to others.

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News - NIGERIA: David Cameron

Charities back plans for greater financial transparency

An international charity has welcomed Prime Minister David Cameron’s speech in Lagos, setting out plans for greater transparency for overseas business deals.

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Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Latest charities added to Xperedon

The Red Door 
Ireland
Children & Education 

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Breast Cancer Care 
United Kingdom
Community & Family 


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Lost Dogs' Home 
Australia
Animals & Wildlife 


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Photo of the Day

Cerf Island ©2011 Xperedon Inc.

News - SIERRA LEONE: Author’s village appeal

Respected writer appeals for help in West Africa

An award-winning novelist has lent her name to a charity working in West Africa.

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Charity Spotlight: Doctors for Developing Countries

Country
Germany
Category
Health & Medical
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________

To offer people all general medical treatment that a doctor could possibly provide. Special attention is given to the fight against tuberculosis and AIDS as well as under and malnourishment.

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News - IRAQ: Children’s heart surgery

International heart surgeons commit to Iraqi kids

Critically ill children in Iraq are set to benefit from the help of an international team of heart specialists.

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Latest charities added to Xperedon

The Red Door 
Ireland
Children & Education 


To read the full profile click here
Breast Cancer Care 
United Kingdom
Community & Family 


To read the full profile click here
Lost Dogs' Home 
Australia
Animals & Wildlife 


To read the full profile click here

Photo of the Day

Autumn Park ©2011 Xperedon Inc.