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

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Charity Spotlight: Baby Buggy

Country
United States

Category

Children & Education
Charity Mission Statement
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To provide New York City's families in need with essential equipment, clothing, and products for their infants and young children.

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News - EID: Charity goodwill

Eid-al-Fitr continues Ramadan focus on charity celebration

Millions of Muslims are starting their traditional Eid celebrations with a period of ongoing festive charity giving.

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News - UNITED STATES: Charity concert

Tony Bennett, Stevie Wonder among stars lining up for OAP charity

Musicians from the worlds of jazz, soul, country and blues are set to raise the roof at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles next month.

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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Charity Spotlight: Azim Premji Foundation

Country
India

Category
Children & Education
Charity Mission Statement
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To contribute to achieve quality universal education that facilitates a just, equitable, humane and sustainable society.

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News - KOREA: Hyundai chairman pledge

Hyundai chief backs charity with $462 million donation

One of East Asia's best known businessmen has promised $462 million for charity, backing up a previous pledge.

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News - THAILAND: Human trafficking

More commitment needed to halt forced labour and exploitation

Thailand continues to be a major transit country, source and destination country for human trafficking, says the UN.
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Monday, August 29, 2011

Charity Spotlight: Freeplay Foundation

Country
United Kingdom

Category

Research & Development
Charity Mission Statement
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Lifeline Energy improves the quality of the lives of vulnerable populations through dependable and environmentally friendly technologies. We are committed to providing renewable energy alternatives to those most in need.

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News - HEALTH: Alcohol awareness week

Campaign pushing ahead post bank-holiday

A major public debate on alcohol abuse is required, say a number of charities and health organisations.
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News - UNITED STATES: Irene batters America

Volunteers leading hurricane clean up

Hurricane Irene has hammered the eastern seaboard of the United States and still remains a threat to Americans and Canadians.

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Friday, August 26, 2011

News - TECHNOLOGY: TouchPad charity donations

HP Canada supports kids clubs

Hewlett-Packard Canada is donating $100,000 to a major Canadian youth charity.
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News - GLOBAL: Refugee action

UNHCR launches international campaign to tackle statelessness

The UN refugee agency has launched its global campaign to tackle the growing problem of statelessness.

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Thursday, August 25, 2011

News - NEPAL: Disabled children

Action needed on disabled children's rights to education

More needs to be done to ensure disabled children in Nepal have fair access to education, says Human Rights Watch.


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Charity Spotlight: Cat Action Trust

Country
United Kingdom

Category

Animals & Wildlife
Charity Mission Statement
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The Original Cat Action Trust, the pioneer society for ferals, was founded in 1977 to help the feral cat.

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News - AIDS: Freddie Mercury day

Get ready for Freddie

A fun day for AIDS/HIV awareness is going global with the help of legions of Freddie Mercury fans.


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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Latest charities added

"Nastenka" charitable foundation
Russia 
Health & Medical


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The Mary Foundation
Denmark 
Community & Family



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Wildlife Preservation Society of Australia
Australia 
Animals & Wildlife


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News - CANADA: Goderich tornado

Voluntary sector assists in clean-up

NGOs and charities in Canada are assisting in the clean-up following the devastating tornado that hit Goderich, Ontario at the weekend.


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Photo of the day

Flowers in Santorini ©2011 Xperedon Inc

Charity Spotlight: Wild Again Reforestation Trust

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Environment
Charity Mission Statement
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The primary purpose of Wild Again is to buy environmentally sensitive land and re-establish forests on that land with indigenous plant species.

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News - HEALTH: Glaucoma research

Campaign to improve public awareness

An ICM survey has revealed high levels of public ignorance about the commonest of eye diseases.
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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Latest charities added

Norwegian Red Cross
Norway 
Humanitarian Aid


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RSPCA
United Kingdom 
Animals & Wildlife


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Entrepreneurs of the World
France 
Micro Finance


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News - INTERNET: Social media

Rise in social media usage during disasters

What do you do when you need information fast during a disaster or emergency?

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Photo of the day

Green Reptile ©2011 Xperedon Inc

Charity Spotlight: Orchid

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Research & Development
Charity Mission Statement
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To save men's lives from testicular, prostate and penile cancers through pioneering research and promoting awareness.

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News - KENYA: Food crisis deepens

Food insecurity worsening in Kenya

Kenya is becoming an increasing focus of the East Africa food crisis with the country experiencing mounting levels of hunger and a growing influx of refugees.

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Monday, August 22, 2011

Latest charities added to Xperedon

Prevent Blindness Foundation
Australia 
Research & Development



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CARE Denmark
Denmark 
Research & Development




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GRA - Giving Relief by Action Ireland 
Community & Family




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News - ENVIRONMENT: Greenpeace challenge

Nike commits to Greenpeace detox campaign

Greenpeace's campaign to name and shame sports brands who are contributing to pollution is gathering momentum.
 
 
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Photo of the day

Basket Lady ©2011 Xperedon Inc

Charity Spotlight: Kitumusote

Country
Tanzania

Category

Ethnic & Religion
Charity Mission Statement
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To ensure the sustainability of the Maasai people's way of life.

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News - WOMEN: Small business aid

Supporting female entrepreneurs in the developing world

Care International UK has announced a unique partnership to support business-women in the third world.
 
 
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Friday, August 19, 2011

Latest charities added to Xperedon

Africa New Life
USA
Research & Development




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Breast Cancer Ireland
Ireland 
Research  & Developemnt


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ADRA Denmark
Denmark 
Research & Development


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News - LIBYA: Human rights

Fears for civilians as conflict deepens

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) are appealing for respect for civilians in Libya as fighting intensifies around Tripoli.

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Photo of the day

Shades of Blue ©2011 Xperedon Inc

Charity Spotlight: Amcha

Country
Israel

Category
Health & Medical
Charity Mission Statement
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To create a framework for mutual aid, memory processing and grief resolution, as well as a place where survivors and their families could feel at home and be understood.

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News: UNITED KINGDOM: Youth schemes

Prince of Wales charity launches youth projects in wake of riots

The charity of the Prince of Wales has announced a £2.5 million investment programme in the worst hit areas of the UK's riots.

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Thursday, August 18, 2011

Latest charities added to Xperedon

ORM
Ireland 
Children & Education



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Norwegian Church Aid
Norway 
Humanitarian Aid




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IHS
USA 
Community & Family



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News - MEXICO: Child violence

Escalating violence against children cannot be ignored any longer

Violent crime involving children is escalating in Mexico, principally as a result of the role of drug cartels.
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Photo of the day

Greek Church ©2011 Xperedon Inc

Charity Spotlight: Barry Foundation of the Grand Saint Bernard

Country
Switzerland

Category
Animals/Wildlife
Charity Mission Statement
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Ensure the survival of the famous, legendary Saint Bernard dog breed by providing a breeding kennel founded on ethical and scientific knowledge.

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News - CANADA: Overseas aid

Canadians commit to East Africa

The Canadian government is increasing its commitments to East Africa with an innovatory fundraising scheme.

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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Latest charities added to Xperedon

Ligue contre le cancer
France 
Health & Medical



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The Fire Fighters Charity
United Kingdom 
Community & Family


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Deepwave
Germany 
Environment



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News - UNITED KINGDOM: Will Aid

Free will service in aid of charity

Will Aid is launching its annual fundraising campaign for 2011.

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Photo of the day

Snail Race ©2011 Xperedon Inc

Charity Spotlight: World Villages for Children

Country
United States

Category

Children/Education
Charity Mission Statement
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Our mission is helping children break free from a life of poverty.

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News - UNITED STATES: Wealth distribution

Warren Buffett says super-rich should do more

If you earned billions of dollars a year how much would you give away to good causes?

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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Latest charities added to Xperedon

Conservation Law Foundation USA 
Environment

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Co-operation Ireland
Ireland 
Community & Family

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Neil Sachse Foundation
Australia 
Research & Developement

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News - SCOTLAND: Youth theatre plans

Andrew Lloyd Webber invests in Scottish youth

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Charity Foundation is funding a young persons theatre in an area of Scotland with high youth unemployment.

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Photo of the day

Seagull Flight ©2011 Xperedon Inc

Charity Spotlight: Alliance for Children Everywhere

Country
United States

Category
Children/Education
Charity Mission Statement
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To enable Christians to demonstrate the great love of Jesus Christ by helping children in crisis.

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News - AUSTRALIA: Parkinson's disease

Michael J Fox research programme heads down under

The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research is expanding its global research programme into Australia.

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Friday, August 12, 2011

Latest charities added to Xperedon

Ocean Youth Trust
Ireland
Children & Education 


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The Jennifer Trust
United Kingdom 
Community & Family


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Brain Foundation
Australia
Research & Development


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Photo of the day

Fast Flow ©2011 Xperedon Inc.

Charity Spotlight: Parisar

Country
India
Category
Environment
Charity Mission Statement
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To promote and advocate sustainable transport.

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News - BANGLADESH: Human rights


Campaigners call for end to death squads 

Activists are calling on the Bangladesh government to do more to fulfil its commitments to human rights.

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News - FASHION: Amy Winehouse


Amy Winehouse Fred Perry collection on sale for charity

Fred Perry announces the troubled singer's last collections for the fashion brand will go on sale for charity

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