Charity Spotlight: Birdlife South Africa

Country
South Africa

Category
Animals & Wildlife

Charity Mission Statement

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To conserve birds and their habitats.

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GERMANY: Prince Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson son appears at Berlin charity event

Michael Jackson's son Prince Michael has impressed onlookers at a gala event in Berlin for the children's charity, Tribute to Bambi.

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News - HEALTH: Charity iPhone apps

Growth in iPhone apps for health

More and more health charities are making sure they are involved in offering handy information and services via the portable iPhone system.

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Charity Spotlight: Alliance for Healthy Homes

Country
United States

Category
Community & Family

Charity Mission Statement

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The Alliance seeks to protect children from lead and other environmental health hazards in and around their homes by advocating for policy solutions and building capacity for primary prevention in communities throughout the US.

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News - PAKISTAN: Floods response 2011

Greater efforts underway to save lives

AID agencies are stepping up their campaigns to respond to the Pakistan floods crisis after warnings that too little was being done too late.

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News - INTERNET: Young people

Charity concerns over Internet safety

Would you give your child under ten years old a smartphone?

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Charity Spotlight: The Marrow Foundation

Country
United States

Category
Research & Development

Charity Mission Statement

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To create an opportunity for all patients to receive the bone marrow or umbilical cord blood transplant they need, when they need it.

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News - KENYA: Charity helps herders

ADRA brings hope to remote Kenyan herding community

Adventist charity ADRA is launching a humanitarian mission to support rural pastoralists in a remote corner of Kenya.

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News - WORLD: Gay rights charity

Backing for new global gay rights charity continues to build

Support for ground-breaking gay rights charity Kaleidoscope has grown in just a few days with the help of a number of celebrity backers.

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Charity Spotlight: People Living With Cancer

Country
South Africa

Category
Health & Medical

Charity Mission Statement

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To develop a national support system for those who have been diagnosed with cancer, assisting cancer patients and their families individually, or within groups.

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COLOMBIA: Bill Clinton Foundation

Major financial investment for SME initiated by Clinton charity

Generating small and medium sized business growth is crucial in developing a sustainable societal solution to combat poverty in developing countries.

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News - UNITED STATES: Henry Winkler OBE

The Fonz receives special award from the Queen

Henry Winkler aka the Fonz has been honoured for his work for British children with learning difficulties by Her Majesty The Queen.

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Charity Spotlight: Medair

Country
Switzerland

Category
Humanitarian Aid

Charity Mission Statement

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Our mission is to seek out and serve the most vulnerable people affected by crises, particularly the forgotten men, women, and children who live in difficult-to-access regions in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

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News - UNITED KINGDOM: Child wellbeing

UNICEF calls for a halt on mindless consumerism aimed at children

A UNICEF report claims compulsive consumerism is invading British family life and affecting the wellbeing of children.

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News - HEALTH: Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse Foundation launch

The Amy Winehouse Foundation has been launched to raise funds for the singer's favourite causes.

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Charity Spotlight: Alley Cat Rescue

Country
United States

Category
Animals & Wildlife

Charity Mission Statement

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To solve the crisis and tragedy of unwanted and abandoned cats.

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News - FUNDRAISING: Roald Dahl day

Roald Dahl children's charity dressing up day

Why not dress up as an enormous crocodile?

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News - ENVIRONMENT: Ark Royal reef

Plans to sink aircraft carrier and create artificial reef

It's full steam ahead for a charity's plans to sink a famous navy vessel.

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Charity Spotlight: Autism Spectrum Australia - Aspect

Country
Australia

Category
Health & Medical

Charity Mission Statement

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Aspect builds confidence and capacity in people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), their families and communities by providing information, education and other services.

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News - WORLD: Charity legacy day

First international charity legacy day

If you could choose a charity to be a beneficiary of your will which one would it be?

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News - IRELAND: Youth environmentalist awards

Charity awards for Irish eco-youth

A call to arms has been sent out to Irish youth to create innovative environmental campaigns.

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Charity Spotlight: Cork Simon Community

Country
Ireland

Category
Community & Family

Charity Mission Statement

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We aim to address people's individual needs, by using a combination of our own resources and by working closely with other state and voluntary organisations and agencies when appropriate.

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News - UNITED STATES: Food insecurity

Minorities most at risk of hunger, says US Govt report

Millions of Americans cannot afford enough to eat with minority groups bearing the brunt of the food crisis.

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News - EAST AFRICA: Record donations

Bolder efforts required as crisis deepens

Despite record-breaking donations to ease the humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa, the numbers of people facing starvation is increasing.

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Charity Spotlight: Capenature

Country
South Africa

Category
Environment

Charity Mission Statement

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To locate biodiversity conservation in the mainstream of local economic development through the establishment of a conservation economy the Western Cape.

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News - UNITED KINGDOM: Charity shopping online

More charities take to e-commerce to boost sales

New research from the Charity Retail Association (CRA) shows charities are increasingly expanding their shop departments online to increase sales.

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News - UNITED STATES: Soldier support

Red Cross initiative to support military families

The post-cold war military age has created a very different set of circumstances for soldiers.

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Charity Spotlight: Endeavour Foundation

Country
Australia

Category
Disability

Charity Mission Statement

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To provide opportunities for people with a disability so they may participate in everyday life of the community.

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News - UNITED KINGDOM: OAP campaign

Get knitting to help others says Age UK

Whether it's a beanie hat or a bobble hat or a cardigan or a pair of socks, knitting is a super way to help others stay warm this winter.

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News - ANIMAL WELFARE: Horse charities

RSPCA calls for action to stop cruelty to horses

A rising number of cruelty cases involving horses are placing a strain on animal and equine welfare charities.

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Charity Spotlight: Freedom's Door

Country
Canada

Category
Community & Family

Charity Mission Statement

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To rehabilitate men struggling with alcoholishm and drug addiction in the Kelowna, BC area.

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News - PAKISTAN: Fresh flooding crisis

NGOs respond to monsoon floods

Barely recovered from the flooding of 2010 Pakistan has been hit by a fresh flood disaster which has already claimed dozens of lives.

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News - FRANCE: Poverty and exclusion

Welfare charities express concern at French economic situation

Recent statistics by INSEE - the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies - indicate rising deprivation in France.

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Charity Spotlight: African Wildlife Foundation

Country
United States

Category
Animals & Wildlife

Charity Mission Statement

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The African Wildlife Foundation, together with the people of Africa, works to ensure the wildlife and wild lands of Africa will endure forever.

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News - HEALTH: Tinnitus appeal

Charity backed research close to finding cure for rock star's 'disease'

Campaigners at a UK charity are launching a major appeal to tackle the growing problem of tinnitus.

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News - LONDON: Charity swim

David Walliams Thames marathon swim for charity

It's definitely no laughing matter as comedian David Walliams embarks on a hazardous swimming marathon up the River Thames in aid of Sport Relief.

 

 

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Charity Spotlight: Bumblebee Conservation Trust

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Animals & Wildlife

Charity Mission Statement

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To raise awareness of the problems bumblebees face.

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News - NEW YORK: Terminal illness charity

NEW YORK: Terminal illness charity

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick are hosting a charity treasure hunt for Friends In Deed, a New York charity supporting people with terminal illnesses.

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News - UNITED KINGDOM: Children's charity

Prince Harry pays tribute to children's charity

Prince Harry has presented awards to brave children including the severely disabled at a ceremony in London's West End.

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Charity Spotlight: The Children's Society

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Children & Education

Charity Mission Statement

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We make childhood better for all children in the UK. Our direct action stops children feeling excluded, isolated or abandoned. We challenge injustice and influence the thinking of everyone - from the general public to politicians and decision makers - about what needs to change to improve the lives of children. We turn children's lives around, helping them to avoid crisis, overcome hardship and live their lives with hope, optimism and confidence.

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News - CONGO: Charity CD

Damon Albarn heads up charity release for Oxfam

Damon Albarn is releasing a charity album featuring Congolese musicians to raise awareness for Oxfam’s campaign in the Congo.

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News - LIBYA: Humanitarian aid

International effort underway to prevent humanitarian disaster

Financial aid and support for the people of Libya is being made to support a peaceful transition and prevent a humanitarian disaster.

 

 

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