Charity Spotlight: National Osteoporosis Foundation

Country
United States

Category
Research & Development

Charity Mission Statement

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To have a direct, positive impact on the lives of men and women, alerting a nation to a major public health threat and helping the patients and families who need support.

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News - POPULATION: 7 billion and counting...

Time for a party or reflection?

The world's population officially reaches 7 billion today, October 31.

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News - CALIFORNIA: Halloween jazz

Music and frights at cultural night…

Traditional Japanese ghosts were set to be invoked on Friday in a sacred ceremony just in time for Halloween...

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News - X FACTOR: Rhythmix charity dispute

English charity forces X Factor into rethink over Rhythmix girl band name

X Factor girl group Rhythmix will change their name following a legal challenge from an English charity.

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Charity Spotlight: Irish Anti-vivisection Society

Country
Ireland

Category
Animals & Wildlife

Charity Mission Statement

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The IAVS campaigns peacefully for the law to be changed so that all animal experiments will be abolished.

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News - CHRISTMAS: Charity TV show

Ant & Dec named as Text Santa presenters

Ant and Dec have been confirmed as presenters for the charity telethon 'Text Santa' to be shown on British TV screens this Christmas…

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News - FUNDING: Public services

Charities being asked to step up

Should charities play a bigger part in providing public services?

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Charity Spotlight: Best Start - Meilleur départ

Country
Canada

Category
Community & Family

Charity Mission Statement

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To support service providers to implement effective health promotion programs for expectant and new parents (including both mom and dad), newborns and young children.

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News - ARTS: Joy Adamson

Born Free artist's pictures unearthed for charity

Paintings by legendary conservationist Joy Adamson have been discovered after lying hidden away for more than 40 years...

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News - LONDON: Royal Opera House

George Michael promises big night for Elton John's Aids Foundation...

George Michael's Symphonica tour looks set to reach a peak with a special charity fundraising extravaganza.

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Charity Spotlight: Airline Ambassadors International

Country
United States

Category
Humanitarian Aid

Charity Mission Statement

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Airline Ambassadors International provides humanitarian relief and development to underprivileged communities by opening up opportunities for travelers to become a living link between resource and need.

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News - ANIMAL WELFARE: Foie Gras

Call for an end to torture in a tin...

Animal welfare charities are heaping pressure on the food industry to abolish the production and sale of Foie Gras.

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News - OLYMPICS: Marathon fundraiser

Life begins at 50 for the Goal-den Girls

It's never too late to take on a challenge say a group of female athletes who are training for their first marathon...

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Charity Spotlight: Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Health & Medical

Charity Mission Statement

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MSF’s actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of neutrality and impartiality. This means that MSF offers assistance to people based only on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.

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News - MARKETING: Charity viral marketing

Breast cancer charity marketing app takes off...

A charity's viral marketing video has gone ballistic on YouTube...

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News - NEW YORK: Hugh Jackman

Wake up and smell the coffee...

Real Steel star launches coffee shop for charity.

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Charity Spotlight: BRIS

Country
Sweden

Category
Children & Education

Charity Mission Statement

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To strengthen the rights of children and young people and improve their living conditions.

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News - ST PAUL'S: Protest action

Is it time for the protesters to go?

Have the protesters at St Paul's Cathedral over-stepped the mark?

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News - THAILAND: Humanitarian aid

How do humanitarian orgs cope?

With floodwaters rushing into Bangkok humanitarian groups face their latest major disaster.

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Charity Spotlight: Burns Bog Conservation Society

Country
Canada

Category
Environment

Charity Mission Statement

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Conservation through education by protecting the world's peatlands by educating people, proving opportunities for people to interact with this natural environment and advocating for ecologically responsible governance of Burns Bog and other peatlands worldwide

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News - LIBYA: After Gaddafi

Who will sort the mess of Libya?

Now Gaddafi is gone what role will NGOs play in the reconstruction of Libya?

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News - TESCO: Alzheimer's Society partnership

Record-breaking £3.5 million raised...

Tesco staff and supporters have raised £3.5 million for the Alzheimer's Society as part of their Charity of The Year initiative.

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Charity Spotlight: First Focus Foundation

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Research & Development

Charity Mission Statement

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To provide support where it is needed the most!

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News - UNITED KINGDOM: Chance UK

Britain's most innovative charity

A small UK charity has won the accolade of innovative charity of the year.

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News - OHIO: Exotic animal killings

Uproar from animal welfare activists...

The idea of having a lion or a grizzly bear wandering free in your backyard is clearly a cause for concern...

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Charity Spotlight: Anisha Microfin Association

Country
India

Category
Micro Finance

Charity Mission Statement

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ANISHA Microfin Association’s mission is to facilitate and enable the economically challenged sections of society in Tamilnadu (India) to achieve sustainable livelihood with dignity through capacity building micro finance products with focus on women”.

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News - MURDOCH: Charity donations

Six charities to share £1 million for Milly Dowler

Sources at News International have confirmed Rupert Murdoch is making a personal donation to chosen charities of the Milly Dowler family.

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News - HUMANITARIAN: Rats save lives

APOPO mine clearing charity puts rats to good work

Rats are not usually known for their life-saving work and their efforts for the greater good of humanity.

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Charity Spotlight: Global Invasive Species Programme

Country
South Africa

Category
Environment

Charity Mission Statement

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To conserve biodiversity and sustain livelihoods by minimising the spread and impact of invasive species.

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News - FOOTBALL: Anti-racism campaign

Charity initiative coincides with EPL players controversy

A football anti-racism charity has kicked off its latest campaign just as a racism row explodes between players from two of the world's most famous football clubs.

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News - THAILAND: Flooding update

NGOs respond as floods take more lives

The Red Cross and other agencies are stepping up their relief efforts as flooding threatens Bangkok and the death toll rises.

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Charity Spotlight: New York City Ballet

Country
United States

Category
Arts & Culture

Charity Mission Statement

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To touch the lives of countless people in the New York area and across the country.

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News - UNITED KINGDOM: Civic Voice

UK charity wants a bigger debate on the built environment

British towns and cities like many of their European counterparts are famed for their mix of high value architectural styles.

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News - EAST AFRICA: DEC appeal

Record-breaking generosity for Horn of Africa

The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) says its current East Africa appeal is one of the most generously supported in its history.

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Charity Spotlight: The International Dyslexia Association

Country
United States

Category
Disability

Charity Mission Statement

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We facilitate the exploration of the causes and early identification of dyslexia and are committed to the responsible and wide dissemination of research based knowledge.

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News - TECHNOLOGY: Mobile marketing

Charity sector report highlights fundraising opportunities

A new study into charities' attitudes to mobile marketing technology has produced some interesting findings.

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News - ARTS: Globe Theatre

First Shakespeare sign language play set for Globe

A deaf theatre group is set to perform the first ever Shakespeare play in British sign language at the Globe Theatre.

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Charity Spotlight: Environmental Traveling Companions

Country
United States

Category
Environment

Charity Mission Statement

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Environmental Traveling Companions believes that everyone, regardless of physical or financial limitations, should have the opportunity to experience the challenge and beauty of the wilderness.

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News - SPORT: FC Barcelona

Barcelona Football Club builds its relationship with UNICEF

Barcelona FC has been strengthening its relationship with UNICEF with the help of star player Lionel Messi.

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News - FUNDRAISING: Charity zombie walks

Whacky walks for charity planned during build up to Halloween

Dressing up as a zombie is the latest, biggest craze to raise funds for charity.

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Charity Spotlight: SHARE

Country
United States

Category
Community & Family

Charity Mission Statement

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To create and sustain a supportive network and community of women affected by breast or ovarian cancer.

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News - UNITED KINGDOM: Nuclear

Apathy rules as post Fukushima nuclear power gets green light

What happened to Britain's mass anti-nuclear movement?

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News - HEALTH: Bronchiolitis awareness campaign

Charities warn parents of dangers as Bronchiolitis season gets underway

Do you know how many children each year suffer from Bronchiolitis?

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Charity Spotlight: Childlife

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Children & Education

Charity Mission Statement

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Childlife supports four charities providing care and support for children, young people and their families throughout the UK.

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News - HEALTH: Harry Moseley

Blog, Twitter & Facebook followers continue Harry's charity campaign

Internet supporters of Harry Moseley look set to continue his crusade to raise money for cancer research.

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News - JAPAN: Tokyo Jacksons concert

Family announce mega charity concert in memory of Michael Jackson

The Jacksons have announced they will perform a series of concerts in Tokyo for a major Japanese children's charity.

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Charity Spotlight: Global Volunteer Network

Country
New Zealand

Category
Research & Development

Charity Mission Statement

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To connect people with communities in need.

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News - NEW ZEALAND: Oil slick

Latest accident at sea is a reminder of the oil industry's appalling environmental record

The oil industry has long been an anathema to the environmental lobby.

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News - UNITED KINGDOM: Help for Heroes

Military charity set to benefit from X Factor

The military charity Help for Heroes continues to gather popular support – and is going from strength to strength after recently surpassing the £100 million fundraising mark.

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Charity Spotlight: 24 Hour Relay For The Kids Society

Country
Canada

Category
Children & Education

Charity Mission Statement

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To support the Victoria Easter Seal House and the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs programs and services.

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News - ENVIRONMENT: Big Tree Plant

Enjoying autumn and making a difference

For many outdoor enthusiasts there is no greater time to head out into the countryside or a local green space than autumn.

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News - PHILANTHROPY: Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs and his charity giving record

Everybody loves you when you are dead. Not Steve Jobs it seems.

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