Charity Spotlight: Bucknell University

Country
United States

Category
Children & Education

Charity Mission Statement

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Bucknell educates men and women for a lifetime of critical thinking and strong leadership characterized by continued intellectual exploration, creativity, and imagination.

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News - CHARITY JOBS: Employment guide

Considering a career in the charity field?

News - ANIMAL WELFARE: Abandonment cases

Animal welfare charities respond to seasonal abandonment saga

News - 2011: Charity review

Fresh challenges strengthen the resolve of those doing good work for good causes

Charity Spotlight: The Mission House

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Community & Family

Charity Mission Statement

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We are dedicated to the delivery of spiritual and material abundance by bringing continuous improvement to the quality of life of the vulnerable and disadvantaged at all levels of society, in all communities at home and abroad.

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News - DOVER: Charity flag

Projection of thousands of faces on Dover cliffs in aid of military charity

News - BIG SOCIETY: 3.1 million GBP

Government diverting 3.1 million pounds from dormant bank accounts into social renewal projects

News - ACCOMMODATION: Ronald McDonald Houses

Ronald McDonald Houses accommodation worth 257 million dollars to families in need

Charity Spotlight: Bread for the World Institute

Country
United States

Category
Research & Development

Charity Mission Statement

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To urge our nation's decision makers to end hunger at home and abroad.

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News - BILLION POUNDS: Charity boost

Private sector scheme could aid charities with an extra billion pounds a year

News - NEW YEAR: Charity events

Get fit charity events for the New Year

News - CANADA: A nation of givers

BMO philanthropy report reveals Canadians love to give

News - WOMEN: Comfort Doll Project

A women's charity is enlisting the help of sewing enthusiasts to send messages of love

News - LADY GAGA: Top celeb philanthropist?

Gaga does real good says Do Something org

Charity Spotlight: Forest And Bird

Country
New Zealand

Category
Animals & Wildlife

Charity Mission Statement

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Protecting our native plants, animals and wild places, on land and in our oceans.

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News - BOSNIA: Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie announces charity proceeds to aid SOS Children's Villages

News - NEW YEAR: Charity firework displays

Why not choose an organised display which helps support a charitable cause?

News - UNITED STATES: Support the heroes

The American Red Cross is pushing on with its Holiday Mail for Heroes campaign

News - FRANCE: Lille street dogs

NGOs send festive cheer to homeless people's dogs in Lille

News - RSPCA: Praises hunting act

Calls for hunting ban repeal premature says RSPCA

News - XMAS LIGHTS: Fundraising spectaculars

Family home illuminations for charity taken to a new level this Xmas

News - MILITARY WIVES: Xmas number one

Gareth Malone and Military Wives' single sells half a million copies for charity in the first week of release

News - JACKIE CHAN: Tiger aid

Action star to be honoured in the New Year for his save the tiger commitments

Charity Spotlight: Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation

Country
Canada

Category
Animals & Wildlife

Charity Mission Statement

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AIWC strives to enrich the lives of Albertans by nuturing a strong appreciation and respect for wildlife.

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News - BONO: Busking for charity

U2 singer joins friends to busk for charity in Dublin's Grafton Street

News - CHRISTMAS COMEDY: Comedy for charity

Lots of laughs for good causes over Christmas

News - XMAS: Christian charities

Three great Christian charity campaigns this Xmas

News - MILLIONAIRE: Xmas celebrity specials

Amir Khan amongst celebrities raising money on Who Wants to be a Millionaire! this Xmas

News - VACLAV HAVEL: A tribute

Tribute to Vaclav Havel an inspirational figure for peace and democracy

Charity Spotlight: American Health Assistance Foundation

Country
United States

Category
Research & Development

Charity Mission Statement

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To educate people about risk factors, the latest research, treatment options, risk reduction through healthy lifestyles, and ways to cope with the effects of these diseases.

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News - HEALTH: Cancer research

Pioneering cancer research network receives 35 million GBP

News - WEST AFRICA: Animal vaccinations

Cattle, camels, sheep and goats in West Africa receive a Xmas health care plan

News - OLD PEOPLE: At Xmas

What will you do to help an elderly neighbour this Xmas?

News - FOOTBALL: 20K charity goal

Marc Albrighton celebrates 20,000 GBP charity goal in aid of Acorns Children's Hospice

News - MENTAL HEALTH: Help and support

UK mental health charities launch their seasonal appeals to help vulnerable people this Xmas

Charity Spotlight: Magic Bus

Country
India

Category
Children & Education

Charity Mission Statement

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Empowering children and youth with positive experiences to discover and develop through sport.

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News - UNITED KINGDOM: Charity banking

Ethical banking as a Xmas present for a child?

News - CENTREPOINT: Royal visit

Prince William and Kate visit London homeless hostel

News - CALIFORNIA: Pasadena children's charity

Children's foster charity enlists Starbucks for Xmas campaign supporting vulnerable children

News - WORLD: Charity report

USA the world's most charitable country according to CAF

News - XMAS SHOPPING: Fairtrade food

Why not choose fair traded goods for your Xmas table?

Charity Spotlight: Bild - British Institute of Learning Disabilities

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Disability

Charity Mission Statement

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To improve the quality of life of people with a learning disability.

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News - LOS ANGELES: Giving Back 30

Non-profit consultancy GBF announces top 30 USA celebrity donors

News - JUSTIN BIEBER: Facebook charity game

Justin Bieber launches Facebook game charity partnership with Save the Children

Charity Spotlight: Hextable Dance Trust Ltd

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Arts & Culture

Charity Mission Statement

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Hextable Dance, is a community resource, building strong links with local educational provision in the performing arts and attracting high-calibre visiting artists to the first-class facilities.

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News - CHRISTIAN AID: Digital youth campaign

Christian Aid launches innovative digital campaign aimed at international youth

News - BILL GATES: Full-time philanthropist

Bill Gates takes on full-time philanthropy role...

News - MILITARY WIVES: Bets are off

Wherever You Are expected to fly in at number one this Xmas

News - XMAS PRESENTS: Donate to charity?

Why not accept a virtual Xmas present this year for your favourite charity?

News - SYRIA: Human rights

Hopes for peaceful solution in Syria as UN forcefully condemns human rights abuses and observers allowed in

News - PHILIPPINES FLOODING: Crisis response

Charities amongst first on the ground offering emergency assistance

News - BERLIN: Charity gala

Stars glitter in aid of German children's charity telethon - raising 14 million euros

News - SCARLETT JOHANSSON: Oxfam Africa

Oxfam Ambassador's plea to keep momentum on East African aid in the run up to Xmas

Charity Spotlight: Z.I.A.D Healthcare For The Underserved

Country
United States

Category
Health & Medical

Charity Mission Statement

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To provide health care, health education, physical fitness and other programs to uninsured, under insured, poor, working poor families, and individuals, and provide access to health care in underserved areas, and to the frail elderly.

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News - HEALTHY EATING: Internet advertising

British charity warns parents of backdoor junk food adverts aimed at children

News - HUMANITARIAN: Aid fund

UN celebrates impact of Central Emergency Response Fund

Charity Spotlight: Born Free Foundation

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Animals & Wildlife

Charity Mission Statement

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The Born Free Foundation is a dynamic international wildlife charity, devoted to compassionate conservation and animal welfare. Born Free takes action worldwide to protect threatened species and stop individual animal suffering.

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News - EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: World girl day

Charities celebrate the EU's call for international girl day

News - CHARITY AWARDS: Guardian

Guardian Media celebrates small community charities

News - PHILANTHROPY: Canada vs USA

Americans more generous than Canadians?

News - ANIMAL WELFARE: Internet videos

When does entertainment cross the line into cruelty?

News - IRELAND: Amy Winehouse Foundation

Amy Winehouse charity announces support for Irish hospice

Charity Spotlight: Assist International

Country
United States

Category
Humanitarian Aid

Charity Mission Statement

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Empowering People to Live Beyond Mere Existence.

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News - BLETCHLEY PARK TRUST: Google grant

Search giant Google donates 550,000 GBP to code-breaking heritage charity

News - DEAN KOONTZ: Charity app

Author launches children's book iPad app in aid of animal charity

News - SANTAS WANTED: All backgrounds welcome

Still opportunities to don your boots and red and white bobble hat for charity

News - BURNS NIGHT: Charity events

Book early for your Burns night fundraising events

News - GOOGLE: Charity giving 2011

Google's end of year charitable report

News - CHILDREN: International development

UNICEF says world's children need to be at the top of the agenda during run up to Xmas and beyond

News - THEATRE: Charity appeals

Why not support your local theatre's charitable causes this Christmas?

News - PRINCE WILLIAM: Charity year

HRH Prince William commits to homeless charity this Xmas

Charity Spotlight: Cross International

Country
United States

Category
Humanitarian Aid

Charity Mission Statement

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In recognition that poverty ravages many areas of the world - victimizing families, children and the elderly, we dedicate ourselves to a ministry of relief and development to aid the poorest of the poor.

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News - UNITED KINGDOM: Charity pledge

British government announces funds and incentives to support charitable giving

News - WAR HORSE: Brooke charity

Historic equine charity receives boost from Steven Spielberg movie

News - CANADA: Toronto Wildlife Centre

Appeal to save specialist wildlife hospital from demolition

News - EAST AFRICA: Tweet for charity campaign

Charity's sponsors will donate food to children in need in East Africa for each new Tweet, Like or Follow

News - ITALY: Charity fashion sale

Exclusive designer bag being auctioned on eBay for Senegal women's project

Charity Spotlight: Downside Up

Country
Russian Federation

Category
Disability

Charity Mission Statement

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To provides support and advice for families raising children with Down syndrome, develop innovative children training and parents support methods, disseminate knowledge and experience among Russian professionals, and work towards raising public awareness about Down syndrome with the aim of changing attitudes.

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News - ANIMAL CRUELTY: Online videos

RSPCA issues stern warning to perpetrators of YouTube animal cruelty videos

News - TEXT SANTA: And support charity

ITV fundraising appeal gets underway with the aid of Santa Claus

News - SOUTH POLE: Charity trek

Blind man attempts record-breaking expedition to the South Pole to raise funds for charity

News - CELEBRITY: Charity endorsements

Considering developing a celebrity endorsed charity campaign?

News - SOUTH AFRICA: Climate change talks

Politicians claim historic result on climate change but environmental charities press for greater action

Charity Spotlight: SOS Children's Villages

Country
United States

Category
Children & Education

Charity Mission Statement

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To build families for children in need, to help children shape their own futures, and to share in the development of communities.

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News - ICAP DAY: 12.75 million pounds

Kevin Spacey amongst celebrities helping to raise record-breaking 12.75 million GBP for charity

News - NIRVANA: Christmas charity single

Charity release of Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit planned for Christmas

Charity Spotlight: Cure Kids

Country
New Zealand

Category
Research & Development

Charity Mission Statement

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To fund innovative, results-driven research into all childhood diseases that affect New Zealand children and their families.

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News - AGE UK: Celebrity coat sale

Katherine Jenkins proving biggest hit in Age UK's donate a coat campaign

News - CO-OP: Raises 4.5 million GBP for Mencap

The Co-operative Group celebrates successful fundraising year

News - FRANCE: UNICEF lantern campaign

Lantern charity crusade underway at Lyon's Festival of Lights

News - DANGEROUS DOGS: E-petition gathering

Charities urge dog lovers to support campaign to tackle irresponsible dog ownership

News - X FACTOR: Chart contest

Will X Factor festive single retain #1 chart placing?

Charity Spotlight: Nairobi Peace Iniciative - NPI

Country
Kenya

Category
Human Rights

Charity Mission Statement

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NPI-Africa exists to contribute to the transformation of conflicts and the emergence of a peaceful and developing Africa, through initiating and facilitating processes of peacemaking, peacebuilding and reconciliation.

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News - UNITED KINGDOM: Charity Commission

Charity Commission strategic plan promises to strengthen the performance of the sector

News - XMAS: Toys pay parking fines

For one week only a donation of a toy to charity will pay off your parking ticket

News - PHILANTHROPY: Call for sustainable giving

Urge for better sustainable solutions to charity giving

News - FAIR TRADE: Ethical gifts at Xmas

Charities supporting Fair Trade items this Xmas

News - OPRAH WINFREY: supports charity event

Talk show host leads ICAP's North America charity drive

Charity Spotlight: KidsCan

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Research & Development

Charity Mission Statement

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To cure more children with cancer, improve and develop new treatments, and to be a source of information about childhood cancer.

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News - XMAS: Rabbit charities

Charities say protect the humble rabbit this Xmas

News - VOGUE: Fashion shopping for charity

Vogue's Online Fashion Week raising money for good causes

News - ICAP: Charity day

Famous names flood trading floors for ICAP's charity day

News - CLIMATE CHANGE: Met Office

Met Office climate change report provides heavy fuel for thought

News - FOOTBALL LEAGUE:Official charity partner

UK Football fans and charity supporters vote for next season's charity partner

Charity Spotlight: Cornell University

Country
United States

Category
Children & Education

Charity Mission Statement

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Cornell's mission is to discover, preserve, and disseminate knowledge; produce creative work; and promote a culture of broad inquiry throughout and beyond the Cornell community.

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News - HEALTH: AIDS awareness

Global digital campaign to eliminate HIV/AIDS

News - CELEBRITY: Charity auctions

George Clooney amongst stars offering exclusive Xmas gifts for charity

News - ANIMAL WELFARE: Xmas campaigns

Dogs, cats and other pets should be looked after for life not just for Xmas...

News - XMAS: Volunteering

Volunteering opportunities at Xmas for charities and other good causes

News - X FACTOR: vs Military Wives

Soldiers wives charity single favourite for Xmas number one say bookmakers...

Charity Spotlight: Amigos Worldwide

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Community & Family

Charity Mission Statement

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The mission of Amigos is to make a positive difference in the lives of widows, orphans and underprivileged people in sub-Saharan Africa.

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News - WOMEN: Honour violence

Women's charity seeks solutions for endemic rise in honour violence

News - SUPERMARKETS: Charity campaigns

UK supermarkets compete on charity fundraising as well as pricing

News - UNITED STATES: Philanthropy at Christmas

Americans love to give - says new Red Cross report

News - XMAS: Charity gift ideas

Worthy gift suggestions for Xmas...

News - X FACTOR: Charity single tops charts

Straight in at number one for latest X Factor charity single

Charity Spotlight: Environmental Monitoring Group

Country
South Africa

Category
Environment

Charity Mission Statement

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To awaken the potential in ourselves and others to engage powerfully, mindfully and creatively in our relationship with the natural environment and the resources that sustain life.

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News - X FACTOR: Charity single

Charity single looks set to be top of the pops

X Factor fans look set to make a difference this week with the talent show's charity single widely tipped to top the charts.

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News - STAR WARS: Charity fundraising

Romanian fundraising trek just the latest as the 501 club continues its epic march for charity

Slowly, step by step, Darth Vader's villainous imperial forces are taking over the world, but the good news is they are doing it for charity.

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News - GOOGLE: Supports youth training day

Search engine leader gets on board with FutureYou

Google has offered the use of its UK headquarters to support an innovative training scheme.

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News - CHRISTMAS: Charity shoebox

Samaritan's Purse Christmas Child appeal underway...

All around the world volunteers in homes, schools, charities, churches and voluntary groups are getting creative packing shoeboxes with toys to be shipped to children in need.

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News - AFRICA: ICT development

Non-profits supporting Africa's digital development

ICT and mobile phone technology has a vital role to play in sustainable development in Africa, according to a number of agencies.

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Charity Spotlight: Quicken Trust

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Research & Development

Charity Mission Statement

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To partner with the future of others who are in poverty and special need through no fault of their own to assist them in their self-determination to provide themselves with a better future.

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News - UNITED STATES: Forbes charity report

Survey of best performing charities reveals important insights into American charity giving

200 American charities have received a boost following inclusion in the Forbes end of year charity report. These include United Way, the Salvation Army and Feeding America who received a total of 6.8 billion dollars between them in voluntary donations during 2011.

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News - FOIE GRAS: Animal cruelty

Charity worker thanks family and friends for their campaign support to end Foie Gras sales

A PETA campaigner has revealed how support from family and friends is strengthening her resolve not to give up on her anti-cruelty campaign.

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News - WORLD: AIDS Day

Charities hoping for major fundraising and awareness about the impact of HIV/AIDS

Charities are urging a major global wake-up call about the scale and effects of HIV/AIDS.

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News - NON-PROFIT: Green awards

British environmental groups dominate wins at International Green Awards

UK non-profit groups have scooped a clutch of major international environmental awards.

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News - ALICE COOPER: Christmas pudding

Shock rocker serves Christmas pudding for vulnerable kids

He may be a performer normally associated with Halloween more than Christmas, but legendary rocker Alice Cooper reveals every year at this time he is firmly committed to good causes.

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