Making a difference! a blog about raising money for charities and non-profit organisations, courtesy of Xperedon.

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

Nature's Sculptures ©2011 Xperedon Inc.

Charity Spotlight: Rainy Day Trust

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Community & Family
Charity Mission Statement
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To help people who have worked in the UK's Home Improvement and Home Enhancement business.

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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
Ireland
Research & Development


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The National Autistic Society
United Kingdom
Community & Family


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o read the full profile click here

Photo of the day

Shades of Yellow Forest ©2011 Xperedon Inc.

Charity Spotlight: Pacific Centre Family Services Association

Country
Canada
Category
Community & Family
Charity Mission Statement
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By encouraging healthy patterns of living, Pacific Centre Family Services enhances and promotes the quality and dignity of life of individuals and families within our diverse community.

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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

Shades of Blue ©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: Abbotsford Christian School

Country
Canada
Category
Disability
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________

To nurture students in the discovery and development of their abilities and unique gifts.

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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

Greek Church ©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: The Tree Council

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Environment
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________

Involving as many people as possible in planting, caring for and enjoying trees and woods.

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News - GLOBAL: Humanitarian aid

Humanitarian spending reaches record levels

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

Cerf Island ©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: Maria Sharapova Foundation

Country
United States
Category
Children & Education
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________

To help children around the world achieve their dreams.

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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
Canada
Children & Education 

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Poverty Eradication Network Trust 
Tanzania
Research & Development 

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Photo of the Day

Blue Top Church ©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: Washington Legal Foundation

Country
United States
Category
Human Rights
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________

To maintain balance in the Courts and help our government strengthen America's free enterprise system.

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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

Snowy Pine ©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: League for Animal Welfare

Country
United States
Category
Animals & Wildlife
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________

The League for Animal Welfare is dedicated to bettering the lives of companion animals in the Greater Cincinnati area by providing shelter, adoption , public education , and spay/neuter programs.

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News - UK: Fundraising strateg

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

Green Bridge ©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: Yale University

Country
United States

Category

Children & Education


Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________
To create, preserve, and disseminate knowledge.

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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 Dog's Home 
Australia 
Animals & Wildlife


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Photo of the day

Bug in a bed of white ©2011 Xperedon Inc.

Charity Spotlight: Liliane Foundation

Country
Netherlands
Category
Disability
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________

To give access to medical and social rehabilitation to children and youngsters with disabilities in developing countries.

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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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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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Monday, July 18, 2011

Latest charities added to Xperedon

Fonkoze USA 
United StatesMicro Finance
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YFC 
South Africa
Community & Family

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BDFA 
United KingdomDisability

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