Charity Spotlight: LifeWind International

Country
United States

Category
Community & Family

Charity Mission Statement

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LifeWind/Medical Ambassadors International promotes community-owned development through equipping that transforms both physically and spiritually.

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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: Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Country
United States

Category
Arts & Culture

Charity Mission Statement

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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is dedicated to the enjoyment and understanding of the visual arts and the varied cultures they represent. It is committed through its collections and programs to being a vital partner in the educational and cultural life of Kansas City and a preeminent institution both nationally and internationally.

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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: Algoma University Foundation

Country
Canada

Category
Children & Education

Charity Mission Statement

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To help our students to learn and grow, both academically and as persons.

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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: Michigan Anti-cruelty Society

Country
United States

Category
Animals & Wildlife

Charity Mission Statement

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To serve animals by providing humane education supporting and initiating affirmative legislative action, performing animal adoptions and animal rescues, reuniting lost pets with their families, and conducting cruelty investigations at all times.

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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: German Foundation for World Population

Country
Germany

Category
Community & Family

Charity Mission Statement

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To help people in developing countries avoid unwanted pregnancies and protect themselves from HIV/AIDS.

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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: Smith College

Country
United States

Category
Children & Education

Charity Mission Statement

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As one of the nation's largest liberal arts colleges for women, Smith offers a unique breadth of resources. Outstanding academic facilities, on a New England campus noted for its beauty, are complemented by a supportive housing system that fosters self-reliance and builds life-long friendships.

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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: Georgia O'Keeffe Museum

Country
United States

Category
Arts & Culture

Charity Mission Statement

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The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum is dedicated to perpetuating the artistic legacy of Georgia O'Keeffe and to the study and interpretation of American Modernism (1890s-present).

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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: Amics Del Nepal

Country
Spain

Category
Research & Development

Charity Mission Statement

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To give an integral development to the children and to the girls of Nepal, making them competent and educating them for a future and with best opportunities of life in the adult stage.

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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: Mount Hiwi Charitable Trust

Country
New Zealand

Category
Environment

Charity Mission Statement

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To provide a structure for the management of indigenous virgin forests .

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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: Chaine De L'espoir

Country
France

Category
Health & Medical

Charity Mission Statement

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To care for as many sick children as possible and operate on children during specific medical and surgical missions.

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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: Women's Funding Network

Country
United States

Category
Women

Charity Mission Statement

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The Women's Funding Network serves as a global champion for investment in women and provides member funds with ongoing access, training, tools and support to help them increase their investment, influence and impact. We unite ideas, knowledge money and action to create lasting social change for women and girls, their families and communities.

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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: Prader-Willi Syndrome Association

Country
United States

Category
Health & Medical

Charity Mission Statement

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To promote and fund research, provide education, and offer support to enhance the quality of life of those affected by Prader-Willi syndrome.

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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: Terre des hommes - Italia

Country
Italy

Category
Human Rights

Charity Mission Statement

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To protect the rights of children in developing countries, without racial, religious, political, cultural or gender-based discrimination.

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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: Wildlife Protection Society of India

Country
India

Category
Animals & Wildlife

Charity Mission Statement

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From its inception, WPSI's main aim has been to bring a new focus to the daunting task of tackling India's growing wildlife crisis.

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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: Cancer Recovery Foundation of Canada

Country
Canada

Category
Community & Family

Charity Mission Statement

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To help all people prevent and survive cancer.

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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: Noistar Thai Animal Rescue Foundation

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Animals & Wildlife

Charity Mission Statement

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To establish a permanent vet clinic on the island of Koh Tao and to introduce a neutering programme to bring the animal population under control.

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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: Hunger Project In New Zealand

Country
New Zealand

Category
Research & Development

Charity Mission Statement

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Ending hunger in Africa, South Asia, and Latin America through three essential activities: mobilizing village clusters at the grassroots level to build self-reliance, empowering women as key change agents, and forging effective partnerships with local government.

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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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