Charity Spotlight: Ballet Creole

Country
Canada

Category
Arts & Culture

Charity Mission Statement

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Ballet Creole exists to create, preserve, and present dance works that testify to the rich heritage of African and Caribbean cultures as they interface with European traditions.

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News - EID: Charity goodwill

Eid-al-Fitr continues Ramadan focus on charity celebration

Millions of Muslims are starting their traditional Eid celebrations with a period of ongoing festive charity giving.

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News - UNITED STATES: Charity concert

Tony Bennett, Stevie Wonder among stars lining up for OAP charity

Musicians from the worlds of jazz, soul, country and blues are set to raise the roof at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles next month.

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Charity Spotlight: Health Poverty Action

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Research & Development

Charity Mission Statement

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To work towards a world in which poor and marginalised people enjoy their right to health.

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News - KOREA: Hyundai chairman pledge

Hyundai chief backs charity with $462 million donation

One of East Asia's best known businessmen has promised $462 million for charity, backing up a previous pledge.

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News - THAILAND: Human trafficking

More commitment needed to halt forced labour and exploitation

Thailand continues to be a major transit country, source and destination country for human trafficking, says the UN.

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Charity Spotlight: American Leprosy Missions

Country
United States

Category
Health & Medical

Charity Mission Statement

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To serve as a channel of Christ's love to persons affected by leprosy and related conditions, helping them to be healed in body and spirit and restored to lives of dignity and hope.

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News - HEALTH: Alcohol awareness week

Campaign pushing ahead post bank-holiday

A major public debate on alcohol abuse is required, say a number of charities and health organisations.

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News - UNITED STATES: Irene batters America

Volunteers leading hurricane clean up

Hurricane Irene has hammered the eastern seaboard of the United States and still remains a threat to Americans and Canadians.

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News - TECHNOLOGY: TouchPad charity donations

HP Canada supports kids clubs

Hewlett-Packard Canada is donating $100,000 to a major Canadian youth charity.

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News - GLOBAL: Refugee action

UNHCR launches international campaign to tackle statelessness

The UN refugee agency has launched its global campaign to tackle the growing problem of statelessness.

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News - NEPAL: Disabled children

Action needed on disabled children's rights to education

More needs to be done to ensure disabled children in Nepal have fair access to education, says Human Rights Watch.

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Charity Spotlight: The Centre for Cerebral Palsy

Country
Australia

Category
Disability

Charity Mission Statement

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To ensure inclusion of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities in every facet of society.

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News - AIDS: Freddie Mercury day

Get ready for Freddie

A fun day for AIDS/HIV awareness is going global with the help of legions of Freddie Mercury fans.

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Latest charities added

"Nastenka" charitable foundation Russia  Health & Medical To read the full profile click here
The Mary Foundation Denmark  Community & Family To read the full profile click here
Wildlife Preservation Society of Australia Australia  Animals & Wildlife To read the full profile click here

News - CANADA: Goderich tornado

Voluntary sector assists in clean-up

NGOs and charities in Canada are assisting in the clean-up following the devastating tornado that hit Goderich, Ontario at the weekend.

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Charity Spotlight: The Baobab Home, Inc.

Country
Tanzania

Category
Children/Education

Charity Mission Statement

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Our mission is to improve the health and future of orphaned babies in Tanzania and avoid their institutionalization by creating a family of donors who will enable us to protect orphaned children's rights, empower their caretakers and give interim housing and love to babies who are abandoned.

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News - HEALTH: Glaucoma research

Campaign to improve public awareness

An ICM survey has revealed high levels of public ignorance about the commonest of eye diseases.

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Latest charities added

Norwegian Red Cross Norway  Humanitarian Aid To read the full profile click here
RSPCA United Kingdom  Animals & Wildlife To read the full profile click here
Entrepreneurs of the World France  Micro Finance To read the full profile click here

News - INTERNET: Social media

Rise in social media usage during disasters

What do you do when you need information fast during a disaster or emergency?

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Photo of the day

Sharp Edges ©2011 Xperedon Inc

Charity Spotlight: Primate Rescue Center

Country
United States

Category
Animals/Wildlife

Charity Mission Statement

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Our mission is to alleviate the suffering of primates wherever it occurs.

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News - KENYA: Food crisis deepens

Food insecurity worsening in Kenya

Kenya is becoming an increasing focus of the East Africa food crisis with the country experiencing mounting levels of hunger and a growing influx of refugees.

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Latest charities added to Xperedon

Prevent Blindness Foundation Australia  Research & Development To read the full profile click here
CARE Denmark Denmark  Research & Development To read the full profile click here
GRA - Giving Relief by Action Ireland  Community & Family To read the full profile click here

News - ENVIRONMENT: Greenpeace challenge

Nike commits to Greenpeace detox campaign

Greenpeace's campaign to name and shame sports brands who are contributing to pollution is gathering momentum.

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Charity Spotlight: Field Band Foundation Of South Africa

Country
South Africa

Category
Arts/Culture

Charity Mission Statement

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To create opportunities for the development of life skills in the youth through the medium of music and dance.

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News - WOMEN: Small business aid

Supporting female entrepreneurs in the developing world

Care International UK has announced a unique partnership to support business-women in the third world.

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Latest charities added to Xperedon

Africa New Life USA Research & Development To read the full profile click here
Breast Cancer Ireland Ireland  Research  & Developemnt To read the full profile click here
ADRA Denmark Denmark  Research & Development To read the full profile click here

News - LIBYA: Human rights

Fears for civilians as conflict deepens

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) are appealing for respect for civilians in Libya as fighting intensifies around Tripoli.

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Photo of the day

Forest Bridge ©2011 Xperedon Inc

Charity Spotlight: Bombay Leprosy Project

Country
India

Category
Health/Medical

Charity Mission Statement

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To create public awareness, treatment and elimination of leprosy, prevention of disabilities, integrated rehabilitation schemes and operational research in a cost-effective manner.

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News: UNITED KINGDOM: Youth schemes

Prince of Wales charity launches youth projects in wake of riots

The charity of the Prince of Wales has announced a £2.5 million investment programme in the worst hit areas of the UK's riots.

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Latest charities added to Xperedon

ORM Ireland  Children & Education To read the full profile click here
Norwegian Church Aid Norway  Humanitarian Aid To read the full profile click here
IHS USA  Community & Family To read the full profile click here

News - MEXICO: Child violence

Escalating violence against children cannot be ignored any longer

Violent crime involving children is escalating in Mexico, principally as a result of the role of drug cartels.

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Photo of the day

Predator Eye ©2011 Xperedon Inc

Charity Spotlight: Wellbeing of Women

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Health & Medical

Charity Mission Statement

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To improve women’s health.

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News - CANADA: Overseas aid

Canadians commit to East Africa

The Canadian government is increasing its commitments to East Africa with an innovatory fundraising scheme.

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Latest charities added to Xperedon

Ligue contre le cancer France  Health & Medical To read the full profile click here
The Fire Fighters Charity United Kingdom  Community & Family To read the full profile click here
Deepwave Germany  Environment To read the full profile click here

News - UNITED KINGDOM: Will Aid

Free will service in aid of charity

Will Aid is launching its annual fundraising campaign for 2011.

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After 8 ©2011 Xperedon Inc

Charity Spotlight: Action For Empowerment - Aeot

Country
Uganda

Category
Children/Education

Charity Mission Statement

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To provide an education, formal and/or vocational, to desperately poor, neglected and forgotten orphans whose parents have died of AIDS.

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News - UNITED STATES: Wealth distribution

Warren Buffett says super-rich should do more

If you earned billions of dollars a year how much would you give away to good causes?

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Latest charities added to Xperedon

Conservation Law Foundation USA  Environment To read the full profile click here
Co-operation Ireland Ireland  Community & Family To read the full profile click here
Neil Sachse Foundation Australia  Research & Developement To read the full profile click here

News - SCOTLAND: Youth theatre plans

Andrew Lloyd Webber invests in Scottish youth

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Charity Foundation is funding a young persons theatre in an area of Scotland with high youth unemployment.

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Photo of the day

Yellow Burst ©2011 Xperedon Inc

Charity Spotlight: Badger Aviators

Country
United States

Category
Community/Family

Charity Mission Statement

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To introduce the University of Wisconsin community to the joys flying and potentials of aviation.

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News - AUSTRALIA: Parkinson's disease

Michael J Fox research programme heads down under

The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research is expanding its global research programme into Australia.

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Latest charities added to Xperedon

Ocean Youth Trust Ireland Children & Education  To read the full profile click here
The Jennifer Trust United Kingdom  Community & Family To read the full profile click here
Brain Foundation Australia Research & Development To read the full profile click here

Photo of the day

Icy Dandelions ©2011 Xperedon Inc.

Charity Spotlight: FAME

Country
United States
Category
Health & Medical

Charity Mission Statement

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To take help and hope in the name of Christ to the unreached and underserved in the world through medical evangelism.

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News - BANGLADESH: Human rights

Campaigners call for end to death squads 

Activists are calling on the Bangladesh government to do more to fulfil its commitments to human rights.

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News - FASHION: Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse Fred Perry collection on sale for charity

Fred Perry announces the troubled singer's last collections for the fashion brand will go on sale for charity

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Latest charities added to Xperedon

Diema's Dream fund Russia Disability To read the full profile click here
YEPT New Zealand Community & Family To read the full profile click here
Caring For Carers Ireland Ireland Community & Family To read the full profile click here

Photo of the day

Palm under the sky ©2011 Xperedon Inc.

Charity Spotlight: Enterprise Community Partners

Country
United States
Category
Community & Family

Charity Mission Statement

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At Enterprise, we create opportunity for low- and moderate-income people through fit, affordable housing and diverse, thriving communities.

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