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

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

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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Monday, October 10, 2011

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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Friday, October 7, 2011

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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