Charity Spotlight: African Development Trust

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Research & Development

Charity Mission Statement

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Devoted to make a positive lasting change in the life and livelihood status of the African communities in Africa and UK.

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GERMANY: Prince Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson son appears at Berlin charity event

 

Michael Jackson's son Prince Michael has impressed onlookers at a gala event in Berlin for the children's charity, Tribute to Bambi.

 

 

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News - HEALTH: Charity iPhone apps

Growth in iPhone apps for health

More and more health charities are making sure they are involved in offering handy information and services via the portable iPhone system.

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Charity Spotlight: The Children's Foundation

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Children & Education

Charity Mission Statement

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The Children's Foundation provides leadership and raises funds to enable research, support service delivery and create partnership programmes, designed to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people in the North East.

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News - PAKISTAN: Floods response 2011

Greater efforts underway to save lives

AID agencies are stepping up their campaigns to respond to the Pakistan floods crisis after warnings that too little was being done too late.

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News - INTERNET: Young people

Charity concerns over Internet safety

 

Would you give your child under ten years old a smartphone?

 

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Charity Spotlight: Survivors Fund - SURF

Country
United Kingdom

Category
 Community & Family

Charity Mission Statement

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Survivors Fund exists to rebuild a sense of self and trust in humanity among the survivors of the Rwandan genocide.

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News - KENYA: Charity helps herders

ADRA brings hope to remote Kenyan herding community

 

Adventist charity ADRA is launching a humanitarian mission to support rural pastoralists in a remote corner of Kenya.

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News - WORLD: Gay rights charity

Backing for new global gay rights charity continues to build

 

Support for ground-breaking gay rights charity Kaleidoscope has grown in just a few days with the help of a number of celebrity backers.

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Charity Spotlight: House Rabbit Network

Country
United States

Category
Animals & Wildlife

Charity Mission Statement

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To rescue homeless rabbits and find them good indoor homes and also, to educate the public about rabbits and their care.

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COLOMBIA: Bill Clinton Foundation

Major financial investment for SME initiated by Clinton charity

Generating small and medium sized business growth is crucial in developing a sustainable societal solution to combat poverty in developing countries.

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News - UNITED STATES: Henry Winkler OBE

The Fonz receives special award from the Queen

Henry Winkler aka the Fonz has been honoured for his work for British children with learning difficulties by Her Majesty The Queen.

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Charity Spotlight: Action Against Hunger

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Research & Development

Charity Mission Statement

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To save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection and treatment of malnutrition, especially during and after emergency situations of conflict, war and natural disaster.

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News - UNITED KINGDOM: Child wellbeing

UNICEF calls for a halt on mindless consumerism aimed at children

A UNICEF report claims compulsive consumerism is invading British family life and affecting the wellbeing of children.

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News - HEALTH: Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse Foundation launch

The Amy Winehouse Foundation has been launched to raise funds for the singer's favourite causes.

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Charity Spotlight: Papua Partners Limited

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Research & Development

Charity Mission Statement

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Committed to transforming lives in West Papua through tackling the causes and consequences of poverty and social injustice.

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News - FUNDRAISING: Roald Dahl day

Roald Dahl children's charity dressing up day

Why not dress up as an enormous crocodile?

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News - ENVIRONMENT: Ark Royal reef

Plans to sink aircraft carrier and create artificial reef

It's full steam ahead for a charity's plans to sink a famous navy vessel.

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Charity Spotlight: Children's Organ Transplant Association

Country
United States

Category
Community & Family

Charity Mission Statement

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To help children and young adults who need a life-saving transplant by providing fundraising assistance and family support.

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News - WORLD: Charity legacy day

First international charity legacy day

If you could choose a charity to be a beneficiary of your will which one would it be?

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News - IRELAND: Youth environmentalist awards

Charity awards for Irish eco-youth

A call to arms has been sent out to Irish youth to create innovative environmental campaigns.

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Charity Spotlight: Excellent Development

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Research & Development

Charity Mission Statement

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We support farming communities in drylands worldwide to achieve water and food security through soil and water conservation and improved farming techniques.

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News - UNITED STATES: Food insecurity

Minorities most at risk of hunger, says US Govt report

Millions of Americans cannot afford enough to eat with minority groups bearing the brunt of the food crisis.

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News - EAST AFRICA: Record donations

Bolder efforts required as crisis deepens

Despite record-breaking donations to ease the humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa, the numbers of people facing starvation is increasing.

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Charity Spotlight: Islamic Relief USA

Country
United States

Category
Humanitarian Aid

Charity Mission Statement

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Islamic Relief strives to alleviate suffering, hunger, illiteracy, and diseases worldwide regardless of color, race, religion, or creed, and to provide aid in a compassionate and dignified manner.

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News - UNITED KINGDOM: Charity shopping online

More charities take to e-commerce to boost sales

New research from the Charity Retail Association (CRA) shows charities are increasingly expanding their shop departments online to increase sales.

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News - UNITED STATES: Soldier support

Red Cross initiative to support military families

The post-cold war military age has created a very different set of circumstances for soldiers.

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Charity Spotlight: Task Force Sight And Life

Country
Switzerland

Category
Health & Medical

Charity Mission Statement

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SIGHT AND LIFE encourages partnerships, the exchange of scientific information and the creation of networks in the fight against micronutrient deficiencies, also known as Hidden Hunger.

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News - UNITED KINGDOM: OAP campaign

Get knitting to help others says Age UK

 

Whether it's a beanie hat or a bobble hat or a cardigan or a pair of socks, knitting is a super way to help others stay warm this winter.

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News - ANIMAL WELFARE: Horse charities

RSPCA calls for action to stop cruelty to horses

A rising number of cruelty cases involving horses are placing a strain on animal and equine welfare charities.

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Charity Spotlight: Maddie's Fund

Country
United States

Category
Animals & Wildlife

Charity Mission Statement

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To revolutionize the status and well-being of companion animals.

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News - PAKISTAN: Fresh flooding crisis

NGOs respond to monsoon floods

Barely recovered from the flooding of 2010 Pakistan has been hit by a fresh flood disaster which has already claimed dozens of lives.

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News - FRANCE: Poverty and exclusion

Welfare charities express concern at French economic situation

Recent statistics by INSEE - the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies - indicate rising deprivation in France.

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Charity Spotlight: S.A.R.D.A.

Country
South Africa

Category
Disability

Charity Mission Statement

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To provide the opportunity of therapeutic and recreational horse riding for disabled people so that they might benefit in all aspects of their mental, physical and social lives.

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News - HEALTH: Tinnitus appeal

Charity backed research close to finding cure for rock star's 'disease'

Campaigners at a UK charity are launching a major appeal to tackle the growing problem of tinnitus.

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News - LONDON: Charity swim

David Walliams Thames marathon swim for charity

It's definitely no laughing matter as comedian David Walliams embarks on a hazardous swimming marathon up the River Thames in aid of Sport Relief.

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Charity Spotlight: Health Unlimited

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Health & Medical

Charity Mission Statement

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We work with communities almost everyone else in the world has forgotten. They face great challenges - and we seek to be innovative and pioneer new approaches to support them.

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News - NEW YORK: Terminal illness charity

NEW YORK: Terminal illness charity

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick are hosting a charity treasure hunt for Friends In Deed, a New York charity supporting people with terminal illnesses.

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News - UNITED KINGDOM: Children's charity

Prince Harry pays tribute to children's charity

 

Prince Harry has presented awards to brave children including the severely disabled at a ceremony in London's West End.

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Charity Spotlight: International Voluntary Service

Country
United Kingdom

Category
Research & Development

Charity Mission Statement

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IVS promotes peace and intercultural understanding whilst supporting the sustainable development of UK and global communities. IVS aims to be the catalyst for change within individuals and society, and to help breakdown prejudices and stereotypes for a world of mutual respect and understanding.

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News - CONGO: Charity CD

Damon Albarn heads up charity release for Oxfam

 

Damon Albarn is releasing a charity album featuring Congolese musicians to raise awareness for Oxfam’s campaign in the Congo.

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News - LIBYA: Humanitarian aid

International effort underway to prevent humanitarian disaster

Financial aid and support for the people of Libya is being made to support a peaceful transition and prevent a humanitarian disaster.

 

 

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