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Seiji Yoshimura Rushes To Natural Disasters To Help

CSMonitor
May 13th, 2013

Inspired by the work of other missionaries, Seiji Yoshimura is a disaster expert who has dedicated his life to rescue operations and reconstruction assistance to disaster sites in Japan and around the world.

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Small Foundations Can Bring About Big Changes: One Grant Maker Shows How

The Chronicles of Philanthropy
April 8th, 2013

Combating complex social problems often seems impossible. However, using a collaborative approach, the Tow Foundation has played a significant role in improving the state of Connecticut’s juvenile correctional facilities and has influenced policy-makers to channel more resources into programs that benefit youths and families.

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Nonprofit’s Gift Of Bikes Helps Cambodian Girls Get To School Safely

The Chronicle Of Philanthropy
March 26th, 2013

For young girls in Cambodia, getting to school is often a dangerous journey. Thanks to Lotus Pedals, a program that gives bikes to these girls, transportation to school is a much easier and safer task.

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Post-MDGs: It’s Time To Listen To The People

THINKAFRICAPRESS
March 7th, 2013

Although 2015 seems far into the future, many of the Millennium Development Goals set for that year are far from being accomplished. In Africa, real and sustainable development will be made only if the voices of indigenous peoples and home-grown solutions to local problems are heard.

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Creating Resilient Community, Through Design And Advocacy

Co.EXIST
January 29th, 2013

The Hester Street Collaborative teaches members of New York City’s underserved areas about design and neighborhood advocacy in order to foster resilient communities and inspire people to take part in shaping the area that they live in.

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Poverty Has A Creation Story: Let’s Tell It

THINK AFRICA PRESS
April 24th, 2013

Poverty is sometimes understood to be a natural occurrence, or the fault of an individual. However, its origins come from many structural factors that remain hidden from plain view.

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At 48 Panera Breads, You Can Pay Whatever You Want (Or Pay Nothing) For Your Turkey Chili

Co.EXIST
April 6th, 2013

In 2010, Panera Bread launched an experiment: instead of asking customers to pay a set price for food, they directed customers to take what they needed, and pay what they could afford.

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Tackling Poverty And Disease With Innovative Health Financing

allAfrica
March 19th, 2013

Mozambique has become the latest African country to instill a financial transaction tax and airplane levy to support health services in developing countries. Philippe Douste-Blazy, board chairman of the international financing mechanism, explains the intricacies behind health financing.

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Anshu Gupta Brings ‘Clothing For Dignity” To India

TheChristianScienceMONITOR
February 22nd, 2013

Anshu Gupta saw the desperate need for clothing in India and began the organization, GOONJ, to provide necessities in a sustainable and effective way.

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Service 2.0: The New Giving Will Transform Philanthropy

GOOD
January 28th, 2013

Many Americans participate in charitable giving, but few go out and volunteer. By taking action and giving labor instead of monetary funds, Americans may be able to become more effective and influential “givers”.

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