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The French department of Mayenne, in north west France, was this week the test-bed in preparation for a unique and ambitious attempt by two brothers to travel 45000 kilometers circumnavigating the globe in a tuk-tuk.
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Some NGOs genuinely contribute to enhancing welfare, to the mitigation of hunger, the furtherance of human and civil rights, or the curbing of disease. Others are ideologically biased, religiously-committed and, often, at the service of special interests.
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Within hours of the devastating tornadoes in Missouri and Minnesota last night, emergency agencies like the American Red Cross and AmeriCares were on the scene.
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Iconic pop star Lady Gaga is once again using her power in the music industry for a good cause by teaming up with Robin Hood Foundation, a charity that donates towards the homeless youth of New York.
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A group of 15 organisations have joined together to call on the government to better protect tenants who are living in cold, poorly insulated homes.
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Despite economic woes in the country, U.S. citizens donated more than $300 billion to charities worldwide in 2007. About 75 per cent of donations came from individuals.
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The cost of theft from the non-profit sector is estimated to be about 13% of donations in 2006, according to a new study. It figures out as about 6% of total revenue. Skeptics of the figures agree that even half that figure would need to be addressed.
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It's that time of the year. Charities are out in droves trying to get your hard-earned cash. According to the Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey, those who pull out their wallet just may be a happier lot for it.
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In Zimbabwe the average lifespan for a male is now age 37 and the average lifespan for a female is now age 34. Infant mortality rates are 81 deaths for every 1,000 live births.
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Charities Headlines
UK businesses exploit charity tax break to cut bills
Efforts to turn PCs' downtime into cash for charities
Chancellor George Osborne tells the BBC he wants to work with charities and donors to ensure Budget changes do not hit charities' income.
Comedian John Bishop begins his epic triathlon to raise money for the BBC charity Sport Relief.
Charities say big donors will be discouraged by a tax relief cap introduced in the 2012 Budget.
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June 6, 2006, Bill & Melinda Gates enjoy a speaking engagement of Warren Buffett's in New York City
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Charities Blogs
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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), or donations, can often be seen as window-dressing, but when done right...
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The UK government has released new guidance on the Cancer Drugs Fund that aims to make it easier for patients to access...
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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) or donations can often be seen as window-dressing, but if done right, corporate...
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The TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) global conferences, owned by the private non-profit Sapling Foundation,...
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The Tax Foundation released its annual tax analysis for this year, analyzing all of the taxes that Americans pay to all...
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