Saturday, March 15th, 2014 marked the third anniversary of the horrific Syrian Conflict, a civil struggle that has reportedly claimed the lives of 140,000 innocent people, and has forced 2 million more to flee. At the heart of this struggle are the Syrian children that many are now referring to as a “lost generation” because […]
The annual Moody’s Mega Math (M3) Challenge took place last weekend, and perhaps more than ever, culminated in an event that encouraged students to apply math to real-world situations. Since 2006, the M3 Challenge has been a prominent national contest that fosters student leadership, scholarship, problem solving, and teamwork. Created by the Moody’s Foundation as […]
The United Nations’ UN Women branch recently launched the HeForShe Campaign, an initiative to end violence against women on a global level. HeForShe is a movement that focuses on encouraging men to stand up for the rights of women everywhere. Every day, women around the world face economic inequality, violence, sexual assault, and other injustices; […]
You already know that innovation and technology are the most prominent qualities found in Silicon Valley, but now you can also associate “philanthropy” with the land of start-ups. Earlier this month, Salesforce.com founder Marc Benioff teamed up with Tipping Point Community, one of the largest poverty-fighting organizations in the Bay Area. Together, Benioff and Tipping […]
Kids of Kathmandu is a non-profit organization that utilizes artistic resources to raise awareness about the needs of orphans in Kathmandu, Nepal. Founded by modern furniture designer Andrew Raible and his partner, photographer Jami Saunders, Kids of Kathmandu’s mission is to raise funds to better the lives of Nepali orphans, and to increase global visibility […]
Academy award-winning Australian actress Cate Blanchett is one of the biggest cultural icons of our time, and one of the most humanitarian-minded. Her career has consisted of playing compelling, remarkable characters that have reached countless audiences worldwide. In addition to being a cultural leader on the silver screen, the acclaimed actress has spent many years […]
Since signing with the Nets on earlier this year on February 23 and being added to the roster, Jason Collins’ jersey has been the top-seller at NBAStore.com, the league said. The NBA announced last Friday that it will donate all proceeds- an amount in excess of $100,000- from the sale of Jason Collins’ Brooklyn Nets […]
Anyone who has fostered an animal, grown up with a family pet, or has spent time around dogs is familiar with the benefits of bonding with animals. Safe Humane, a nonprofit organization based in Chicago knows how profound this kind of bond can be, and is using it to empower and educate local at-risk youth. […]
Leaders in the philanthropic sector are constantly trying to find new ways to inspire others to give to worthy charities. Similarly, nonprofit organizations are not only posed with the challenge of putting their cause out into the world, but also innovating their own methods of giving. Designing public prizes or contests is one strategy that […]
Patrice Motsepe, who is a South African Billionaire, has given $10 million to help in the global fight against HIV/AIDS. During the World Economic Forum gathering in Davos, Switzerland, the mining tycoon announced his donation to U2 singer and activist Bono, founder of (RED) campaign. South Africa, where Motsepe is from, has one of the […]
