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International Women’s Day: Using Technology to Empower Women and Girls

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

March 8th is International Women’s Day. It is an outrage that girls account for 74% of all new HIV infections among adolescents in Africa, and 40% of women on the continent suffer from anemia which results in 20% of maternal deaths. 2016 is the year that real money and reforms must start to right these wrongs.

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5 Organizations To Support On World Refugee Day

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Refugees International According to. Refugees International ’s website, there are currently over 65 million people across the world who are displaced by war, conflict and persecution, and tens of millions more who have been displaced by climate events and natural disasters. Asylum Access.

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Announcing… 31 New Favorite Nonprofits for 2013!

Nonprofit Tech for Good

That said, in 2012 I had the opportunity to travel to Africa and Asia and from those travel experiences three themes emerged that inspired the selection of this year’s nonprofits: 1) Women’s and girls empowerment; 2) Conservation of wildlife and wild lands; and 3) Access to medical care. Vital Voices :: @ VitalVoices.

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Four Ways to Transform Organizational Culture to Advance Access, Equity, and Justice

Saleforce Nonprofit

This requires the global community to center the voices of people directly impacted by poverty in its approach and support solutions that empower children and their families. Furthermore, CRUS’ inclusive range of grantees reflects the organization’s intentional focus on racial and gender equity, youth development, and economic empowerment.

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Off the Mat, Into the World: An Interview with Seane Corn

Have Fun - Do Good

It could be the environment, it could be educational issues, political issues, international, national. We wanted to encourage them to find their voice, and to become leaders in their own right in their own local community. It really didn't matter to us. We didn't want to micromanage someone's passion. What are your resources?