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Client Spotlight: National Society of Black Engineers

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The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is a student-governed, nonprofit organization headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia with chapters at universities all over the world. In 1971, two students–Edward E. At the time, 80 percent of all Black freshmen students were dropping out after their first year in the engineering program.

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Youth Programs Benefit from Microsoft Donations

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This charity also has offices in India , Nepal , and Tanzania operates its own projects and supports partners in Tanzania, India, and Nepal and works on behalf of children in places like the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Pakistan, Peru, Cambodia, China, and Bangladesh. It has just 20 UK-based staff.

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Beijing 2008 Olympics Potential Catalyst for Human Rights

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According to their site: "The International Olympic Committee (IOC) awarded Beijing the 2008 Olympic Games in 2001, disregarding international criticism of China's human rights record. Both the IOC and the Chinese have argued that the Games will "improve human rights in China" and therefore Tibet.

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SAP Gives Back

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For example: SAP continues to invest in their University Alliances program , which provides technology and expertise to educate students throughout the world and cultivate new IT leaders. You can, according to Wired , “compare the population across Europe and North America with the growing bubble in China. 'We’re

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5 Questions for Jay Frost

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Rather than attributing this tremendous response merely to the an intangible “charitable impulse&# I believe we should recognize it as a combination of public awareness and solicitation from trusted charities and their media advocates that led to the outpouring of support. The results are clear.

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Research Friday: Generosity Expanded: The Impact!

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continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit scholar, student, or professional to. Close behind are China ($12.2 Sources: ^ [1] The Center for Global Prosperity (CGP) provides a platform—through conferences, discussions, publications, and media appearances—to create awareness among U.S. in Residence. As part of a.

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Alexandra Rampy, Guest Post: The Cool Factor About Mobile

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In one day, more than 20 students from 6 universities and five AIDS organizations hit the streets with only cellphone video cameras to produce 8 short video messages to encourage youth to be tested for HIV. The first example was using mobile to raise awareness and increase a call to action. Cool Factor : Mobile as a research tool.

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