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What’s ahead in 2010?

Amy Sample Ward

My Focus for 2010. Lastly, I want to create some open spaces for people to not just cheer for collaboration but also examine and explain some of the issues and barriers that organizations, individuals, campaigners or community members face when trying to approach collaboration. Your Focus for 2010. Now it’s your turn!

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Nonprofits of the Month :: April 2010 :: Earth Day Everyday

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Earth Day 2010 marks the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day held each year on April 22. More than 1 billion people participate in Earth Day activities, making it the largest secular civic event in the world. Related Link: 2-for-1 Webinar Special for Nonprofit Organizations :: Ends April 30, 2010. LinkedIn: Fair Trade.

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Blog Action Day 2010: Water

Amy Sample Ward

More people have access to a cell phone than to a toilet. billion people lack access to toilets. This past Sunday was October 10th, 2010 – also know as 101010, the Global Work Day for climate action supported by 350.org This means that sewage spills into rivers and streams, contaminating drinking water and causing disease.

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Portraits of the People: Northeast America and Sandy

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Sometimes it helps to see the people impacted by disaster--the personal stories. Brandon, the creator of Humans of New York, began taking portraits for this project in 2010. Brandon, the creator of Humans of New York, began taking portraits for this project in 2010. You can find his work here: www.humansofnewyork.com/.

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11 Holiday Gift Programs That Benefit Nonprofits and Make the World A Better Place :: 2010 Edition

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In addition to all those wonderful programs, I wrote up 11 more for 2010. Mission : To safeguard the Earth: its people, its plants and animals and the natural systems on which all life depends. Mission : To protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. Purchase Green Gifts ]. Adopt an Acre ].

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Nonprofits of the Month :: July 2010 :: Peak Water

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billion people will be living in countries or regions with absolute water scarcity, and two-thirds of the world population could be under stress conditions. LinkedIn: Water for People. Peak water is reached when the rate at which water demanded is higher than the rate at which the supply is replenished. By 2025, 1.8 YouTube: WaterAid.

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Nonprofits of the Month :: August 2010 :: Animal Sanctuaries

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Animal sanctuaries exist because there are places, people and things that animals need sanctuary from. Chimps are used in labs for animal testing. Elephants are forced to perform silly tricks through submission in circuses.

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