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Why Nonprofits Need to Be Early Explorers of the Metaverse

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Without altruism and advocacy being consistently present in these early days of its formation, racism and sexism are already revealing themselves in the metaverse. There I was, being virtually groped in a snowy fortress with my brother-in-law and husband watching. The Oculus Quest 2 experience. Get the idea? Augmented Reality (AR).

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The R in M+R

M+R

Donald was one of the original (Ralph) “Nader’s Raiders,” tasked with traveling the country and turning college student energy into student advocacy groups. Donald went on to lead New York’s PIRG (NYPIRG) into a powerhouse of an advocacy organization and organized one of the largest protests of the 1970s with 100,000 people on the mall in DC.

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10 Nonprofits to Support on World Humanitarian Day

EveryAction

Since 1922, they have put significant international pressure on governments to enforce and enact laws that defend women’s rights. On the policy and advocacy front , they invest resources into integrating HIV prevention, care, and treatment into health care, strengthening the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, and educating Congress.

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Great reads from around the web on October 14th

Amy Sample Ward

And like the generation that was forever altered by the harsh sacrifices of World War II, millennials are likely to be permanently affected by the Great Recession and its long-term ripples. " Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media – frogloop – "Can I be honest? However, just today a.ly

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8 Organizations to Support this Black History Month

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

From ensuring equal access to education to advocating for mental health awareness to creating black history for future generations, all of these organizations inspire us, and we hope they inspire you too. Southern Poverty Law Center. Black Teacher Project. Black Teach Project is the definition of “small but mighty.” Black Public Media.

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Care2 Helps in Law of the Sea Win - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Care2

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July Cause Awareness: Disability Pride Month

Qgiv

While millions of people around the world and across generations have dealt with or will experience some type of disability at least once in their lives, people with disabilities have been misunderstood and marginalized by society for hundreds of years. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law.