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The philanthropic response to the rise in Asian hate

Candid

For example, in 2016, the sharp spike in anti-China rhetoric had me seriously wondering whether a concentration camp was in my future (given the U.S. In other words, “For every $100 awarded by foundations for work in the United States, only 20 cents explicitly supports AAPI communities.” history of interning Asian Americans ).

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Storymakers 2016 Winners

Tech Soup

We received more than 600 submissions from 35+ countries, including mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong for the first time. Audience Choice Award Winner — Rolling Ridge Riding. Rolling Ridge Riding from Rolling Ridge Riding is our Audience Choice Award winner. Please visit the site to view this video).

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Empowering Young Children through Philanthropy

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

We organize educational talks, workshops, exhibitions and public performances. These stories come from all over the world such as US, China, Russia, Japan, etc. One of the largest NGOs from China with tens of thousands of family members came recently to Hong Kong to study the feasibility of implementing it in Shanghai and other cities.

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UniversalGiving: Impact, with a little help from friends (SocialActions)

Amy Sample Ward

“ UniversalGiving ™ is an award-winning marketplace which allows people to volunteer and donate to top performing projects in more than 70 countries around the world.&#. What is UniversalGiving? would you rather connect with a group or individual in need half way around the world?

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Beijing 2008 Olympics Potential Catalyst for Human Rights

Have Fun - Do Good

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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See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » Mountaintop Mining – Seeing is rejecting.

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And they say China is being Orwellian with language as they prepare for the Olympics.) One point being missed in the public debate is APPALACHIAN LANDOWNERS WANT MOUNTAINTOP MINING! Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today! Obvious isn’t it.

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Nurturing Inner City Entrepreneurs: Jose Corona of Inner City Advisors

Have Fun - Do Good

We love people that look for fair trade for the farmers overseas, and supporting a bamboo village in China. The public safety issue is huge. There are a lot of companies that give to international causes, which is great. We love it. That is all good and great. On top of that, we expect you to give to your community here. High crime.

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