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Update: Philanthropy’s response to Ukraine crisis

Candid

Refugees & Displaced People. People of Color. Where an area served is specified, Ukraine accounts for 90% of grants awarded and 93% of dollar value. These countries are, in the main, ones that share a border with Ukraine: Poland, Romania, Hungary, Moldova, and Slovakia. $249,834,336. 214,611,350. Children.

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The Power of Sport in Changing the World

Saleforce Nonprofit

Our vision is to use this power to end violence, discrimination, and disadvantage for young people and children. In 2000, our founding patron Nelson Mandela stood on stage at the inaugural Laureus World Sports Awards and declared: “Sport has the power to change the world.” 257,374 had access to a safe and inclusive space.

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Nonprofit Technology News for May 2013: Free WiFi in Forbes Magazine and Braille Phones

Tech Soup

Mashable reports that the world's first mobile phone specifically designed for sight-impaired people is under development. Available on news stands now, so check one out if you see a new issue while in line at the grocery store. Accessibility. This is technology for good news from India.

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Bridging the Digital Divide? Tell Us About It!

Tech Soup

Whether you are teaching a community about sustainable agriculture in Colorado or organizing a hack-a-thon in Romania, we want to help you tell your story. Stories on the LIM are people-focused, highly engaging and optimized for social media sharing. The winner will be awarded a refurbished tablet supplied by a donor.

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Bridging the Digital Divide? Tell Us About It!

Tech Soup

Whether you are teaching a community about sustainable agriculture in Colorado or organizing a hack-a-thon in Romania, we want to help you tell your story. Stories on the LIM are people-focused, highly engaging and optimized for social media sharing. The winner will be awarded a refurbished tablet supplied by a donor.

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Activate Your Community with Contests and Challenges: CommBuild Chat Recap

Tech Soup

The chat participants drew on experiences from notable nonprofit challenges such as the TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge , Restart Romania , and Twive and Receive , among others. Award items branded with your organization’s name and logo are a great way for winners to show their support. Why hold a contest or challenge?

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Nonprofit Technology News for April 2013

Tech Soup

This is similar to the success of projects like Restart Romania in which social activists got help to develop online tools to address corruption in high places, and also a national website for tracking medication shortages in Romania. Find the winning apps and the array of entries on the contest page.

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