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MARCH 4, 2009

Did you know that in some countries International Women's Day (March 8) is celebrated with flowers and gifts? Numerous nonprofits and NGOs are organizing events and campaign to celebrate. 100% of the royalties from Celebrating Women go to the International Museum of Women. Commission on the Status of Women. Host your own event.

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APRIL 11, 2008

I signed up for the Challenge today and decided to celebrate Day 1 by donating to the BlogHers Act' "Donate Now to Save Women's Lives" campaign on Global Giving. I donated to a Relief International health clinic in the Zam Zam refugee camp in Darfur that trains indigenous doctors, midwives, and community health workers.

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OCTOBER 15, 2008

Guy takes celebrities around the world to connect with young leaders who are creating change in their communities. I was particularly moved by an interview with one Stanley Hotel resident, a heroin addict, who said, "I wish people had a better understanding of the kind of people we are, 'cause we're not animals, and we're not contagious.

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JUNE 29, 2007

In April, I blogged about HSUS "Stop Canada's Cruel Seal Hunt" campaign over at blogher and my blog and last December on my blog as part of a roundup of articles on using social networking spaces for campaigns. We can track other advos they participate in, donations they give, etc. Take the time to build your friends list.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2006

Studio 501c writes about the World Land Trust's strategy to allow consumers to use text messaging to donate small amounts to offset carbon emissions. articles on TechSoup, including those written by Nptechersphere bloghers Marnie Webb ( Ten Ways to Use Web 2.0 She's put up a mp3 file of the interview and it's definitely worth a listen.

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