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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

Candid

billion from private and community foundations and public charities, 96% of dollars addressed disease outbreaks (mainly COVID-19). Millions are also internally displaced within Syria. million in funding was identified for this crisis in 2020 by foundations and public charities. Beirut explosion.

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8 Top Corporate Giving Trends to Watch in 2024 + Examples

Nonprofits Source

” America’s Charities’ workplace giving statistics estimate that $5 billion is donated through workplace giving every year. Employees can then donate this money to support the charity of their choice. Turkey and Syria earthquake: In early 2023, a massive earthquake impacted Turkey and Syria.

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Giving USA 2023 Report Insights & Solutions to Giving Decline 

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This growth was likely spurred on by the conflict in Ukraine and devastating natural disasters that impacted Turkey and Syria. For instance, you can set up a charity dinner with a local restaurant where a part of the proceeds from the night are donated to your organization. International affairs nonprofits reported a 10.9%

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Refugee Response: TechSoup's New Online Technology Resource for NGOs Helping Refugees

Tech Soup

That displacement has happened mostly as a result of the wars in Syria, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Therefore, we've begun to concentrate on providing what technology resources we can specifically to the frontline charities directly helping refugees. Why NGOs and Humanitarian Workers Need Technology.

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The Steep Challenges of Philanthropy to the Muslim World

Tech Soup

They have teamed up with the American Islamic Congress and the FREE Syria Foundaiton to bring their “ Interrupters Program ” to over 130 Syrian volunteers working on the ground there. Philanthropists involved in Muslim world charities not the only risk averse social investors. TechSoup Resources for Faith Based Charities.

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Why I’m Scared of the SOPA bill

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

No more donations to our charity. Because, if we make software that promises to keep your life or death sensitive information secret to the best of our abilities, we won’t build a back door in for Syria, or China, or the U.S. No more subscriptions from individual adults with disabilities. No need to send us a letter.

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Why I’m Scared of the SOPA Bill by Jim Fruchterman

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

No more donations to our charity. Because, if we make software that promises to keep your life or death sensitive information secret to the best of our abilities, we won’t build a back door in for Syria, or China, or the U.S. No more subscriptions from individual adults with disabilities. No need to send us a letter.

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