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China Social Entrepreneurs

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

One had to assume there's a lot going on in China, too, but it's hard to connect with. Their latest venture: Twin books are a pair of selected books for children. Their latest venture: Twin books are a pair of selected books for children. If one book is sold in cities, another book will be donated to rural children.

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Client Spotlight: National Society of Black Engineers

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The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is a student-governed, nonprofit organization headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia with chapters at universities all over the world. In 1971, two students–Edward E. At the time, 80 percent of all Black freshmen students were dropping out after their first year in the engineering program.

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Beijing School for the Blind

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Like many of the agencies we visited, China is also experiencing a significant increase in kids with multiple disabilities. So, in Hong Kong and in Beijing we saw sensory stimulation rooms for these children. We enjoyed getting a chance to chat with a couple of the students who were impressively fluent.

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#GivingTuesday Champions

Tech Soup

By providing students with funds for school supplies, coats, eye care, class trips, test fees, and athletic gear, InvestED has encouraged over 16,500 youngsters to stay in school in the state of Washington. Every year, birth defect rates and the percentage of children with special needs entering institutional care in China has increased.

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Youth Programs Benefit from Microsoft Donations

Tech Soup

How One NGO Serves 70,000 Children. Speaking of impact, London, England-based Childreach International works in partnership with local communities in the developing world to help improve children’s access to healthcare, education, child rights, and protection. It has just 20 UK-based staff.

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Future of Social: Gen Z

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

While there are larger numbers of Gen Z in India, China, and Nigeria compared to UK or US, they are truly a global organization. No matter your position or place in life, it is imperative to create opportunities for children, so that we can grow up to blow you away.”. It’s the reason we’re not in the Dark Ages anymore.

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The Future of Social: Gen Z

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While there are larger numbers of Gen Z in India, China and Nigeria compared to UK or US, they are truly a global organization. No matter your position or place in life, it is imperative to create opportunities for children, so that we can grow up to blow you away.”. And they are already blowing us away.

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