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10 Nonprofits to Support on World Humanitarian Day

EveryAction

To mark the courage and strength of the brave men and women working on the front lines of conflict and raise awareness for those affected by disasters around the world, we’re highlighting 10 nonprofits that are making a difference by driving action and support for aid efforts. Take Action | Twitter | Facebook. Women's Refugee Commission.

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The Steep Challenges of Philanthropy to the Muslim World

Tech Soup

She says: “I like to reach communities that we haven’t reached before in the developing world like what we’re doing to bridge the digital divide with the Aga Khan Development Network in Mozambique. I also liked the work we did a few years ago to support telecentres in poor communities affected by civil war in Colombia.

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Interview with Shonali Burke: Analytics Tell Stories

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

They raise funds and awareness in the United States for the lifesaving work that more than 6,000 staffers of Geneva-based UNHCR undertake for refugees around the world, 24/7. Just look at what’s happening in Somalia right now.) USA for UNHCR (my client) is a 501(c)(3) headquartered in Washington, D.C.

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See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » The Chronicle of Philanthropy – Telling Moving Stories

See3

You need to subscribe to see the whole thing, but here’s an except: When the American Jewish World Service used to talk about using video to illustrate its overseas aid projects, it usually meant gathering enough footage for a seven-minute spot to be shown to the people who would attend its annual fund-raising dinners.

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See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » The Chronicle of Philanthropy – Telling Moving Stories

See3

You need to subscribe to see the whole thing, but here’s an except: When the American Jewish World Service used to talk about using video to illustrate its overseas aid projects, it usually meant gathering enough footage for a seven-minute spot to be shown to the people who would attend its annual fund-raising dinners.

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Building the World You Want: 6 Nonprofit Campaigns to Consider on International Day of Charity

EveryAction

In response to the Supreme Court’s decision to temporarily grant the Trump administration's request to reinstate portions of its travel ban (blocking people from six countries - Iran, Yemen, Sudan, Syria, Libya and Somalia - from entering the United States), CARE reignited their #BetterThanTheBan campaign. Get Involved. Twitter | Facebook.