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Philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake 

Candid

The earthquakes on February 6 that devastated southern Turkey and northern Syria have left an estimated 54,000 people dead. million people in Turkey have fled the earthquake zone, creating even greater humanitarian hardships in a region already affected by hyperinflation, civil war, and political tensions. billion) to Turkey.

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What is the Turkey and the Bread (or the Sourdough Starter) of the MAH?

Museum 2.0

I attended because I'm seeking new ways to share the MAH's model and support the development of more community-centered cultural institutions around the world. But they suggested another metaphor: the turkey sandwich. Imagine that your existing project is a turkey sandwich. What is the turkey and what is the bread of the MAH?

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My Inner Voice Can't Stop Comparing

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Derya Kaya Program Officer Women for Women''s Human Rights-New Ways Whenever I leave Turkey, I can''t stop myself comparing everything to home. The United States and Turkey are completely different when it comes to the nonprofit sector. are non-existent, inconsistent or immature in Turkey. and 36% in Turkey.

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Is climate change action the new face of natural disaster relief?

Candid

Seeing a problem—like the February earthquake in Turkey and Syria —many will act to mitigate it. When a disaster strikes, individuals, communities, philanthropy, and entire nations often rise to the occasion, providing relief and humanitarian aid. But climate change has been a disaster experienced slowly, and now all at once.

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8 Top Corporate Giving Trends to Watch in 2024 + Examples

Nonprofits Source

As we delve into the CSR trends shaping the nonprofit sector, we’ll explore why these developments are relevant to nonprofits and corporate social responsibility (CSR) directors. With these developments come patterns that impact the philanthropic landscape. Corporations Are Developing Year-Round CSR Strategies.

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The impact of COVID-19 on civil society, part two

Candid

News from Turkey does offer a glimmer of hope. Charities Aid Foundation found that corporate donors are considering a more intentional focus on applying a racial equity and social justice lens to their corporate philanthropy as they develop their future strategies. According to a Center for Effective Philanthropy report, in the U.S.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Serving The LGBTQ+ Community

Bloomerang

Areas served: Canada, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Russia, The South Caucasus, Turkey, United States, and Western Europe. The fund focuses their grantmaking on supporting women and girls on pathways to economic well-being, including career development. Visibility Impact Fund. Areas served: Vermont. Leeway Foundation.

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