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International Leadership, Women’s Issues, and Branding—A Conversation With Allison K. Summers, CAE

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In the United States, only approximately four states have a law prohibiting marriage under the age of 18. Someone under the age of 18 who is in a battered or abusive situation is still a minor in the eyes of the law, even when they are married,” Allison explained. The 98 to 99 percent female demographic makes for a unique environment.

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Davos Codes: Connecting Students’ Passion for Their Planet with Technology

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To meet the growing demand for environmental education and technology use in the context of sustainability, our Davos Codes programme established a Climate Action Lab at Davos Middle School in 2020 and expanded it globally just one year later with additional Climate Action Labs in Bangalore, Tokyo, and San Francisco.

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8 Nonprofits Championing Environmental Sustainability on Earth Day

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Each year, individuals worldwide take the opportunity to do better for our planet with actions such as planting trees, cleaning local communities, and raising awareness for environmental causes through peer-to-peer fundraising pages. When our lives shifted around social distancing rules, our appreciation for the environment bloomed.

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Why Community Climate Action is Critical to Global Action

Saleforce Nonprofit

Our next stop was by a stream, where attendees heard how in 2018, we empowered the Davos students to test local waterways for plastic. Continuing on the winding path down the mountain, we saw local wildlife like squirrels and birds. This discovery led to a successful campaign to implement plastic recycling in town. About the Author.

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Microsoft’s Networked Approach To Accelerating Social Change Through Technology

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Their strategy focuses on technology and partnerships that can accelerate systemic on the ground social change and economic issues. “ Unleashing Technology. Chatting with David Connor , we both had the same reaction – who knew? This enables us to have impact, scale and sustainability. View more presentations from Akhtarbad.

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What is Corporate Philanthropy? What Nonprofits Need to Know

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In addition, they direct funding toward organizations that seek to protect the environment and support historically marginalized groups. The company partners with many nonprofits, legal services organizations, law schools, and law firms to collectively work toward greater equity in the legal realm. Highlight specific benefits.

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Spotlight on South Africa: Nonprofit Profiles from SANGONeT

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Published on SANGONeT's content portal, NGOPulse, the organizations profiled range from education, social outreach, poverty relief, environment, and more. There's also a library at the center with a cyber café for the students and the local community at large. Environment. Art and Media. About SANGONet.