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Women, Girls, Education and Global Health: Interview with Carinne Brody

Have Fun - Do Good

Before and during her studies, she conducted field research for governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as foundations, on maternal and child health in Sri Lanka, Ghana, Haiti, Somalia, Uganda, Kenya and India. She did a joint Masters in Public Health and Economic Development at Columbia University.

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Strengthening Europe's Role in Advancing Children's Rights

Tech Soup

Several TechSoup Global staffers recently participated in Foundation Week in Brussels. European Foundation Week Session: Strengthening Europe's role in advancing children's rights – Organized by EFC Children and Youth Interest Group, 1st June 2010. This post comes from executive assistant Janet Yao.

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The Steep Challenges of Philanthropy to the Muslim World

Tech Soup

For instance, during the recent famine in Somalia, how to keep humanitarian aid confined to starving people away from the Al-Shabab militant group ? TechSoup Resources for Foundations. Extraordinary People and Organizations. Additional Resources. TechSoup Resources for Faith Based Charities. LinkIn: Muslim Philanthropy Community.

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Interview with Shonali Burke: Analytics Tell Stories

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Just look at what’s happening in Somalia right now.) In addition, Roya Hosseini, who manages the Khaled Hosseini Foundation ’s Twitter account, signed on as a “special guest” between 1 & 2 p.m. Given that there are more than 43.3 million refugees worldwide, this is pretty important work… and did I mention lifesaving?

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On Tragedy: A Note from Nonprofit Hub

NonProfit Hub

Abroad, recent bombings in Somalia killed over 300. For instance, there are more nonprofits advocating for mental health reform in the United States than we can even attempt to list, but a few are provided below: Brain & Behavior Research Foundation. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

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On Tragedy: A Note from Nonprofit Hub

NonProfit Hub

Abroad, recent bombings in Somalia killed over 300. For instance, there are more nonprofits advocating for mental health reform in the United States than we can even attempt to list, but a few are provided below: Brain & Behavior Research Foundation. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.