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The Power of Sport in Changing the World

Saleforce Nonprofit

Through Laureus’ Sport for Peace and Humanitarian Action Fund, we’ve partnered with organizations supporting young Ukrainian refugees in Poland, Romania, and elsewhere in Europe. In the UK and South Africa, we support innovative programs using surfing to increase confidence and reduce anxiety among youth.

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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

Since then, the platform (which is open source ) has been modified for use in South Africa (mapping xenophobic violence), DR Congo , Vote Report India (to monitor the recent local elections) and more. This proved to the Ushahidi team that their tool would be valuable to communities around the world. What’s Next?

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A History of How Modern ESG Came to Be

sgEngage

1980s – The concept of ESG continues to accelerate, especially around actions taken by the United States Government in the “Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act”, which outlawed any additional investment in South Africa. . By 1994, investors had access to 26 sustainable funds, with assets of around $1.9 Billion. . .

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Sheroes You Should Know: Inspiring Stories for #WomensHistoryMonth

EveryAction

We also like to believe she was one of the first proponents of the "shine theory" with her quote, " There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. ". Fund their work! Murasaki Shikibu. Want to see more women at the forefront of scientific discoveries? Sheroes in the Arts. Lorraine Hansberry.

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The 2016 - 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

Everyaction

We candidly share frontline experiences, reflect deeply on our impact and find the network and meaning we need to do transformational work. Global Fund for Community Foundations / Johannesburg, (Int.) South Africa / $250. South Africa. General / #webofchange / @webofchange. 11/28/2016. Dec 13 - 14.

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Balancing People, Profit & Planet: An Interview with Reem Rahim of Numi Tea

Have Fun - Do Good

Another garden, also in India, has put money into either retirement funds, because the government doesn't give that to them, and funds for parents with disabled children. The folks in South Africa, where we get our Rooibos and Honeybush, actually have sort of earning rights. We are proud to do that.

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Solutionary Women: Alli Chagi-Starr, Ilyse Hogue, Melinda Kramer and Reem Rahim

Have Fun - Do Good

million-member political action committee who works on issues from universal health care to climate change, and energy independence to restoring democracy through getting rid of the torture clause that the Bush administration has written into the government charter, and trying to get public funding for elections. We are a 3.5

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