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The Power of Sport in Changing the World

Saleforce Nonprofit

Being in that room was one of the most impactful moments of my life, and I remember thinking about the important role sport played for me and its incredible potential. million young people and currently supports more than 250 programs in over 50 countries and territories. 257,374 had access to a safe and inclusive space.

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Unicef’s Little Bet on Pinboard

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I’m now on the prowl for examples from the nonprofit world of “Little Bets” and was excited to read about how Unicef created a fictional profile for a 13-year-old girl named Ami Musa, from the poor, war torn African country of Sierra Leone.

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How to Maximize Success Stories Across Your Nonprofit’s Digital Channels

Nonprofit Tech for Good

There’s still time for your organization to secure important year-end gifts—if you can capture people’s attention and motivate them to support your cause. One such example involves the story of Fanta, a woman who managed her at-risk pregnancy and delivered a healthy baby with PIH’s help in Sierra Leone.

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Why Building Resilient Networks Matter

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

This puts New York City’s economic disparity on par with places like Sierra Leone or Namibia. Their resilience is a result of both their supportive network and their own agency. As we reflect on Sandy and its implications for the future of our country, we also need to consider the impacts of climate change on poor nations.

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Sheroes You Should Know: Inspiring Stories for #WomensHistoryMonth

EveryAction

Organizations like Room to Read , the Poetry Foundation , and Books in Homes USA work to promote literacy and the significance of literary works in our society - support their work today, bookworms! Explore the work of organizations like the National Geographic Society , Audubon , and The Mars Generation - their impact is out of this world.

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The Global Fund for Women: An Interview with Kavita Ramdas

Have Fun - Do Good

I think it's worth it (: Kavita Ramdas: The Global Fund for Women is the largest independent, publicly supported grant-making foundation to advance women's human rights internationally. How do you know that you are making a difference or an impact; how do you measure that? It works in over 160 countries around the world.

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