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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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8 Top Corporate Giving Trends to Watch in 2024 + Examples

Nonprofits Source

In the world of philanthropy, the coming year promises innovative corporate giving trends that can benefit both nonprofit fundraisers seeking support and corporations eager to make a meaningful societal impact. If you’re ready to explore the growing power of CSR, let’s dive into the latest trends in corporate giving.

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Four things for 4th of July

NCE Social Media

Since it’s the 4th of July tomorrow, here are four things that are trending in social media right now. Countries like Turkey have tightened their control and want offices for the social media giants to be located in their own country so staff may be summoned to government offices when needed. 1) Instagram video.

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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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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

Candid

Refugees have sought asylum around the globe but primarily in the neighboring countries of Turkey, Lebanon, and Jordan. Syrian refugee crisis. Since 2011, more than 13 million Syrians have been displaced. Millions are also internally displaced within Syria. It is one of the worst humanitarian crises of our time.

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Join Us for Local and Virtual Events This Week With Social Media September

Tech Soup

Washington, DC: Web Trends: Wordpress & Beyond. Istanbul, Turkey: Net2Ist Eylül Bulu?mas?: Adelaide, Australia: Mixing online with offline - building communities that take action. Adidjan, Ivory Coast: Abidjan NetSquared Meetup Group Monthly Meetup. Wednesday, September 18. Morrisville, NC: Social Media for Social Good.

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The Maui wildfires: A record in disaster philanthropy, an opportunity to ‘get it right’ 

Candid

There were many more, including February’s earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Hawaii and Turkey combined or individually exceed the disaster-giving totals for a single year when we exclude epidemics (the COVID-19 pandemic skews the numbers because of the incredible response from individuals and philanthropic partners).

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