Nonprofits
Heart surgery for children in Russia
Stories from Heart to Heart -- a group that sends medical teams to Russia to perform surgery on children born with congenital heart defects.
Family planning for Somali-Americans
The Minnesota International Health Volunteers group created a unique family planning message to fit the cultural needs of the Somali population in that state....The World Digital Library
A UNESCO project, the World Digital Library, is a collaboration among libraries and cultural institutions around the world that are making some of their treasures available on line....Foreclosed homes for homeless families
As homes are foreclosed upon, and more people end up homeless, some groups are putting the two together to solve both problems....Aid agencies concerned with troop surge
Western aid agencies are worried that more troops in Afghanistan will lead to more civilian casualties....No Job? Volunteer Overseas!
With more and more people getting laid off, increasing numbers are looking to volunteer overseas....An ethical argument for charity contributions
In Australian philosopher Peter Singer's latest book, he argues that we have a moral obligation to help the world's poor. The book is called 'The Life You Can Save.'...Literacy group ignites research on infant language development
A new study in the UK investigates the possible link between language development and stroller choice....Charitable deductions cap may hurt nonprofits
A strategy to increase tax revenue is a cap on the rate that high-income taxpayers can use to claim charitable deductions, worrying some non-profits....Oscars boon for charities in India
Oscar-winning films 'Slumdog Millionaire' and 'Smile Pinki' focused on poverty in India; some charities have already tapped into their popularity to steer donations to India's poor....-
Anthony Cloud (22 May, 2012 10:35:29)This is not a hate crime, it's an indifference crime. It is hard to say which is worse. There are no statutes covering "indifference crimes", ... -
Yaccob (22 May, 2012 01:14:39)I am from Eritrea as well. I had been through similar situations before i finally managed to arrive in Australia two years ago. so ... -
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wavettore (21 May, 2012 12:10:25)Not the protests or the violence in the streets could ever stop one relentless Plan relying on its long tentacles and on the short memory ...



