A Rwandan Charity Has Roots in the Holocaust’s Aftermath
When Rwandans commemorate the 15th anniversary this month of the genocide that took place in their country, a group of students on a hilltop village in eastern Rwanda will be remembering in their own way as they attend classes, learn modern farming techniques, and draft papers in their computer…
By Caroline Preston
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Charity Map Project Tracks Playground Options
Kaboom, a charity that builds playgrounds, is trying to enlist people across the United States to help create an online map of the country’s play spaces. Anyone can set up a profile on the organization’s Web site and then post a review and photographs of neighborhood recreation centers, skateboard…
By Caroline Preston
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Majority of Charities Face Financial Stress, Survey Finds
The recession is undermining the financial health of nonprofit groups, nearly a third of which ended last year with a deficit, according to a new survey. Sixty-two percent of charities have less than three months’ worth of cash on hand to cover costs, and just 16 percent expect to be able to pay…
By Caroline Preston
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What if the Humanitarian Situation in Darfur Doesn’t Get Worse?
What if Darfur’s humanitarian situation does not get worse?
By Caroline Preston
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Focusing on “Low-Hanging Fruit”?
Steering donors toward solving easy global problems
By Caroline Preston
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Senate Passes Amendment to Restore International-Aid Money
Senate passes measure to restore international aid spending
By Caroline Preston
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What Does the Maturing of Facebook Mean for Fund Raisers?
What does the maturing of Facebook mean for fund raising?
By Caroline Preston
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International Charities Press Congress to Restore Money for Overseas Aid
International charities lobby Congress to reject cuts in foreign aid
By Caroline Preston
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