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5 Organizations To Support On World Refugee Day

Everyaction

They offer specialized programs that focus on women and girls, and the increasing number of refugees who are displaced by the effects of climate change. Their model of empowerment amplifies the voices of refugee communities, allowing them to act as their own champions. Asylum Access.

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10 Questions …. Kate Behncken, global head, Microsoft Philanthropies

The NonProfit Times

I saw the incredible opportunities to create change when companies like Microsoft merge their mission-driven programs with their core expertise. Her dedication to amplifying marginalized voices, paired with her vision for political empowerment, shows what it means to lead with purpose and passion.

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International Women’s Day: Using Technology to Empower Women and Girls

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

It is an outrage that girls account for 74% of all new HIV infections among adolescents in Africa, and 40% of women on the continent suffer from anemia which results in 20% of maternal deaths. The One Campaign has launched an open letter signed by 86 leading voices for women around the world. The Tech Girls of Dharavi.

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Announcing… 31 New Favorite Nonprofits for 2013!

Nonprofit Tech for Good

That said, in 2012 I had the opportunity to travel to Africa and Asia and from those travel experiences three themes emerged that inspired the selection of this year’s nonprofits: 1) Women’s and girls empowerment; 2) Conservation of wildlife and wild lands; and 3) Access to medical care. Vital Voices :: @ VitalVoices.

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Four Ways to Transform Organizational Culture to Advance Access, Equity, and Justice

Saleforce Nonprofit

This requires the global community to center the voices of people directly impacted by poverty in its approach and support solutions that empower children and their families. Furthermore, CRUS’ inclusive range of grantees reflects the organization’s intentional focus on racial and gender equity, youth development, and economic empowerment.

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Off the Mat, Into the World: An Interview with Seane Corn

Have Fun - Do Good

We wanted to encourage them to find their voice, and to become leaders in their own right in their own local community. On one level, Off the Mat, Into the World is bridging the yogis and activism through training programs. doctor or a dentist), these organizations don't want you, because you actually get in the way of programming.