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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Youth Programs

Kindful

Many foundations focus much of their philanthropy work on youth empowerment—and for good reason. The foundations on this list are just a few of the many that understand the importance that youth empowerment plays in helping young people from all backgrounds grow and excel during this critical stage of their life. Kars4Kids Foundation.

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May Cause Awareness: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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Mineta introduced a United States House of Representatives resolution to proclaim the first ten days of May as Asian-Pacific Heritage Week. The first was that May 7, 1843 marked the arrival of the first Japanese immigrant into the United States. In June of 1977, Representative Horton and Representative Norman Y.

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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. They have accompanied the. Catholic Relief Services.

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Quick Guide to Grants for Nonprofits: Tips, Resources & More

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For example, the Ben and Jerry’s Foundation focuses on grants for organizations rooted in social change and justice, while the Kellogg Foundation provides grants for nonprofits that help children and families. Lastly, eligibility requirements change from grant to grant, and you won’t be awarded one if you don’t meet the required criteria.

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Trainer’s Notebook: Tips for Good Openings

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Wake’s Tech2Empower program organizes delegations of volunteer Technology Advisors, women who work for Silicon Valley companies like Google, Salesforce, Mozilla, YouTube, GE Digital and IRC, to provide training for women’s rights and girls empowerment NGOs in developing countries and here in the United States.

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Guest Post: Stories of Volunteer Managers, Technology, and the Pandemic

Twenty Hats

One theme we’re seeing over and over again is how the pandemic changed the way volunteer managers educate and train their volunteers and clients, often using Zoom or other video sharing platforms. That was the silver lining.

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Bringing Millions of Books to Billions of People: Making the Book Truly Accessible

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I believe in the power of books to change the world. Literacy and access to knowledge underpins just about every social good, from education, to economic development, to health, to women’s empowerment, democracy and respect for human rights. Gerry did have one other piece of critical advice: change the name.