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New on SSIR: Are we addicted to Slacktivism?

Amy Sample Ward

It caught my eye and I couldn’t help but wonder what it was all about, what was the story behind the story. According to ABC news : According to the trend-tracking website Know Your Meme , the cartoon fad started with Facebook users in Greece and Cyprus in mid-November.

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Mother's Day for Peace

Have Fun - Do Good

They have programs in Northern Ireland, South Africa, the Middle East and Cyprus. NJN was created to give Oakland a place to share stories and to connect and develop solutions. A volunteer from their Middle East Program, David Lasday, emailed me about their program and pointed me towards the Middle East Program's blog.

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Diversify Your Year-End Campaigns: How To Be Mindful And Inclusive Of Cultural Traditions

Bloomerang

It’s a wonderful slice of the American story which up until recently has been largely overlooked. Children go door to door dressed as an angel reciting verses from the bible story and opening piƱatas filled with presents and candies. Each year the festival changes slightly based on which of the twelve animals it represents.

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