Charity and activism
Anything to do with Charity and activism
Oren
@Oren -
about 3 years ago
Earth Day 2021: Celebrities who support environmental causes – and how you can help
Here's how stars including Jane Fonda, Bill Nye, Hayley Hasselhoff and Prince William are making a difference this Earth Day – and how you can help.
9 minutes read
Marjory
@Marjory -
about 2 years ago
For The Arts In Other Post-Soviet Republics, It Is Not Business As Usual
“Putin’s distortion of history and second-guessing sovereign states is a direct threat to our country also,” said one Latvian arts executive. “Aside from experiencing palpable fear of being the next target …, the cultural scene is pretty much paralyzed at the…
9 minutes read
Patrick
@Patrick -
about 4 years ago
The Socialist Candidate Backed by Hollywood’s Elite
On a Wednesday in January, comedian Joel Kim Booster spent the afternoon walking the streets of Sherman Oaks, a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley, knocking on doors. Last fall, Booster, a touring stand-up, actor, and writer, starred in Sunnyside, an NBC single-camer...continued
9 minutes read
Marjory
@Marjory -
over 4 years ago
Prince Harry & Meghan show off baby Archie on Day 3 of their Africa tour
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry debut Archie on Day 3 of their Africa tourDuchess Meghan and Prince Harry’s royal tour of southern Africa on Wednesday featured a special – and rarely seen – guest: Their royal baby, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.Baby Archie came along fo...continued
5 minutes read
Felicita
@Felicita -
about 2 years ago
Florida Republicans accepted donations from ex-congressman who sent lewd messages to underage boy...
Republican Rep. Mark Foley resigned from Congress in 2006 but continues to make donations from unused campaign funds.
7 minutes read
Jaydon
@Jaydon -
about 4 years ago
If you really care about helping the coronavirus effort, don't buy a charity 'Stay Home' T-shirt ...
If, like me, you’re spending more time scrolling on your phone than usual, you may find yourself being targeted by fast fashion brands and bombarded by celebrities suggesting that we invest in a slogan T-shirt, with “100 per cent of profits” going to healthcare workers.No...continued
10 minutes read
Rowan
@Rowan -
over 1 year ago
Trans charity Mermaids faces watchdog probe over children's chest-flattening binders
The Charity Commission has said it is assessing concerns raised about Mermaids' practices after an investigation uncovered that staff were sending 'potentially harmful' binders to children.
9 minutes read
Rose
@Rose -
almost 5 years ago
Wayfair’s CEO runs a children’s foundation while furnishing migrant camps
Wayfair CEO faces backlash for furnishing migrant camps — Quartz at WorkThe co-founders of Wayfair, the online furniture retailer, have a history that makes for a sweet company backstory. Steve Conine and Niraj Shah met in high school in New Jersey and were magically reun...continued
5 minutes read
Jarod
@Jarod -
about 2 years ago
Annual meetings are the new frontline in the battle over corporate purpose
Climate, race and inequality are on the agenda
9 minutes read
Jany
@Jany -
about 3 years ago
The Dying Art of Persuasion
Culture warriors on both the Left and Right are too scared of changing their minds
10 minutes read
Joe
@Joe -
almost 4 years ago
Is there a role for NGOs in the transformation of society?
Over the last 40 years NGOs have played increasing roles in lobbying and advocacy, the delivery of welfare, and humanitarian assistance, but can they also be a force for deep-rooted social transformation? That’s the question that activists and thinkers have been exploring...continued
9 minutes read
Wilmer
@Wilmer -
almost 5 years ago
In Germany, activists battle food waste with dumpster diving
In Germany, activists battle food waste with dumpster divingWearing a balaclava and a headlamp under the cover of night, Andrea slips under an imposing fence into the backyard of a Berlin supermarket.After a few steps, he reaches his target – a rubbish bin overflowing wit...continued
5 minutes read
Cameron
@Cameron -
over 4 years ago
Davos 2020: Being a teen activist is all consuming
Davos 2020: Being a teen activist is all consuming"It is a lot of responsibility - if you would have told my 12-year-old self that it would be at this level of intensity, opportunity and possibility, I wouldn't have believed you," says 19-year-old environmental activist M...continued
6 minutes read
George
@George -
over 3 years ago
How Madam C.J. Walker Built Racial Equity into Her Business
She didn’t just enrich herself — she created opportunities for other Black Americans to do the same.
9 minutes read
Alexander
@Alexander -
4 months ago
Jena Malone Net Worth – How Much is Malone Worth?
Jena Malone is a talented actress, producer, and musician known for her versatile performances in film and television. With a net worth of $4 million, Malone has achieved considerable success throughout her career. From her early roles to her notable performa…
8 minutes read
Minnie
@Minnie -
9 months ago
‘The world has to watch out for me’: Bake Off star Sandro Farmhouse
He rose from humble beginnings to become a Bake Off star, winning legions of fans along the way. Describing himself as an ‘open book’, Sandro Farmhouse has set his sights on improving the lives of young peopleCelebrity cake maker and influencer Sandro Farmhou…
10 minutes read
Kristina
@Kristina -
7 months ago
Know Your City: As ‘House of Vijay Hazare’ in Vadodara awaits demolition; cry to convert bungalow...
Hazare was the last occupant of the 'Pushpakoot' bungalow until 1976 before it was handed over to the government by the family in "distress sale" under the Urban Land Ceiling Act that was passed in the same year.
9 minutes read
Cynthia
@Cynthia -
over 2 years ago
T. ROWE PRICE'S DAVID GIROUX OFFERS INVESTING INSIGHTS IN NEW BOOK
T. Rowe Price investment professional David Giroux has authored a book, "Capital Allocation: Principles, Strategies, and Processes for Creating Long-Term...
8 minutes read
Muriel
@Muriel -
8 months ago
Republicans Are Coming For Mifepristone
by Jennifer Shutt, Florida Phoenix August 16, 2023 WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday the abortion pill can stay on the market, but it agreed with a lower court that ultimately its use should revert to prescribing and dosage instructions tha…
8 minutes read
Felicita
@Felicita -
about 4 years ago
Companies are increasingly worried about what their employees say
L AST DECEMBER a British employment tribunal ruled that the Centre for Global Development, a think-tank, had acted legally when it did not renew Maya Forstater’s contract because she had tweeted that a person’s biological sex is immutable. Ms Forstater, a researcher, had ...continued
9 minutes read
Maida
@Maida -
almost 5 years ago
Limbaugh: Betsy Ross shirts raise $1.5 million – so far!
Limbaugh: Betsy Ross shirts raise $1.5 million – so far!When former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick persuaded Nike to stop production of a sneaker with the Betsy Ross flag, talk-radio host Rush Limbaugh saw the potential for something positive to arise from the controver...continued
5 minutes read
Ariel
@Ariel -
9 months ago
How Peg Yorkin's feminism changed the world
The end of Peg Yorkin's high-powered Hollywood marriage was only the beginning of her feminist campaign to change the world.
9 minutes read
Teagan
@Teagan -
about 3 years ago
This website is elevating African fashion—and helping designers get paid
Amira Rasool is founder and CEO of The Folklore, an online concept store featuring contemporary African design. She spoke to Doreen Lorenzo for “Designing Women“, a series of interviews with brilliant women in the design industry. Doreen Lorenzo: How did you …
10 minutes read
Cyril
@Cyril -
about 4 years ago
How to Plan a Vacation With a Lower Carbon Footprint
Photo : ShutterstockGoing on vacation is dreamy, and good for your brain whatever your budget. But when a single round trip from New York to London releases a literal ton of CO2 into the atmosphere (enough to melt three square meters of Arctic ice), it’s hard to relax and...continued
8 minutes read
Jessika
@Jessika -
about 4 years ago
RHOD Star LeeAnne Locken's Ups and Downs, from Overcoming Trauma to Clashing with Costars
LeeAnne Locken does not define herself by her past, but she says embracing it can unlock a happy future.The former Real Housewives of Dallas star — who announced on Tuesday that she is leaving the Bravo franchise after four seasons — is known to viewers for being open abo...continued
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