UPI Asia Online - Society & Culture - Commentary: China must legalize charity

UPI Asia Online - Society & Culture - Commentary: China must legalize charity: "Commentary: China must legalize charity BEIJING, Sep. 27 HU XINGDOU Column: China Issues The city government of Shouguang in China's Shandong province recently banned an organization of volunteers. Members of this group visited lonely and widowed elderly people and helped children who could not continue their education. The group had grown from three people to over 150 people in just three months. While the group's activities were greatly appreciated by local citizens, it failed to find a government body willing to act as its sponsor. This meant it could not legally register and was forced to disband."

Volunteer groups want changes to lobbyist act

Volunteer groups want changes to lobbyist act: "Volunteer groups want changes to lobbyist act Archie McLean, edmontonjournal.com Published: Thursday, September 27 EDMONTON - More than 10 voluntary organizations pleaded with a legislature committee today to ease what they say is an undue burden presented by the province's new lobbyist act. Groups as varied as the Alberta Chambers of Commerce, the Alberta Museums Association and the Alberta Environmental Network told the Standing Committee on Government Services they can't afford the time or money required to meet the act's requirements."

Channelnewsasia.com

Channelnewsasia.com: "SM Goh in golfing event that raises S$115,000 for charity By Patwant Singh, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 26 September 2007 2029 hrs Photos 1 of 1 SINGAPORE : Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and some 200 golfers teed off in a Charity event on Wednesday. Organised by the Temasek Club, the golf event raised some S$115,000 for the Community Chest and the SAF Benevolent Fund."

More of the wealthy keen on giving, Barclays finds - Third Sector

More of the wealthy keen on giving, Barclays finds - Third Sector: "The bank's expert advisory arm, Barclays Wealth, has record-ed a 50 per cent increase in the number of its clients interested in philanthropy. The service, which advises high net worth and intermediary clients about acquiring and using their wealth, said that its clients increasingly wished to support charities by setting up family foundations and formal business structures."

Experts: Charities Need Sound Business Practices - HispanicBusiness.com

Experts: Charities Need Sound Business Practices - HispanicBusiness.com: "A panel of experts had some advice on Friday for business people with spare cash and a desire to do good: Bring your business acumen and practices to a philanthropic venture, but don't overdo it. The suggestion issued at The Miami Herald Americas Conference came just days after a study showed Latin American business leaders gave less to charity than their peers in Europe, the United States and Asia."

Speakers put forth plans to boost Latin America - 09/22/2007 - MiamiHerald.com

Speakers put forth plans to boost Latin America - 09/22/2007 - MiamiHerald.com: "Earlier, a panel of experts discussed best practices in philanthropy -- just days after a study was released showing Latin American business leaders give less to charity than their peers in Europe, the United States and Asia. Michael Chu, a Harvard business professor and a private equity investor who helped found Mexican microfinance Banco Compartamos, suggested successful executives with spare cash and a desire to do good share their business acumen and practices. But ''don't think you can run the social enterprise,'' Chu said."

Nova Scotia News - TheChronicleHerald.ca

Nova Scotia News - TheChronicleHerald.ca: "GREENWICH — For the third year in a row, a fundraising effort in the Valley will be a hair-raising experience for visitors to a 'haunted mansion' on a Valley farm. Teenage ghouls, enlisted by the Red Cross, are inhabiting a horse barn on Noggins Corner Farm Market, in Greenwich, near Wolfville. They are there to raise awareness of and funding for Red Cross disaster relief programs in Nova Scotia, which include emergency lodging, food and clothing for fire and flood victims, and disaster shelters."

The Herald : News: HEADLINE NEWS

The Herald : News: HEADLINE NEWS: "Scotland's charity regulator has announced it has begun a review of the charitable status of 11 independent schools, the National Trust for Scotland, the Scottish Youth Hostel Association and several other bodies. The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) yesterday named some 30 charities to be studied as part of a rolling programme that was set up to enforce legislation to tighten control of charities following a number of high-profile scandals."

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barrow in furness, barrow news sport, ulverston news sport, lake district news: "THE world’s biggest charity coffee morning will be supported by staff at Furness General Hospital next week. Two million people raised their mugs last year for Macmillan Cancer Support and a staggering £6.7m was raised."

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Channelnewsasia.com: "SINGAPORE : CapitaLand Hope Foundation has donated S$1 million to charity."

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Channelnewsasia.com: "SINGAPORE: The President's Star Charity will be back on September 30, and the President will be giving his first-ever performance in this annual charity event. 'The highlight for this President Star Charity is of course having President Nathan take centre stage. He will be reciting this poem called 'The Desiderata' by Max Ehrmann,' said Julie Sim-Chew, executive producer for the show."

Sunday Business Post | Irish Business News

Sunday Business Post | Irish Business News: "Finance minister Brian Cowen is to consider removing charitable donations from legislation which caps high earners’ tax reliefs. Philanthropy Ireland - an organisation which promotes ‘planned giving’ to worthy causes - has asked the minister to remove charitable donations from a list of tax reliefs which are now subject to restrictions."

Charities Aid Foundation - CAP best charity to work for

Charities Aid Foundation - CAP best charity to work for: "Christians Against Poverty (CAP) was named the 'Best Charity to Work For' at the UK Charity Times Awards last Wednesday. It was the second consecutive year that the national debt counselling charity has won the award. The Charity Times Awards recognise leadership and professionalism and all UK charities can be nominated."

Latin America's rich should donate more - 09/20/2007 - MiamiHerald.com

Latin America's rich should donate more - 09/20/2007 - MiamiHerald.com: "Latin America's rich should donate more Posted on Thu, Sep. 20, 2007 Digg del.icio.us AIM reprint print email BY ANDRES OPPENHEIMER aoppenheimer@MiamiHerald.com Mexico's Carlos Slim, by some measures the world's richest man, made news this week by donating $500 million to a Latin American Health Fund. But a new study makes me wonder whether the region's business tycoons are as generous as they should be. World Wealth Report 2007, a study of the world's richest investors by Capgemini and Merrill Lynch, found that Latin America's wealthy devote only 3 percent of their financial assets to charitable donations. Comparatively, Asian tycoons donate 12 percent of their money, the Middle Eastern rich 8 percent, Americans 8 percent and Europeans 5 percent."

Charity Times news - Funders should question fitness for purpose

Charity Times news - Funders should question fitness for purpose: "Funders should question fitness for purpose 20/09/07 Funders are being urged to check whether the charities they fund are “fit for purpose” after research found that many do not look at how well organisations deliver a service. The Association of Charitable Foundations, the UK Workforce Hub and the Governance Hub are jointly calling for a greater understanding of the importance of funding governance, planning and human resources, to ensure funders use their finances wisely."

Asian philanthropists breed good governance - Business - Business

Asian philanthropists breed good governance - Business - Business: "HONG Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing is a leader in Asia on many things — his investment savvy is legendary, as is his frugality. Another area in which he is leading the way relates to charity. He is becoming the Asian equivalent of Bill Gates. The Li Ka-shing Building has just been inaugurated at Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, an institution to which he donated some $S100 million ($A77 million). It is one of many good works in Asia he has paid for."

Philanthropy: Another Long March -- china.org.cn

Philanthropy: Another Long March -- china.org.cn: "Still, Huai did not shrink from these setbacks. Instead, he began to explore other possible directions. For instance, he now wants to establish a foundation or work with charitable organizations under government control. Private philanthropy is extremely under-developed in China; it is the government that leads the country's most philanthropic efforts. The government's mighty hand While private philanthropy struggles, government-led charity prospers."

PHILANTHROPY 2173: Microfinance - its not all good

Lucy Bernholz posts about Microfinance on her blog

PHILANTHROPY 2173: Microfinance - its not all good: "Wednesday, September 19, 2007 Microfinance - its not all good The most recent episode of the PBS Series NOW, Enterprising Ideas took a look at some of the controversy in the microfinance world."

onPhilanthropy: Articles: Cross-Sector Collaboration in International Development and Philanthropy

onPhilanthropy: Articles: Cross-Sector Collaboration in International Development and Philanthropy: "Working together is success”: it is a simple lesson taught in grade school and yet too often an obstacle in international development and philanthropy. Thinking about collaboration in an international setting, many people envision the interaction of individuals from different countries and regions and of diverse languages and cultures. Equally critical for success, however, are the relationships among the different sectors involved in international development and philanthropy, including those between nonprofits and government bodies and between charitable nonprofits and academic institutions."

Bloomberg.com: Germany

Bloomberg.com: Germany: "Rich Europeans Lack Philanthropic Advice From Banks, Study Says By Warren Giles Sept. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Wealthy people in the U.K., Germany and Switzerland aren't being provided with the banking services they need to make charitable donations and philanthropic gifts, according to consulting firm Scorpio Partnership."

The secret billionaire giveaway | Reuters.ca

The secret billionaire giveaway | Reuters.ca: "Witty, self-deprecating, frugal and astute, Feeney was listed by Forbes Magazine in 1988 as the 23rd richest American alive and worth $1.3 billion, richer than Rupert Murdoch and Donald Trump. He wasn't. Four years earlier, Feeney had placed most of his money in charitable foundations. Inspired by the great 19th century philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, Feeney helped fund schools, hospitals, universities, medical research and human rights from the United States and Ireland to South Africa and Vietnam."

Standards Board: 'no statistics yet' - Third Sector

Standards Board: 'no statistics yet' - Third Sector: "Standards Board: 'no statistics yet' By Emma Rigby, Third Sector, 19 September 2007 The first figures about the number of complaints made by members of the public to the Fundraising Standards Board are likely to emerge some time after February. The figures, to be revealed in the FRSB's annual report, will cover complaints made either directly to charities or passed on to them by the FRSB to see whether they can resolve them themselves."

Channelnewsasia.com-Former NKF chairman Richard Yong sentenced to 15 months' jail

Channelnewsasia.com: "Former NKF chairman Richard Yong sentenced to 15 months' jail By May Wong, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 18 September 2007 1659 hrs Photos 1 of 1 Richard Yong (C) SINGAPORE: Former National Kidney Foundation (NKF) chairman Richard Yong, 66, has been sentenced to 15 months' jail. The sentence will be backdated to 4 August 2007, which was the date he was slapped with ten charges for various alleged offences."

Looking on the bright side | The Japan Times Online

Looking on the bright side | The Japan Times Online: "Media reports on nonprofit, nongovernment organizations in Japan tend to focus on the difficulties and challenges they face — not only the major problems the groups were set up to tackle, but also issues all NGOs have to deal with on a daily basis, such as public apathy, ignorance, and donor fatigue.
But what about the good news? Public awareness and understanding of the work we do has grown; NGOs are working together more than ever; and nonprofit groups are becoming more professional as more opportunities open up for workers to train and develop the skills that groups really need."

Scotsman.com News - Health - Charity bowled over at success of petanque

Scotsman.com News - Health - Charity bowled over at success of petanque: "BUSINESS leaders from the Capital have helped to raise hundreds of pounds for a cancer charity with a petanque competition."

globeandmail.com: TIFF celebs push children's charity closer to goal

globeandmail.com: TIFF celebs push children's charity closer to goal: "Toronto -- Organizers for the children's charity One X One, which held a gala dinner and concert at the Toronto International Film Festival with host Matt Damon, say the event is on track to meet its goal of raising $5-million this year. As of yesterday, the foundation had generated more than $3-million toward that target."

Scotsman.com Business - Charity can pay for donors

Scotsman.com Business - Charity can pay for donors: "Charity can pay for donors ROSEMARY GALLAGHER PHILANTHROPIC Scots are frequently in the headlines for donating large sums of money to charity, either during their lifetime or in their will. One of the most high-profile donors is Scotland's richest man, Sir Tom Hunter. The former owner of sports chain Sports Division has a fortune of more than £1 billion."

Why inheritance tax is an unjust burden - Times Online

Why inheritance tax is an unjust burden - Times Online: "The legality of inheritance tax is under challenge. Last week Joyce Burden, 89, and her sister, Sybil, 81, lodged a last-ditch appeal in Strasbourg over the rule that each will have to pay inheritance tax on the home they jointly own near Marlborough, Wiltshire, because they cannot have the same exemptions given to married or gay couples in civil partnerships. The move is just the latest challenge to a tax decried as hitting the moderately well off and punishing the thrifty. If you die worth £750,000 after repaying debts and leaving no spouse or civil partner, then at current rates, 40 per cent of an estate above £300,000 goes to the Treasury – namely £180,000."

Philanthropy UK : Home

Philanthropy UK : Home: "Announcing Welcome to Philanthropy UK’s new website, redesigned and updated to reflect the growing interest in philanthropy in the UK, and now an even more valuable resource for all donors who want to make a difference."

Vancouver pair join jet-setters on million-dollar charity flight

Vancouver pair join jet-setters on million-dollar charity flight: "Vancouver pair join jet-setters on million-dollar charity flight The Province Published: Friday, September 14, 2007 A Vancouver couple are among the successful bidders for two Singapore Airlines Suites on the first-ever A380 commercial flight from Singapore to Sydney on Oct. 25."

Scotsman.com Business - Management - Pilotlight goes out of its way to aid charity

Scotsman.com Business - Management - Pilotlight goes out of its way to aid charity: "A NEW scheme that sees leaders in the business world work together to map out the future of selected local charities is already on track to meet targets. Pilotlight Scotland invites businesses to put forward staff to work in teams of four with staff from other firms to tackle particular challenges faced by small to medium-sized charities."

Drivers face hefty green supertaxes under Tories | the Daily Mail

Drivers face hefty green supertaxes under Tories | the Daily Mail: "But it comes in the wake of George Osbourne's attempt to woo the super rich with tax breaks if they give money to charity. The Shadow Chancellor called on London's super-rich to return some of their wealth to society by giving more money to charity."

SuperSoccer

SuperSoccer: "Obuah takes philanthropy to new heights Posted on 13 September 2007 - 08:36 President of National Division One League side Onelga United, Felix Obuah has taken his sports philanthropy to different heights. Aside from setting up Onelga United two years ago, Obuah is also building a stadium at the club’s base, Omoku, where he has put up camping facilities for Premier League clubs with Sharks as one of the first beneficiaries."

The Electric New Paper, Singapore - The Electric New Paper News

The Electric New Paper, Singapore - The Electric New Paper News: "So why does parent company Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) still accept funds from a charity for research and the care of its animals? Some people asked this question when the Wildlife Conservation Singapore Fund (WCSF), a registered charity, held its flag day last month. Information slips given to canvassers stated that the collections will be used to fund studies on wildlife in their natural habitats and to 'care for and propagate' animals within the zoo and the Night Safari."

09.12.2007 - Sustainability 101

09.12.2007 - Sustainability 101: "Sustainability 101 Why the Hewlett gift holds the key to Berkeley’s future By Barry Bergman, Public Affairs | 12 September 2007 Berkeley is not only America’s leading public university, it’s one of the nation’s elite institutions of higher learning. Berkeley, however, stands alone among its peers in its commitment to making a world-class education available to the state’s most promising students, without regard to family income or multi-generational alumni ties. From the standpoints of competitiveness and sustainability, therein lies the rub."

Judicial review could clarify legal status of the Compact - Third Sector

Judicial review could clarify legal status of the Compact - Third Sector: "udicial review could clarify legal status of the Compact By Andy Ricketts, Third Sector, 12 September 2007 A High Court case could pave the way for charities and voluntary organisations to take legal action over Compact breaches. Legal charity the Public Law Project is supporting a judicial review challenging Cumbria County Council's decision to require day care services that it funds, including charities, to introduce means-tested charges."

Umbrella bodies dispute Audit Commission grant finding - Third Sector

Umbrella bodies dispute Audit Commission grant finding - Third Sector: "Umbrella bodies dispute Audit Commission grant finding By Paul Jump, Third Sector Online, 13 September 2007 The Audit Commission's assertion that local council grant funding to the voluntary and community sector is not in decline is incorrect, according to Navca and the NCVO. In its recent report Hearts and Minds: commissioning from the voluntary sector, the commission said there was no evidence councils were reducing total expenditure on grants. It claimed they were merely “aligning their grant giving better with their strategic priorities”."

Latin stars raise funds for Peruvian quake victims - Los Angeles Times

Latin stars raise funds for Peruvian quake victims - Los Angeles Times: "Latin stars raise funds for Peruvian quake victims template_bas template_bas By Agustin Gurza, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer September 12, 2007 The world's top Latin music stars are raising funds for the victims of the massive earthquake that hit Peru last month. Shakira, Daddy Yankee and others are asking people throughout Latin America, Spain and the U.S. to donate directly to the Red Cross through phone links, bypassing intermediaries and reducing administrative costs and the chance for fraud, according to the Panama-based ALAS Foundation, a non-profit that organized the campaign called ALAS Por Peru (Wings for Peru)."

The Canadian Press: Canadian Red Cross wants better copyright protection for famous emblem

The Canadian Press: Canadian Red Cross wants better copyright protection for famous emblem:
"Canadian Red Cross wants better copyright protection for famous emblem 16 hours ago
FREDERICTON (CP) —
The Canadian Red Cross wants better protection for its iconic emblem, which the humanitarian organization says is being widely misused on everything from violent video games to advertising for a type of bubble bath. Former defence minister David Pratt, a special adviser to the agency, said Tuesday many people don't realize that the organization's highly recognizable emblem - a red cross on a white background - is protected under international and Canadian laws."

The knack of giving back

The knack of giving back: "Not every small business will be able to emulate so spectacularly her ability, as Body Shop Australia chairman and good friend Graeme Wise commented this week, to show conscience was not incompatible with commerce. But small business are frequently the drivers of philanthropy in their own community, says Philanthropy Australia. Philanthropy Australia chief executive Gina Anderson says Australian small businesses are extremely generous when it comes to donating either their time, goods and services."

Nation's rich have poor reputation

Nation's rich have poor reputation: "Nation's rich have poor reputation By Wang Zhuoqiong (China Daily) Updated: 2007-09-12 07:17

Wealthy Chinese do not have a good reputation, a survey by China Youth Daily and Sina.com has found. The poll, conducted last week, showed about 70 percent of 3,990 interviewees believe the well-off are immoral and not worthy of respect. Only 4 percent thought rich people are good, the survey said. For the rich to become popular they need to do three things, the survey suggested. First, they need to have a sense of social responsibility. Second, they need to be self disciplined, and third, they need to have a caring heart. 'A scarcity of positive images of rich people in society mirrors the many perceived drawbacks of the character and values of wealthy people.'"

Rich Indians look at trusts to manage money for long haul - livemint

Rich Indians look at trusts to manage money for long haul - livemint: "A growing number of wealthy Indians are looking at trusts as a way to manage money for the long term. The objective of such efforts is to fulfil the legacy requirements of individuals and families in areas such as philanthropy and also insulate family wealth from the fallout of professional hazards and breakdown in marriages."

Capacitybuilders underspend 'acceptable' - Third Sector

Capacitybuilders underspend 'acceptable' - Third Sector: "Capacitybuilders underspend 'acceptable' By Andy Ricketts, Third Sector Online, 11 September 2007 Capacitybuilders underspent on its budget by £3.4m in its first year of operation, the organisation's accounts have revealed. The annual report for the organisation, which took over the running of the ChangeUp infrastructure programme in April 2006, showed that Capacitybuilders spent £33.9m of its central government grant of £37.3m in 2006/07."

The Korea Herald :-British violinist on world busking tour for charity

The Korea Herald : The Nation's No.1 English Newspaper: "British violinist on world busking tour for charity Passing by a violinist playing on the side of the road, one would probably assume he's just another student playing for extra spending money. But if you happen to see David Juritz this week playing with his case open, you'll be walking by far more than that. You'll be walking by an internationally-acclaimed violinist playing not for pocket change, but for a group of charities striving to bring music to developing nations. And while it may seem to be a stretch finding the connection between music and improving the quality of life in the Third World, Juritz has come to understand poverty's basic roots."

Charity Gala Raises 7.54 Mln Yuan for Orphans -- china.org.cn

Charity Gala Raises 7.54 Mln Yuan for Orphans -- china.org.cn: "A charity gala with an all-star cast was held in Beijing on Saturday night, to raise funds for orphan projects run by the China Charity Federation. The proceeds will be directly used nationwide for the building of computer classrooms in welfare homes, enabling them to have access to the internet. The charity auction on the night lasted for 3 hours and collected around 7.54 million yuan, about one million US dollars."

Microloans make large impacts with little money - Fort Worth Business Press

Microloans make large impacts with little money - Fort Worth Business Press: "Microloans make large impacts with little money Elizabeth Bassett - September 10, 2007 A man in Escobedo, Mexico, asked for $275 to purchase equipment to continue making leather goods such as wallets and keychains. A woman in the same city asked for $475 to buy inventory for her shoe sales business. Both were loaned the money they requested, and both paid back the loans in full with scheduled payments."

Volunteering: How to start making a difference this fall | The Japan Times Online

Volunteering: How to start making a difference this fall | The Japan Times Online: "Volunteering: How to start making a difference this fall By SARAJEAN ROSSITTO First in a two-part series I get e-mails on a regular basis from people wanting to do volunteer or professional work with nonprofit and/or nongovernmental organizations here in Japan. Many find themselves at a loss about how to start. I am often asked three basic questions: How can I meet people at nonprofits helping those in need? Are there any events in English? And what types of organizations are out there?"

I n d i a P o s t . c o m - Social Remittances - Spreading American values one immigrant at a time

I n d i a P o s t . c o m - Social Remittances - Spreading American values one immigrant at a time: "Social Remittances - Spreading American values one immigrant at a time Sunday, 09.09.2007, 10:58pm (GMT-7) Often, discussions about immigration's effect center on the economic costs and benefits, do immigrants boost our economy or take jobs from the native-born? The billions of dollars they send back each year to their home communities are either hailed as the next development panacea or criticized by people who think they should remain here. But it's not just money that flows between the US and immigrants' homelands. Migrants also send social remittances, the new ideas, behaviors, and even identities acquired in the US. When we talk about immigration, social remittances are a key part of the equation because they help alleviate poverty, spread democracy, and improve America's relations around the world. Sometimes social remittances change trivial things, like the way people dress or what they eat. But they often have a more far-reaching impact."

Charity Inc: Ex-executive wants giving corporations | Business | Reuters

Charity Inc: Ex-executive wants giving corporations | Business | Reuters: "HONG KONG (Reuters Life!) - Charities need to be run more like corporations with ambitious growth and cost targets if they're to match the rising trend of billionaire philanthropy, says the founder of an innovative and fast-growing welfare group. John Wood, a former Microsoft executive, quit a senior job in Microsoft to start the charity 'Room to Read' in 2000 which has since won plaudits for its blend of compassion and corporate acumen that has seen the creation of some 5,000 children's libraries in countries like Nepal, Laos and India."

With eye on corporate funding, NGOs head back to school - livemint

With eye on corporate funding, NGOs head back to school - livemint: "New Delhi: Lakshmi Krishnan has spent nearly three decades working on behalf of disadvantaged women and children. By all accounts, she’s an expert on what it takes to run a model non-profit aid society that keeps girls from the Capital’s slums in schools and teaches women ways to make their own money and stay healthy. But recently, the president of Society for the Promotion of Women & Child Welfare found herself somewhere unexpected—in the classroom. Along with about a dozen others, she was attending a course, , that aims to teach those in key positions at non governmental organizations (NGOs) how to improve their fund-raising skills and make their operations more transparent."

Help wanted from the richest | The Japan Times Online

Help wanted from the richest | The Japan Times Online: "The U.S. has a tradition of public philanthropy. Ever since the 19th century, there have been outstanding businessmen, who having made their millions (and now billions) have devoted their wealth to good causes. Philanthropists like Andrew Carnegie and the Rockefellers have been succeeded by successful businessmen, such as Bill Gates, who have established charitable foundations that make significant contributions to good causes. There have also been a number in Britain, such as Lord Nuffield and the Sainsbury family, who have by their donations used their wealth for the public good."

Taiwanese tech mogul donates $454 million to fight cancer | InfoWorld | News | 2007-09-05 | By Dan Nystedt, IDG News Service

Taiwanese tech mogul donates $454 million to fight cancer | InfoWorld | News | 2007-09-05 | By Dan Nystedt, IDG News Service: "he chairman of the world's largest contract electronics manufacturer, which assembles gadgets from Apple iPods to Nintendo's Wii game console, pledged NT$15 billion (US$454.4 million) to Taiwan's most prestigious university to build a new cancer ward and fund research against the disease."

TODAYonline

TODAYonline: "Top exec quits after two years at charity Sheralyn Tay sheralyn@mediacorp.com.sg
SHE joined the new National Kidney Foundation (NKF) in 2005 as its human resource director, while the charity was reeling from a scandal over its chief executive's pay package and financial excesses. . Now, two years later, Ms Lynda Soong, who was promoted to general manager, has resigne"

Mitsui to donate 50 million yen to Brazilian schools in Japan : National : DAILY YOMIURI ONLINE (The Daily Yomiuri)

Mitsui to donate 50 million yen to Brazilian schools in Japan : National : DAILY YOMIURI ONLINE (The Daily Yomiuri): "'Visiting Brazilian schools, we became aware that we needed to fund more schools rather than just a select few for a long period because there are so many in need,' said Toshio Shibasaki, Mitsui's senior philanthropy specialist. Since establishing a subsidiary in Brazil in 1938, Mitsui has imported metals and foods. Because the firm's investments in Brazil as well as imports from the nation are expected to grow in the future, the firm decided to help the Brazilian schools struggling financially to educate the children of Brazilian workers."

The art of giving - Arts - Entertainment - smh.com.au

The art of giving - Arts - Entertainment - smh.com.au: "September 3, 2007 Page 1 of 3 | Single page Donations worth $15 million to three competing galleries were announced last week. Steve Meacham asks if Australian arts philanthropy has come of age."

Channelnewsasia.com

Channelnewsasia.com: "Giant President's Challenge logo raises S$300,000 for charity By Wong Mun Wai, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 02 September 2007 1729 hrs Photos 1 of 1 SINGAPORE: The putting together of a giant President's Challenge logo has raised S$300,000"

Scotsman.com Business - Banking & Insurance - Scots business gurus urged to back 'venture philanthropy'

Scotsman.com Business - Banking & Insurance - Scots business gurus urged to back 'venture philanthropy': "Scots business gurus urged to back 'venture philanthropy' NATHALIE THOMAS BANK of Scotland chief executive Andy Hornby and other business luminaries are being urged to back a new form of corporate social responsibility based on market principles. The first Scottish 'venture philanthropy' charity is opening in Edinburgh this week based on an idea imported from the US, which has grown from venture capitalism."

Faith, family, public works keep Mexican migrants' ties strong - Catholic Online

Faith, family, public works keep Mexican migrants' ties strong - Catholic Online: "The mid-August festival provides an opportunity for former Mezcala residents living in the United States to see how their remittances are being used and to once again immerse themselves in the village's life and customs, including its devotion to Mary. Each of Mezcala's nine barrios throws a party and takes turns decorating the parish with flowers and candles for the nightly Mass. For two nights after the festival ends, the 'hijos ausentes' provide food, music and fireworks."

West Tigers' Robbie Farah bares all for charity | The Daily Telegraph

West Tigers' Robbie Farah bares all for charity | The Daily Telegraph: "West Tigers' Robbie Farah bares all for charity Article from: The Sunday Telegraph *
By Jonathon Moran September 02, 2007 12:00am WESTS Tigers hooker Robbie Farah is rugby league's new poster boy, debuting as a model in a raunchy charity calendar. WESTS Tigers hooker Robbie Farah is rugby league's new poster boy, debuting as a model in a raunchy charity calendar. The favourite for Tuesday's Dally M Medal has posed nude for the upcoming Australian Footballers: Naked For A Cause calendar to raise money for the McGrath Foundation breast cancer charity."

eBay Canada Promotes Charity Auction Bidding

eBay Canada Promotes Charity Auction Bidding: "eBay Canada announced it is holding 'Auctions for Action,' a month-long program that encourages users to bid on charity auctions. eBay Canada Managing Director Jordan Banks said, 'We created Auctions for Action to reach eBay users who are looking for a new and exciting way to support causes close to their hearts."

BBC NEWS | UK | Wales | Charity workers at Diana service

BBC NEWS | UK | Wales | Charity workers at Diana service: "Charity workers at Diana service Ty Hafan founder, Suzanne Goodall Ms Goodall described the princess as a 'very, very warm' person Representatives from Princess Diana's favourite charities are in London to attend the memorial service to mark her life and work 10 years after her death. Special prayers will also be said at Llandaff cathedral in Cardiff at 1800 BST to mark the anniversary of the fatal car crash in Paris. Jill Roberts represented cancer charity Tenovus at Princess Diana's funeral at Westminster Abbey. 'It was remarkable, a part of history being made,' she said."