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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."

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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."

onPhilanthropy: Articles: The Top Ten Trends in British Philanthropy

onPhilanthropy: Articles: The Top Ten Trends in British Philanthropy: "The Top Ten Trends in British Philanthropy By Fiona Hodgson, 8/29/07 With philanthropy enjoying an unprecedented boom in the United States, it’s an interesting time to look at how its British counterparts compare. Although both countries can trace their philanthropic traditions to similar “ancestors,” the growth of philanthropy in Britain has followed a more uneven course. Today, however, there are many signs that the UK is on the cusp of a philanthropic boom of its own:"

Diana rows reignite with charity chief's anger - Telegraph

Diana rows reignite with charity chief's anger - Telegraph: "Diana rows reignite with charity chief's anger By Richard Edwards and Andrew Pierce Last Updated: 7:14am BST 30/08/2007 The head of one of Princess Diana's favourite charities last night criticised the memorial service to mark 10 years since her death for reigniting rows of the past and called for organisers to 'move on'."

Swampscott entrepreneur brings Web approach to charitable giving - Swampscott, MA - Swampscott Reporter

Swampscott entrepreneur brings Web approach to charitable giving - Swampscott, MA - Swampscott Reporter: "Qambio' means 'change' in the Andalusian dialect of Spanish, and change is exactly what Swampscott entrepreneur Ben Moreno is hoping to achieve through his new company of the same name. Qambio, a very new kind of Web site, has been in development since 2002 and was launched 10 months ago. The company places a new spin on philanthropy, giving both donors and beneficiaries more personal involvement in the process."

Business Report - Individuals fill gaps in corporate giving

Business Report - Individuals fill gaps in corporate giving: "Individuals fill gaps in corporate giving August 29, 2007 By INGI SALGADO Cape Town - Taking steps to ensure that philanthropic giving is purposeful and effective is no longer just the domain of South African corporates or the very wealthy. Individuals are starting to demand greater accountability from the projects they support. And the internet has become a convenient platform from which to match their philanthropic impulses with causes close to their hearts."

Compassionate teener builds homes on her 17th Birthday - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos

Compassionate teener builds homes on her 17th Birthday - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos: "Habitat for Humanity is particularly proud of a very special, dedicated volunteer. She is 17-year-old Alexandra Madrigal Eduque. Exposed to Habitat through an immersion program run by the school she attends, International School of Manila, Alex’s “Habititis” became so intense she spent an entire summer building homes for the needy at Baseco Bagong Buhay Village in Tondo, Manila."

Around Tempe: Philanthropy entrenched in city's culture

Around Tempe: Philanthropy entrenched in city's culture: "Around Tempe: Philanthropy entrenched in city's culture
Nancy Puffer Special to The Republic Aug. 28, 2007 07:35 AM
Sometimes people like to give money to a cause as part of celebrating life's milestones, as a way to give back to the community or to remember the less fortunate during holidays and times of prosperity. Tempe has a strong culture of philanthropy that supports a variety of local social service agencies that exist largely through donations. If you don't have a specific charity or favorite cause you support, you might consider donating to the Tempe Community Foundation, a local program that collects monetary donations and uses the interest earned on it in ways that will keep providing a source of money for Tempe charities for many years to come."

Microfinancing: The little loans that could -- and do - 08/20/2007 - MiamiHerald.com

Microfinancing: The little loans that could -- and do - 08/20/2007 - MiamiHerald.com: "Microfinancing: The little loans that could -- and do Mainstream bankers are beginning to get interested in microfinancing. Posted on Mon, Aug. 20, 2007
BY JIM LANDERS Dallas Morning News SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS, Mexico -- Give a poor woman a loan to help her weave skirts or bake tortillas, and soon her business, her family and her self-image improve. So it was with Esparanza Pérez Garcie, 52, who sells tacos and other foods at her little restaurant in the artisans' marketplace here. Her one-room kitchen and dinette faces a covered patio that fills with noise as southern Mexico's rainy season sends its daily deluge spilling down the mountains. Customers welcome the shelter, and the quesadillas and chalupas sell for 50 cents apiece."

MindaNews - ROUNDTRIP: BANSALAN-HOLLAND: Mindanawon's transnational engagement

MindaNews - ROUNDTRIP: BANSALAN-HOLLAND: Mindanawon's transnational engagement: "GOUDA, The Netherlands NETHERLANDS (MindaNews/26 August) -- Ever heard of diaspora philanthropy? This collective donation by migrant communities to their homeland is increasingly becoming part of the global philanthropic landscape. Sometimes called “transnationalism,” diaspora philanthropy is defined as the process by which immigrants from the same region form a group and pool their resources together to help their hometown as their way of maintaining links with their place of origin."

CTV.ca | Burt Reynolds heading to Toronto for charity event

CTV.ca | Burt Reynolds heading to Toronto for charity event: "Reynolds is being given a lifetime achievement award on Sept. 10 by Best Buddies Canada for his decades of children's charity work in his native state of Florida and beyond. Best Buddies is an international charitable organization dedicated to fostering friendships between students and people with intellectual disabilities."

Reuters AlertNet - Care says no to $46 million

Reuters AlertNet - Care says no to $46 million: "f there's one thing you don't hear of very often in the aid sector, it is relief groups turning down donations. So it's no surprise that Care International's decision to turn down $46 million of U.S. food aid has raised sparks. Care says it will phase out by 2009 'monetised' food aid from the U.S. government. This is effectively surplus grain given by the U.S. to aid groups to ship and sell in the developing world to fund relief programmes. Supporters say it is a legitimate and effective way of raising and transferring money. Critics say it simply distorts local markets, undercuts local farmers and -- put simply -- hurts those it is intended to help."

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

The Electric New Paper, Singapore - The Electric New Paper News: "WHILE everyone was having fun at the school carnival, one student was busy barking instructions and questions into a walkie-talkie in one hand and a handphone in the other. Click to see larger image

Despite the din and chaos, Charles Lee, 16, had a perpetual smile on his face. After all, this was his event and things were going well. Charles had to celebrate the recent National Day differently from other students. It was a perfect occasion to help the less fortunate, he thought. So, five months ago, the Secondary 3 student at Presbyterian High approached his principal with this suggestion - let's hold a National Day charity carnival."