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Gates Foundation Can't Go It Alone

Posted on February 12, 2008
Previously filed under: North America, Opinions and Editorials
Bill Gates' forays into aid are to be welcomed, but they can only succeed alongside government involvement.
Keywords: philanthropy, social entrepreneur, Gates Foundation, development

Philanthropy in the Arab World

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Cami Martin
Topics: Culture

When we hear about the Middle East in the news we mostly hear about oil and conflict, but this article brings to light a new trend when it comes to the Arab world-philanthropy. However, the BBC reports that the Middle East needs to overcome several obstacles before becoming truly philanthropic, including the laws governing charities and nonprofits and American Policy.

Last month, while much of the globe watched the oft-hyped World Economic Forum, a first-of-its-kind summit of Arab philanthropists was held in this Persian Gulf city. Middle East royalty and Egyptian businessmen mixed with Lebanese activists and other humanitarian do-gooders to find ways to aid their troubled region. And they carried a pointed message to the Bush administration: Stop making the war on terror a war on Arab goodwill.

Keywords: philanthropy, Middle East, Arab

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Investing in the Poor

Posted on March 1, 2007
Previously filed under: Opinions and Editorials
A fresh idea, drawn on old principles, is offered for helping the poor save for the future.
Keywords: eradicating poverty, philanthropy, financing the poor, Peter Tufano

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Institutional Change - A Modest Proposal

Posted on August 4, 2006
Previously filed under: Africa, Success Stories
Exploring the idea of an X-prize for institutional change and global prosperity may prove to limit the scope of "bad" organizations.
Keywords: Social Entreprenearship, entrepreneaurialism, prize, philanthropy

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Ethical Investing

Posted on August 3, 2006
Previously filed under: Business
Socially responsible investment allows people to put their money where their morals are.
Keywords: investment, social entreprenearialism, entreprenear, philanthropy

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Flights of Philanthropy

Posted on February 11, 2003
Previously filed under: North America, Success Stories
A new way to fly: more than 1,500 pilots volunteer their time and planes to AirLifeLine.
Keywords: philanthropy, AirLifeLine, volunteer

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Surplus Rice in Japan 'Could End Rice Crisis'

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 05:44
Selling excess rice held in Japan and imported from the United States would incite a rapid drop in the global price of rice but requires immediate action from Tokyo and Washington, write former editor of The Rice Trader, Tom Slayton, and policy analyst, Peter Timmer.

Half in Ten

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 05:44
Four prominent American social justice groups are launching a campaign to halve poverty in the United States in 10 years.

Myanmar Farmers May Miss Harvest

New York Times - Thu, 05/15/2008 - 21:34
The timing of Cyclone Nargis, which disrupted farmers as they were preparing to plant, could not have been worse.

In Departure, China Invites Outside Help

New York Times - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 02:59
China sought experts and equipment from Japan and Taiwan as President Hu Jintao visited the area affected by the earthquake.

The Caucus: Edwards to Endorse Obama

New York Times - Wed, 05/14/2008 - 15:38
The Obama campaign is hoping that John Edwards’s endorsement will be taken as the start of a coalescence around Mr. Obama as the nominee.

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