Philippines: ADB meet set as Govt beefs up Anti-Poverty programs
Region: PhilippinesManila - Philippine Presidential Palace spokepersons speaking from Malacanang say that the country's law enforcement agencies and concerned government agencies are beefing up security preparations to ensure the safety and ... more
Views: 760Fishing for Sustainable Practices to Conserve Fisheries
Region: District of Columbia
Crossposted from the Worldwatch Institute’s Nourishing the Planet. Global fish production has reached an all-time high, according to Nourishing the Planet’s latest research for the Worldwatch Institute&... more
Views: 1185Agriculture: The Unlikely Earth Day Hero
Region: United States
Crossposted from the Worldwatch Institute’s Nourishing the Planet. For over 40 years, Earth Day has served as a call to action, mobilizing individuals and organizations around the world to address these chall... more
Views: 1248Obert Madondo’s homeless shelter experience: Home at last!
Region: Canada
I’m swathed in the “free at last!” feeling! My journey from homelessness has ended. I left Toronto’s Maxwell Meighen Center men’s homeless shelter on Thursday, April 7. I stayed with a dear ... more
Views: 1621Microfinance can end world poverty by Mfonobong Nsehe
Region: New York
I recently had the opportunity to interview a beneficiary of a micro-credit scheme in Mombasa, the world-renown, yet poverty-stricken tourist hotspot in Kenya, East Africa. We will call her Mary. Her story was amazing. Ma... more
Views: 1780Environmental Degradation and Right to Life: A Human Rights Perspective
Region: NepalMany Species. One Planet; One Future. The world observed the 38th Environment Day on 5 June with the theme of Many Species. One Planet. One Future. The slogan contains the norms of interdependence among the incalcul... more
Views: 3825The Robin Hood Foundation, a Venture Philanthropy Pioneer, Embraces the Web
Region: United States
A fascinating experiment in digital philanthropy is brewing in the headquarters of the Robin Hood Foundation, a New York City charity that has raised more than $1 billion for poverty-focused nonprofits. Over the past two ... more
Views: 3909Construction of affordable housing projects in Ontario approved
Region: Canada
In a flurry of announcements July 3rd, a number of municipalities in Ontario celebrated the approval of the construction of new affordable housing units. From London to Ottawa, 23 "quick start" projects were approved... more
Views: 1400Pakistanis express concerns over the increase of petroleum prices in Pakistan
Region: Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistanis expressed concerns over the increase of petroleum prices in the country. The Pakistani government has increased the prices of petroleum and it is implemented it from today. ... more
Views: 1623Let's Watch Them Die
Region: Pakistan
Our hospital's canteen sucked. It really did. Tony, the guy who owned and managed the canteen just sold tea but pardon me.. it tasted like citric acid mixed with caffeine. Okay, I know I sound horrible and obnoxious ... more
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