Charity & Civil Society

BY Selva Ozelli ·
09·24·24
In this interview, Theresa Kraft, President of the Howland Cultural Center in Beacon, NY, discusses her role and the center's significance. She outlines the historic building's architecture, its transition to clean energy, and its importance as a cultural hub. Kraft explains the center's diverse programming, including art exhibitions, music performances, and community events.

BY Isabela Sedano ·
03·14·24
The core of charity is all about taking action for the betterment of society. We curated this collection of charity quotes to drive home the importance of giving and serving. Let the words of activists and authors spark change.

BY Isabela Sedano ·
03·29·23
By improving the lives of individuals and communities, social work is a rewarding and impactful profession. But in many instances, it doesn't get the recognition it deserves. That's why we've put together a collection of powerful social work quotes to remind us of the incredible difference social workers make.

BY Selva Ozelli ·
02·26·23
An Interview with Zeynep Parlak of the Westchester Turkish Moms Group, who is collecting/purchasing desperately needed items for the families who survived the devastating earthquake.

BY Jennifer Okafor ·
01·13·23
Whether it's to bond with neighbors and friends or raise awareness for a cause, a community event is a fantastic way to bring people together. From a local cooking contest to a town charity drive, loads of compelling community event ideas provide options to strengthen local community bonds.

06·11·21
The global impact of volunteering cannot be overemphasized. As human beings, we are meant to depend on each other for survival, and volunteering is one way we can watch each other's back. As the facts about volunteering below show, there are over one billion volunteers globally, and they are the foundation of many good deeds […]

BY Ei Piwnt Rhi Zan ·
03·06·21
Describe Third Story Project Third Story Project is a non-profit social enterprise. We create children's storybooks with positive messages which reflect every child in Myanmar. We mainly produce Myanmar, English, Bilingual, and other Ethnic Myanmar Languages. These stories are for 4 to 11 years old kids. We are going to produce storybooks for adolescents in […]

BY Dixon Chibanda ·
09·03·20
Describe The Friendship Bench The Friendship Bench program is an evidence-based intervention developed in Zimbabwe to bridge the mental health treatment gap. Our mission is to create safe spaces and a sense of belonging in communities so as to enhance mental well-being and improve quality of life through the use of problem-solving therapy delivered by […]

BY Mirella Ferraz ·
08·24·20
Describe Share Shed - A Library of Things Based in Devon, the Share Shed is the world's first mobile library of things. It allows people to live better lives by borrowing things they would otherwise have to buy. It offers over 350 useful items like tools, appliances tents, bikes, and musical instruments for its members […]

08·05·20
Community events can be a great way for neighbourhoods to get together, to get to know new residents, or support a local cause. Volunteering at community events can be a great way for young people to learn new skills, take responsibility and contribute to their community. There’s likely to be community organisations in your area that […]

BY Alejandra Carrasco ·
08·04·20
Describe Wawa Laptop WAWA Laptop, the first laptop developed in Peru, made from recycled material and powered by a portable solar panel, is aimed at democratizing access to technology and education for children and youth in Peru, the region, and the world. We are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals developed by the United Nations […]

BY Sam Colyer ·
06·11·20
Welcome to #TRVSTLOVES. We curate news, ideas, and inspiration from across the world that demonstrate how real action can accomplish a positive social impact. There’s no denying the utter tragedy of the coronavirus and the number of lives lost. It’s difficult to fathom the impact it has had on individual families as well as the […]

BY Christopher Wairimu ·
01·03·20
Komb Green Solutions is a community-based organization formed in 2017 and located in Korogocho, Nairobi, Kenya. Korogocho is home to up to 200,000 people and one of the largest slum neighbourhoods in the area. Here Christopher Wairimu, their secretary, shares their story working to create green and safe places along the Nairobi River.

BY Sam Colyer ·
06·07·19
Welcome to #TRVSTLOVES. We curate news, ideas and inspiration from across the world which demonstrate how real action can accomplish positive social impact. In this edition we're looking at the importance of building local communities and what they can collectively achieve.

BY Elaine McGinty ·
04·10·19
Phoenix Cultural Centre CIC/Fiery Bird Live Music Venue is a local project to bring a non-profit live music/cultural/arts/training venue to Woking. Though specific to Woking its founders have connected up with other social and community businesses nationally to share practice.

04·05·19
The fast-growing Hamlets network will feed communities and educate people all over the world about organic production. A healthy and harmonious way of life is impossible without proper nutrition and pure food. The use of organic products improves the quality of life and the ecological situation on the planet and our own future.

03·26·19
In this article, the team from Startup Societies explore how to quickstart communities by providing the means for a place to start developing new ideas and approaches to governance and government.

03·15·19
Those of us working for change, in charities and in growing social enterprises, need to be rediscovering purpose: what we are here to do; and who or what we are doing it for. That’s become a mantra for “purpose led” global businesses like Unilever and Coca-Cola. It should come easily to us. After all, that’s […]

BY Alexandra Hoskyn ·
11·30·18
Meet Alexandra Hoskyn. Back in 2017, she noticed exactly the same, decided to do something about it and launched the Chatty Cafe scheme. A simple idea. Alex asked cafes to pop a sign on a table saying “The seats on this table are for anyone happy to chat to other customers”. And that’s all it […]

BY Matt Callanan ·
11·28·18
“I’d like to give back” is something people often say. Giving makes you feel good; it’s very simple. Meet Matt Callanan. When Matt won £20 on a scratch card, he decided to share his good fortune and buy a Big Issue seller some food. And so began the #WeMakeGoodHappen & #Tenner4Good movement.

BY Joseph McKinney ·
08·02·18
It’s been ten months since Hurricane Maria put Puerto Rico’s crumbling infrastructure in the international news. As life returns to normal for the locals, the headlines fade but the hard work of preventing another catastrophe has not yet begun. Humanitarian organizations were quick to focus on water, shelter, food and warmth. Hundreds of thousands of […]
