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A children's literacy charity is collecting unused e-readers to refurbish and give to families who need better access to books. Phone Doctor will wipe and repair donated Kindles for free throughout June.
A yellow lab who helps catch child predators in Kentucky just received a protective vest worth $1,800, thanks to a nonprofit that's outfitted over 6,000 police dogs nationwide. K9 Charity specializes in sniffing out hidden electronics that could contain evidence of abuse.
After winning a gold coin worth $100,000 in a lucky draw, one of Victor Li Tzar-kuoi's children chose to donate the entire prize to Hong Kong's Community Chest. The generous gesture continues the CK Group's 26-year streak of ranking among the charity's top three fundraisers.
A yellow lab who helps catch child predators in Kentucky just got a protective vest thanks to a nationwide charity. K9 Charity sniffs out hidden devices containing abuse material, and now she'll be safer on the job.
New bipartisan legislation aims to slash child poverty using a simple approach that already worked once. In 2021, America proved we could do it when we briefly cut child poverty to a historic low of 5.2%.
Women and child welfare officials in India prevented a 17-year-old girl from being forced into marriage, turning what could have been a stolen childhood into a protected future. The intervention shows how local authorities are actively fighting child marriage at the community level.
A yellow lab who helps find child predators just got a lifesaving gift. Thanks to a nonprofit donation, K9 Charity now has a bullet and stab protective vest while she works to protect Kentucky families.
A South African woman turned pandemic donations in her garage into a thriving charity shop that's been supporting five local causes for six years. Nearly 30 volunteers keep the store running, transforming pre-loved items into monthly donations for feeding schemes, child welfare, and animal care.
A six-person charity struggling with costly website updates found a solution that transformed their online presence. Fashion and Textile Children's Trust now reaches 40,000 annual visitors after switching platforms.
Japan just made it easier for single parents to collect unpaid child support by covering the legal costs to seize assets from non-paying former partners. The new program aims to lift children out of poverty when one parent refuses to pay.
When a mother's plea to see her toddler was dismissed on a technicality, India's Allahabad High Court stepped in with a powerful message: a child's wellbeing trumps legal red tape. The court gave her a new chance to fight for custody of her 20-month-old son.
Japan's child consultation centers reported 223,691 abuse cases in fiscal 2024, down 0.8% from the previous year's record high. While the decline is modest, it signals growing awareness as more neighbors, schools, and police report concerns to protect vulnerable children.
British businesses can now donate goods to charities without paying tax, removing a barrier that discouraged corporate giving. The change comes as charity donations have dropped by £1.4 billion in just one year.
The Rangers Charity Foundation just handed £10,000 to two Scottish veterans charities that provide daily support, hot meals, and mental health services to former military members and their families. The donation marks the end of a season-long partnership that's part of over £271,000 the Foundation has given to armed forces causes.
A South African charity shop turned donated goods into over R2.1 million for animal welfare last year, funding 371 sterilizations and emergency care across the country. Since 2012, SAINTs has now contributed over R30 million to helping vulnerable animals.
Morocco is showcasing major progress in reducing child labor as it prepares to host a global conference in Marrakech. The nation's achievements could inspire other countries to accelerate their own child protection efforts.
A charity shop employee discovered Indian gold jewelry worth £4,000 sewn into the lining of a donated coat. The unexpected treasure turned a humble donation into a major windfall for the charity's cause.
A grassroots charity started with a single football match has raised half a million pounds for intensive care over nearly four decades. BASICS closes its doors after becoming the second-largest charity supporter in hospital history.
British businesses can now donate office equipment and surplus stock to charities without paying extra VAT, removing a tax barrier that previously discouraged corporate giving. The timing couldn't be better as UK charity donations dropped £1.4 billion last year.
A Colorado county has secured $5.6 million to create 260 new child care slots and boost wages for early childhood educators. The initiative is already drawing attention from communities statewide as a model for solving the child care crisis.
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