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Saudi Platform Collects $1.2B in Charity Donations in 2024
SolutionsFeb 17

Saudi Platform Collects $1.2B in Charity Donations in 2024

Saudi Arabia's Ehsan platform processed 135 million donations worth $1.2 billion in 2024 alone, with supporters able to complete their contributions in under five seconds. Over five years, the digital charity system has channeled $3.7 billion to families in need across the Kingdom.

Google: charity donation3 min read
New App Tracks $10M in Charity Donations in First Year
Acts of KindnessApr 27

New App Tracks $10M in Charity Donations in First Year

More than 6,000 people used a new free tool to track over $10 million in charitable giving during its first tax season. The platform filled a gap left when a popular donation tracker shut down.

Google News - Charity Donation Million2 min read
Saudi Arabia: Over Half of Ramadan Donations Now Digital
SolutionsMar 18

Saudi Arabia: Over Half of Ramadan Donations Now Digital

In Saudi Arabia, more than 50% of Ramadan charitable donations now happen through smartphone apps, making giving easier and faster than ever. One national platform has collected $4 billion since 2021.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Saudi Foundation Donates $5.3M to Humanitarian Projects
Acts of KindnessMar 8

Saudi Foundation Donates $5.3M to Humanitarian Projects

The King Abdullah Humanitarian Foundation just pledged $5.3 million to support development and humanitarian projects across Saudi Arabia during Ramadan. The donation joins billions already raised through the country's innovative charity platforms that have helped millions worldwide.

Google News - Charity Donation Million2 min read
NJ Nurse Donates Kidney to Dad, Now Champions Organ Donation
Acts of KindnessMay 25

NJ Nurse Donates Kidney to Dad, Now Champions Organ Donation

When Karen Stash saw her father deteriorating on dialysis, the Carteret nurse gave him one of her kidneys and a second chance at life. Now she's using her story to inspire others in Hispanic communities to consider organ donation.

Google News - Nurse Saves2 min read
UK App Unites 11,000 Charities in One Monthly Donation
InnovationMay 21

UK App Unites 11,000 Charities in One Monthly Donation

A new nonprofit app from Hove lets donors support multiple charities through a single monthly payment while tracking their real-world impact. Legacy connects 11,000 UK organizations on one platform, making it easier to turn good intentions into consistent giving.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Tracked Sneakers Reveal How Charity Donations Really Work
Community HeroesMar 21

Tracked Sneakers Reveal How Charity Donations Really Work

A German influencer placed an AirTag in donated sneakers and discovered they traveled 800 kilometers across five countries before appearing at a Bosnian market. His experiment is pushing charities to be more transparent about where donations actually go.

Google: charity donation3 min read
UK Scraps VAT on Business Donations to Charities
Acts of KindnessJun 8

UK Scraps VAT on Business Donations to Charities

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.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Korean Actor Donates $7,500 to Children's Hospital Charity
Acts of KindnessMay 6

Korean Actor Donates $7,500 to Children's Hospital Charity

Son Ho-jun, a popular Korean actor, donated 10 million won (roughly $7,500) to support families with seriously ill children through McDonald's annual charity walk. The donation will help build Korea's first Ronald McDonald House in the Seoul area.

Google News - Charity Donation Million2 min read
Australia Lifts Blood Donation Ban for Gay Men
Acts of KindnessApr 20

Australia Lifts Blood Donation Ban for Gay Men

For the first time, Dr. Erol Dalkic donated blood after Australia removed outdated restrictions that kept LGBTQI+ people from giving. The change could bring 20,000 new donations annually.

SBS Australia2 min read
Australia Drops Blood Donation Limits for LGBTQ+ Community
Acts of KindnessApr 19

Australia Drops Blood Donation Limits for LGBTQ+ Community

Starting April 20, Australia eliminates decades-old restrictions, allowing thousands of gay, bisexual, and transgender people in monogamous relationships to donate blood for the first time. The change could bring 20,000 new donations annually.

ABC Australia3 min read
Blood Donation Rules Relaxed: Tattoos, Travel Now OK
Health & WellnessFeb 5

Blood Donation Rules Relaxed: Tattoos, Travel Now OK

The FDA has quietly updated blood donation rules in recent years, but most people still think they can't donate because of outdated myths. Common barriers like tattoos, vaccines, and travel restrictions have been dramatically reduced.

Medical Xpress2 min read
Bono App Raises $1.6M to Make Giving as Easy as Spotify
VideosMay 19

Bono App Raises $1.6M to Make Giving as Easy as Spotify

A new donation platform just raised $1.6 million to turn charitable giving into a habit as simple as streaming music. Bono matches donors with personalized charity portfolios and shows them exactly how their weekly donations change lives.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Ripple Donates £60K in Crypto to Children's Cancer Center
Acts of KindnessFeb 17

Ripple Donates £60K in Crypto to Children's Cancer Center

Ripple just made history as the first company to donate cryptocurrency to Great Ormond Street Hospital, contributing £60,000 in XRP toward a new cancer center for children. The donation will help build a state-of-the-art facility opening in 2028.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Egypt Launches AI-Powered Platform for 81,000 Entrepreneurs
InnovationFeb 16

Egypt Launches AI-Powered Platform for 81,000 Entrepreneurs

Egypt just unveiled a revamped national platform connecting startups, investors, and innovators through AI technology. The platform already serves over 81,000 entrepreneurs and 780 organizations building the country's innovation economy.

Google News - Egypt Innovation2 min read
Slovakia's First Robot Kidney Donation Saves Daughter
Health & WellnessJan 29

Slovakia's First Robot Kidney Donation Saves Daughter

A mother in Slovakia donated her kidney to her 28-year-old daughter using groundbreaking robotic surgery, marking the country's first robot-assisted living kidney donation. The procedure offers hope for 370 patients waiting for transplants and could help address the organ shortage crisis.

Google News - Medical Breakthrough3 min read
Major Social Platforms Join Teen Mental Health Ratings
SolutionsFeb 11

Major Social Platforms Join Teen Mental Health Ratings

Meta, TikTok, YouTube, Snap, and other major platforms are voluntarily submitting to independent safety ratings focused on protecting teen mental health. The new system will grade how well each platform shields users aged 13-19 from harmful content.

Engadget2 min read
Eugene Volunteers Fix 200 Donated Bikes for Kids in Need
Acts of KindnessFeb 7

Eugene Volunteers Fix 200 Donated Bikes for Kids in Need

A Eugene nonprofit gathered volunteers to repair 200 donated bicycles destined for local children who need them. Shift Community Cycles opened its new workspace to community members ready to turn generous donations into wheels for kids.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
UK Tax Change Removes Barrier to Business Charity Donations
SolutionsJun 6

UK Tax Change Removes Barrier to Business Charity Donations

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.

Google: charity donation2 min read
UK Gas Station Owner Donates £100K to Digital Charity
Acts of KindnessMay 29

UK Gas Station Owner Donates £100K to Digital Charity

A British forecourt operator who gives 10% of his profits to charity just donated £100,000 to help modernize charitable giving for the cashless era. His gift will help Pennies turn small digital donations into £1 million of community impact.

Google: charity donation2 min read

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