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Taylor Swift Donates Music Video Proceeds to AIDS Foundation
Acts of KindnessApr 3

Taylor Swift Donates Music Video Proceeds to AIDS Foundation

Taylor Swift is giving all streaming royalties from her "Elizabeth Taylor" music video to the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation. The heartfelt tribute honors the legendary actress who became the first major celebrity to champion HIV and AIDS awareness.

Good Good Good2 min read
UK Could Own Victory in Ending AIDS Pandemic by 2030
SolutionsJan 27

UK Could Own Victory in Ending AIDS Pandemic by 2030

The UK government is being urged to protect HIV funding as the world stands at a historic moment: the possibility of ending the AIDS pandemic by 2030. With US aid cuts threatening progress, Britain could step in and claim this incredible win.

Independent UK - Good News3 min read
Somalia Foundation Donates $700K for Drought Relief
Acts of KindnessMar 13

Somalia Foundation Donates $700K for Drought Relief

The Hormuud Salaam Foundation is sending $700,000 in emergency aid to families facing devastating drought across south-central Somalia. The foundation's water distribution campaign is already reaching some of the hardest-hit communities.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
90-Year-Old Woman Fights HIV/AIDS in Africa for 20 Years
Community HeroesJun 26

90-Year-Old Woman Fights HIV/AIDS in Africa for 20 Years

After hearing a single speech about the AIDS crisis in Africa, Elizabeth Rennie founded a grandmother's group that has supported women and children for nearly two decades. At 90, she's still leading the charge from Burlington.

Google News - Random Act Kindness2 min read
Ghana Foundation Has Funded 117 Heart Surgeries for Kids
Acts of KindnessMay 11

Ghana Foundation Has Funded 117 Heart Surgeries for Kids

A foundation born from tragedy has transformed its mission into hope, funding life-saving heart surgeries for 117 children. The May 9 Foundation continues expanding its reach 25 years after Ghana's deadliest football disaster.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Gates Foundation Holds Course on Global Health for 20 Years
SolutionsFeb 4

Gates Foundation Holds Course on Global Health for 20 Years

The world's largest foundation just committed 70% of its funding to saving mothers and children despite global aid cuts. Their message to the world: generosity can return.

Fast Company2 min read
Liberty County Foundation Gifts $70K to 7 Graduates
Acts of KindnessApr 7

Liberty County Foundation Gifts $70K to 7 Graduates

Seven Texas high school seniors just received life-changing news: they're splitting $70,000 in college scholarships from a foundation that's now invested over $1 million in local students. The Taylor-Odom Foundation is making higher education possible for Liberty County graduates who might not otherwise afford it.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
UK Could Lead Fight to End AIDS by 2030
SolutionsFeb 8

UK Could Lead Fight to End AIDS by 2030

After decades of pioneering global HIV response, the UK faces a critical choice: maintain its leadership in the fight that could end AIDS within six years, or risk undoing progress that has saved 70 million lives.

Independent UK - Good News2 min read
Fall River Foundation Offers $50K+ in Scholarships
Acts of KindnessFeb 15

Fall River Foundation Offers $50K+ in Scholarships

More than $50,000 in scholarships awaits Fall River students this year, continuing a three-decade tradition of investing in local education. Since 1995, the Foundation has awarded nearly $1 million to help students pursue their dreams.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Nigeria Foundation Grants $177K to 2,900 Students
Acts of Kindness5d ago

Nigeria Foundation Grants $177K to 2,900 Students

A humanitarian foundation in Nigeria just handed out nearly $180,000 to help struggling students stay in school. The money is already paying overdue fees and keeping dreams alive.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Aid Ship Handala II Sails from Sweden to Gaza
Acts of KindnessJun 1

Aid Ship Handala II Sails from Sweden to Gaza

A humanitarian vessel has set sail from Sweden carrying vital supplies for Palestinian families in Gaza. The Handala II represents renewed hope for delivering aid despite recent challenges at sea.

Al Jazeera English2 min read
Swiss Voters Champion Foreign Aid Despite Budget Cuts
Planet WinsJun 16

Swiss Voters Champion Foreign Aid Despite Budget Cuts

While Swiss politicians slash development aid budgets, new surveys reveal the public overwhelmingly supports maintaining or increasing funding to fight global poverty. The data shows Switzerland's humanitarian values remain strong even in uncertain times.

Google: cooperation international3 min read
Georgia Foundation Awards Record $2M in Scholarships
Acts of KindnessApr 13

Georgia Foundation Awards Record $2M in Scholarships

A foundation born from tragedy just awarded its largest scholarship class ever, turning heartbreak into hope for 28 students. Since 2016, the Abbie DeLoach Foundation has given over $2 million to deserving young people in coastal Georgia.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Ohio Foundation Awards $1M+ in Student Scholarships
Acts of KindnessJan 22

Ohio Foundation Awards $1M+ in Student Scholarships

The Richland County Foundation is opening its scholarship application season, offering financial support to students at every stage of their educational journey. Last year alone, the foundation awarded over $1 million to help local students pursue their dreams.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Packaging Industry Launches $6M Foundation to Match Donations
SolutionsApr 17

Packaging Industry Launches $6M Foundation to Match Donations

A major packaging trade group just created a charitable foundation that will double the impact of members' donations to causes they care about. The PACK gives BACK™ Charitable Foundation starts with $6 million and aims to transform how an entire industry supports communities. #

Google: philanthropy gives2 min read
New Tool Stops $1B in Student Aid Fraud
SolutionsApr 28

New Tool Stops $1B in Student Aid Fraud

A new real-time screening system is protecting federal student aid from "ghost student" scams that cost taxpayers over $1 billion. The tool flags suspicious applications before fraudulent payments go out, ensuring aid reaches real students who need it.

Fox News Politics2 min read
42 Wyoming Students Win Oregon Trail Foundation Scholarships
Acts of KindnessMay 13

42 Wyoming Students Win Oregon Trail Foundation Scholarships

A Torrington student is celebrating alongside 41 others after receiving scholarships from the Oregon Trail Community Foundation for the 2026-2027 school year. The foundation is making higher education more accessible for dozens of Wyoming families.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Humana Foundation Gives $5M to Save Veteran Lives
Acts of KindnessMar 4

Humana Foundation Gives $5M to Save Veteran Lives

The Humana Foundation just pledged $5 million to help prevent veteran suicide as part of a bold national effort to save 15,000 lives by 2032. The Louisville-based foundation is expanding its commitment to mental health support for those who served our country.

Google: philanthropy gives2 min read
Bluetooth Breakthrough Makes Hearing Aids Work Like Earbuds
InnovationFeb 26

Bluetooth Breakthrough Makes Hearing Aids Work Like Earbuds

A new wireless technology is quietly transforming hearing aids from medical devices into seamless everyday accessories. The same Bluetooth standard in your smartphone now delivers crystal-clear audio to hearing aids while using half the battery power.

IEEE Spectrum2 min read
UK Foundation Pledges $2.3M to Prevent Blindness in Ethiopia
Community HeroesMay 27

UK Foundation Pledges $2.3M to Prevent Blindness in Ethiopia

After U.S. aid cuts left a gap in fighting preventable blindness, a British foundation stepped up with $2.3 million to protect 1.5 million Ethiopians from trachoma. The five-year initiative proves philanthropy can preserve hard-won health victories.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)3 min read

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