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South African Charity Feeds 28,000 With Tech Transparency
Acts of KindnessApr 7

South African Charity Feeds 28,000 With Tech Transparency

A new Johannesburg nonprofit has fed 28,000 people in just eight months by combining old-fashioned generosity with modern technology that lets donors track every single loaf of bread. Charity Crowdfund is proving that when giving is easy and transparent, communities show up. #

Google: charity donation3 min read
New $500M Nonprofit Modernizes Science for AI Era
InnovationMar 11

New $500M Nonprofit Modernizes Science for AI Era

A scientist just launched a $500 million initiative to rebuild how research gets done in the age of artificial intelligence. The nonprofit will tackle the unsexy infrastructure problems holding back scientific breakthroughs.

STAT News3 min read
Nigeria Launches Climate Transparency Committee With UN
SolutionsMay 5

Nigeria Launches Climate Transparency Committee With UN

Nigeria just formed a new committee to track and report its climate actions with greater accuracy, helping the country meet its Paris Agreement commitments. The move strengthens the nation's environmental accountability and positions it as a leader in climate transparency across Africa.

AllAfrica - Environment3 min read
Transparency Wins: 1000s of Documents Now Public
VideosJan 25

Transparency Wins: 1000s of Documents Now Public

When citizens demand answers, democracy delivers. Over the past year, one environmental group's transparency efforts have unlocked thousands of government documents, showing how accountability tools can shine light on public decision-making.

CleanTechnica2 min read
French Nonprofit Saves 9,000+ Sneakers from Landfills
Planet WinsApr 1

French Nonprofit Saves 9,000+ Sneakers from Landfills

A French nonprofit is rescuing thousands of worn-out sneakers from the trash and giving them new life. SneakCœurZ is fighting fashion waste one pair at a time while creating jobs and helping people in need.

Euronews2 min read
Colorado Nonprofits Need Volunteers This April
Acts of KindnessApr 2

Colorado Nonprofits Need Volunteers This April

Across Colorado's Front Range, dozens of nonprofits are calling for volunteers to help feed families, shelter the homeless, and build homes. April's National Volunteer Month offers the perfect chance to get involved and make a real difference in your community.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Startup Unlocks $5M in Tech Grants for Indian Nonprofits
SolutionsFeb 9

Startup Unlocks $5M in Tech Grants for Indian Nonprofits

A former Google employee is helping nonprofits in India access millions in free tech tools they never knew existed. His startup D4NP has already unlocked over $5 million in ad grants and trained 200+ organizations to use AI.

YourStory India3 min read
Shreveport Nonprofit Raises Funds for Foster Care Tiny Homes
Acts of KindnessMay 29

Shreveport Nonprofit Raises Funds for Foster Care Tiny Homes

A Shreveport nonprofit brought the community together for Black Tie Bingo, raising money to build tiny homes for young women aging out of foster care. The packed fundraiser moves Faith and Fostering closer to creating a safe haven where 18-year-olds can learn life skills and build stable futures.

Google: fundraiser success2 min read
Miami Volunteers Give 55,000 Hours Yearly to Nonprofits
Acts of KindnessMar 15

Miami Volunteers Give 55,000 Hours Yearly to Nonprofits

Miami-Dade nonprofits face a volunteer shortage, but consistent corporate programs like FPL's year-round service show how sustained support helps communities thrive. This February, hundreds of FPL employees improved dog parks and neighborhoods during their 18th annual Power to Care Week.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Author's Guide Helps African Nonprofits Build to Last
Acts of KindnessJun 13

Author's Guide Helps African Nonprofits Build to Last

A new book is giving African civil society leaders the practical tools they need to build organizations that survive and thrive. "Building on Solid Ground" by Jude Ilo tackles the real challenges nonprofits face, from funding struggles to staff development.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
UK Tribunal Orders Transparency for Organic Salmon Farms
SolutionsJan 29

UK Tribunal Orders Transparency for Organic Salmon Farms

A British tribunal just ruled that the Soil Association must open its salmon farm inspection reports to public scrutiny, marking a major win for transparency in organic food certification. The decision could reshape how organic seafood standards are monitored across the industry.

Guardian Environment2 min read
50 Volunteers Transform Grand Island Nonprofits in One Day
Acts of KindnessJun 19

50 Volunteers Transform Grand Island Nonprofits in One Day

More than 50 volunteers tackled painting, organizing, and cleaning projects that local nonprofits rarely have time to complete. The community day of action in Grand Island, Nebraska gave organizations a fresh start while bringing neighbors together.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Cancer Survivor Launches Nonprofit to Fix Healthcare System
Community Heroes6d ago

Cancer Survivor Launches Nonprofit to Fix Healthcare System

After beating rare stage four cancer three times, healthcare executive Chris Goldsmith wrote a survival guide and launched a nonprofit to transform patient care. His mission: collect real patient stories and use AI to push the healthcare industry toward meaningful change.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Cancer Survivor Writes Book, Launches Nonprofit to Fix Healthcare
Community HeroesApr 29

Cancer Survivor Writes Book, Launches Nonprofit to Fix Healthcare

After surviving rare stage four cancer three times, healthcare CEO Chris Goldsmith turned his 15 years of industry experience into a mission to transform the system from the inside. His new book and nonprofit aim to give patients the tools and voice they desperately need.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
NJ Teen Wins $20K Scholarship After Starting Vision Nonprofit
Acts of KindnessMar 25

NJ Teen Wins $20K Scholarship After Starting Vision Nonprofit

A New Jersey high school senior who endured childhood eye surgeries and delayed treatment has won a $20,000 Coca-Cola scholarship after founding a nonprofit to help other low-income children access vision care. Brandon Delcid Rios was selected from over 107,000 applicants nationwide.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Nonprofit B612 Foundation Shields Earth From Asteroids
SolutionsFeb 12

Nonprofit B612 Foundation Shields Earth From Asteroids

A Silicon Valley nonprofit is working to protect our planet from dangerous asteroid impacts through research, education, and global cooperation. Since 2002, the B612 Foundation has been advancing asteroid detection and deflection strategies while teaching the world about these cosmic threats.

Space.com3 min read
Australia Drops FOI Reform After Citizens Defend Transparency
SolutionsMar 5

Australia Drops FOI Reform After Citizens Defend Transparency

Public pressure just saved Australia's freedom of information system from restrictions that would have made government documents harder to access. A rare coalition of political rivals and advocacy groups united to protect democratic transparency.

SBS Australia2 min read
Shawano Festival Powers Up 6 Nonprofits Through Volunteers
Acts of KindnessFeb 5

Shawano Festival Powers Up 6 Nonprofits Through Volunteers

A Wisconsin music festival is turning community fun into real impact by letting six nonprofits earn funding through volunteer work. Sun Drop Dayz gives local organizations a chance to help run the event while raising money for their causes.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Historic Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Saved by Nonprofit Institute
Solutions1d ago

Historic Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Saved by Nonprofit Institute

The 240-year-old Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has been rescued from bankruptcy by a nonprofit dedicated to protecting local journalism. Despite losing $350 million over two decades, America's first newspaper west of the Allegheny Mountains will continue serving its community.

Good News Network2 min read
MacKenzie Scott Gives $640M to Small Nonprofits in 2024
Acts of KindnessJun 10

MacKenzie Scott Gives $640M to Small Nonprofits in 2024

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott handed out $640 million through her foundation's open application program, supporting small nonprofits across America with no strings attached. Her trust-based giving approach lets organizations spend funds however they need most.

Google: philanthropy gives2 min read

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