Haiti

Oxfam 'had culture of tolerating bad behaviour' - sex scandal report

A report into the sexual exploitation of earthquake victims by Oxfam workers in Haiti says the charity had a "culture of tolerating bad behaviour".

11/06/2019

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Muslims are silent about their contribution to society. It’s time to drown out Islamophobes ǀ View

In the 18 years since 9/11, I’ve watched Islamophobia go from a niche community concern to a national tragedy. Most religious hate crimes in the UK now target Muslims.

21/05/2019

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New world record set for highest-ever game of rugby

Wooden Spoon, the children's charity of rugby, arranged the match near Everest Advanced Base Camp.

07/05/2019

Earth News

Why the new Harrods charity shop is an ode to sustainable fashion

The luxury department store has launched a pop-up store in collaboration with the NSPCC

03/05/2019

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French 'Spiderman' climbs skyscraper to raise funds for Notre-Dame

Dubbed the "French Spiderman", Alain Robert scaled a skyscraper without a harness in Paris on Monday to raise funds for the renovation of Notre-Dame cathedral.

26/03/2019

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Clement weather a relief for NYC New Year bathers

Clement weather a relief for NYC New Year bathers

02/01/2019

Hungary

Souped-up: Hot meals and food packages help Hungary's poor

The country's largest soup kitchen is organised by the Food for Life Foundation and has been delivering thousands of hot meals to those in need every year.

25/12/2018

United Kingdom

Scottish locals are leaving jackets on lamp posts for homeless people

A group has started a spontaneous project to collect jackets for homeless people.

19/12/2018

USA

Trump forced to close charity over misuse of funds claims

Trump's troubled charitable foundation agrees to close over alleged misuse of funds. New York Attorney General to oversee the distribution of its remaining monies.

19/12/2018

Germany

Auf Wiedersehen, pet: German animal shelters stop Christmas adoptions

The temporary ban is to prevent people from spontaneously getting a pet for Christmas only to return it to the shelter afer the holidays.

11/12/2018

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Hundreds of Santas hit the ski slopes for charity

Hundreds of skiing and snowboarding jolly Old St. Nicks hit the slopes Sunday (02 DEC. 2018) in Maine for a good cause.

03/12/2018

World News

Video highlights the families separated from each other this Christmas

A haunting Christmas advert showing families separated as a result of conflict has been released by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

03/12/2018

Earth News

Black Friday or 'Fair Friday' — which one do you want?

A Swiss bookstore decided to turn Black Friday on its head, encouraging customers to make charitable donations instead of snapping up cheap deals.

26/11/2018

Russia

Russia's homeless use buses to escape winter chill

Local businesses have been donating old buses to Russia's homeless population as a way to escape winter temperatures

23/11/2018

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Celebrities serve Thanksgiving dinner to homeless people in LA

Kevin Hart, Pharrell Williams and Minnie Driver were among the celebrities who turned out Wednesday to serve Thanksgiving dinner to the homeless in downtown Los Angeles.

22/11/2018

France

French gender equality minister donates hair to cancer patients

The politician said she had been reluctant to go public with the personal action, but wanted “to make this initiative known to all those who can and want to contribute”.

01/11/2018

France

German filmmaker begins 'million step' walk for refugees

Grig Richters is calling on EU lawmakers to give homes to unaccompanied children at European refugee camps.

28/10/2018

United Kingdom

Watch: Competitors have smashing time at World Conker Championships

Competitors braved blustery weather to battle it out on Sunday at the annual World Conker Championships in Northamptonshire, England.

15/10/2018

World News

Urgent action needed to end child marriage

134 million more female children will become brides in the next 12 years unless we act now, warns Save the Children on Day of the Girl.

11/10/2018

Romania

Top innovators talk creativity and change in Romania

Leading figures in the creative industry, including Hollywood actress Robin Wright, revealed how they had used their skills to spur change.

05/10/2018