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Why Don’t The Rich Give More? Here’s Why…
It’s ironic, really. You’d think that millionaires and billionaires would be some of the most generous people on the planet. After all, they could literally withdraw all their money from the bank and use it to insulate the walls of their palatial mansions....
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5 Ways Wasting Food Hurts the Environment (and 5 Ways You Can Fix It)
Five Ways Wasting Food Hurts the Environment (and Five Ways To Fix It) It’s the secret shame of many Americans: The half-forgotten (or wholly forgotten) perishables in your refrigerator and pantry that have been overlooked, uneaten, and are now turning...
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5 Reasons why donations to the poor may bring bad results!
Does donating to poor countries actually help? Keep in mind there is a big difference between disaster response and longer term, more effective and sustainable development. Much of the time outside assistance and donations do not have much impact and in the long...
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Water Project in San Luis Peru
With the El Nino rains and floods that hit Peru earlier this year, one of the photos that became symbolic of the severity of the situation was taken in the village of San Luis of the Pacora district in northern Peru. Rains caused the Leche River to overflow, washing...
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6 Ways Millennials Are Changing Charitable Giving
Many people think of Millennials as self-centered, selfie-snapping, uber-texting, uber-riding, narcissists. Even some Millennials share this opinion. Johnny Oleksinski, a Millennial himself, wrote in the New York Post: This is my number one rule: Do whatever...
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11 Reasons You Seriously Should Be Drinking More Water
Yeah, yeah. You’ve been told many times that you should be drinking more water. Growing up, your mom would insist that you eat your vegetables and drink water. In school you learned about the food pyramid and how many glasses of water you should drink every day. Your...
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Installing water purifier at Rehabilitation Center, Spring of Hope
Since 2004, Sisters of DMI, after hardships, trails and struggles, has been well versed social developmental programs to empower the poor and the needy vulnerable women and children in Tanzania. Through our social care program, we have reached out more than 7800 rural...
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9 Ways You Can Help The Syrian Refugees NOW
The Syrian refugee crisis has reached massive proportions. Hundreds of thousands of refugees have been displaced from their homes and are trying to make a new life elsewhere. Others are stuck in refugee camps, desperately hoping for the chance to move to another...
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4 Practical Ways To Help In A Disaster
It’s a frighteningly common occurrence. As you scroll through your social feeds or watch the news, you hear of another disaster happening in another part of world. A hurricane in the Philippines, an earthquake in Nepal, a tsunami in Thailand. It’s sad. Grievous....
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50 Heartbreaking Facts and Stats About The Global Water Crisis
1,800 child deaths every day are linked to water, sanitation and hygiene
2,000 children aged 5 and under die every day from a water-related disease
783 million people do not have access to clean and safe water worldwide
1 in 9 people worldwide do not have access to safe and clean drinking water.
Do You Know The Hard Facts About Bottled Water?
Have you ever thought about that bottle of water you’re drinking? Most of us consume bottled water in massive quantities without giving it a second thought. We buy it by the case, burn through the bottles, and then toss them in the trash. And we do all this without...
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Selecting A Portable Water Filter: Backcountry vs. International Travel
When you’re traveling, whether hiking in the backcountry or exploring other countries, it’s crucial to have access to a clean, safe water supply. Drinking unclean water can result in a host of health problems, including diarrhea and intestinal parasites, which can...
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