SaveOurFaves is a directory of Bay Area restaurants and coffee shops that offer online gift cards for purchase. By providing this resource, the initiative hopes to mobilize loyal customers to provide much-needed support for their favorite places in town. They also link to staff donation sites, if available. The initiative was created by the couple […]
The Greek organisation Emfasis Foundation is a non-profit founded in 2013 focused on programs to support the homeless, people who are chronically unemployed, families below the poverty line, socially vulnerable young people, and socially excluded seniors at risk of imminent homelessness or in a street situation. The organisation trains teams of volunteer to work daily on
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The Egyptian organisation Shamseya founded in 2012 promotes innovative community-based healthcare solutions, working to empower the patient with knowledge and the right tools, helping them to deal with healthcare costs and empowered to understand how to navigate and improve their healthcare system. During the outbreak of the pandemic the organisation created a COVID-19 response to guide
The non-profit organization Awamaki helps women artisans in the Andean region in Peru to start and run their own businesses, investing in training to develop skills and leadership, and providing them market access for their hand-made products. Working closely with local artisans cooperatives the organisation uses market strategies to promote the weavers’ work, empowering women
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The Mexican organisation Casa de la Amistad for Children with Cancer, is a Private Assistance Institution that is committed to raising the survival rate of low-income children suffering from cancer. The organisation provides free support to children suffering from cancer and their families raising awareness about early detection of symptoms of childhood cancer and the
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The initiative Smart Villages works to provide access to sustainable energy services and new technologies in order to promote sustainable development. The Smart Villages Initiative works across the world connecting stakeholders and generating new insights to find solutions to tackle the challenges of sustainable development. The project conducted in rural Maasai communities, in Tanzania, applies
