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30 May May 2016 1541 30 May 2016 What is Community Foundations' added value to the refugee crisis?
Over three days at the EFC annual general assembly, delegates spent time debating what can foundations do in their ability and resources to address the refugees crisis in in a humane and responsible way.
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23 May May 2016 1443 23 May 2016 Over 600 leaders from philanthropy, politics and business tackle global challenges
The 27th European Foundation Centre annual general assembly and conference ‘Imagining and Investing in our Future’ will take place in Amsterdam from 26-28 May.
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18 May May 2016 1145 18 May 2016 The largest international showcase of cinematic art with a social conscience
In a rapidly changing world where there is a growing awareness that we are facing fundamental problems, Positive Planet believes there has never been a more pressing time to celebrate and encourage the role of cinema in inspiring the change needed for a more positive future.
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9 May May 2016 1726 09 May 2016 Millenials: "Politicians need to listen to us"
On Europe Day, millennials are asking politicians for social Integration of refugees and fair representation of women.
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5 May May 2016 1558 05 May 2016 Aiesec Italy wins European Charlemagne Youth Prize 2016
Martin Schulz, President of the European Parliament, has awarded Aiesec Italy the first prize during the ceremony that has taken place in Aachen. “Integreat”, Aiesec's project to promote integration for migrants, asylum seekers and refugees has been awarded.
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3 May May 2016 1153 03 May 2016 Champions in charity
Against all odds, Leicester City Football Club won the Premier League title, in “one of the greatest sporting stories of all time”. The football club started the campaign with 5000-1 odds, but ended up victorious against Tottenham. Now Claudio Ranieri's football club can use its newfound spotlight to draw attention to the numerous charities it supports, including Place2Be and the Spark Arts For Children.
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29 April Apr 2016 1742 29 April 2016 Hope is crumbling on your watch, save Syria’s ceasefire
Violence across Syria has escalated alarmingly, reportedly claiming a life on average every 25 minutes in the past 48 hours. We cannot stand by in the face of this catastrophe. Global NGOs and faith groups demand that President Barack Obama and President Vladimir Putin immediately use their personal diplomatic engagement to save what remains of the Cessation of Hostilities (CoH) agreement.
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29 April Apr 2016 1037 29 April 2016 What does the circular economy have to offer? A world without waste
With millions of citizens looking for a better life, e.g. Syrians in Europe, unlock the value of waste will be the key to a truly sustainable society. The idea is to reject the linear model of “take, make and dispose” system, in which products are consumed and largely get turned into waste.
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19 April Apr 2016 1152 19 April 2016 Young Italians in Australia
A book, a research and the video-reportage “88 days”, promoted by Migrantes Foundation, analyse in detail young Italians' migration in Australia, a constantly increasing phenomenon. Today the book “Young Italians in Australia. From temporary to permanent journey”, written by Michele Grigoletti and Silvia Pianelli, will be presented in Rome. The research, carried out by Australia Solo Andata, an independent study group on the youth community in Australia, will be presented on the 21st of April in Bergamo and on the 23rd of April in Verona.
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4 April Apr 2016 1123 04 April 2016 12 entrepreneurs whose social good enterprises are changing the global landscape
The World Economic Forum has announced the list of Schwab Foundation Social Entrepreneurs of the 2016. Twelve social entrepreneurs from around the world have been recognised for outstanding entrepreneurial activities for the benefit of the marginalised and poor.