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Between 3.1-8.7 million Indigenous people live in the United States, according to the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs. While Native Americans make up a small percentage of the US population, they have a poverty rate of around 18%! Systemic discrimination, which infects healthcare systems, schools, workplaces and other sectors of society, is a big driver. Charities led by Native people and allies are working to raise awareness, offer services and bring justice. Here are 15 examples: # Organization 1 …

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Nonprofits depend on fundraising, but getting enough donations can be tricky! At any given moment, millions of NGOs are asking for money, so how do organizations grab donor attention and raise funds for their programs? Donation messaging is key. By crafting the right message, charities can engage donors, build relationships, and activate a desire to give. In this article, we’ll provide 20 short examples of donation messages, including examples from organizations like Oxfam and Save the Children. We’ll conclude with …

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Everyone deserves housing, food, transportation, healthcare, education, and other essentials, but for many families, these things are too expensive. According to the World Bank, 648 million people are trying to make ends meet on less than $2.15 a day! Even families that don’t live in extreme poverty deal with long-term problems like worse health outcomes and chronic stress when money is tight. Here are 13 trusted charities offering cash, food, education, career training, community services, and more for families in …

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Earth may be called the “blue planet” because of its massive oceans, but forests are just as important. Trees cover around ⅓ of the land’s surface and shelter most of the life forms on land. While humans have always used forests for wood, food, and other resources, our treatment of trees is pushing forest health to the brink. Known as “deforestation,” the cutting and clearing of forests has serious consequences for the environment, wildlife, and humans. In this article, we’ll …

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Climate change is one of the most severe crises facing the world today. According to expert organizations like the UN, NASA and the WHO, climate change is worsening natural disasters, contributing to human health emergencies, damaging economies and much more. If greenhouse gas emissions are not reduced, the world will become an increasingly hostile and inhabitable place. Movies are a good way to learn more about the science and effects of climate change, but they’re also a powerful tool for …

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Natural disasters have rocked the world for billions of years, but until humans started to track their devastation, it was hard to grasp the full scale of earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, wildfires and more. With modern surveillance and warning systems, humans can often anticipate disasters before they strike and even mitigate some of the damage, but issues like climate change, poverty and poor building construction still contribute to the deaths and displacement of millions. Here are 20 of the most devastating …

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The United States has a population of over 330 million, but while the country prides itself on being the land of opportunity, many people struggle to afford housing. According to a report from 2023, a full-time worker would need to earn $28.58/hour to afford a two-bedroom rental in the United States. Housing is only affordable for about half of renters in the United States. With housing costs so high, millions are on the brink of homelessness. In this article, we’ll …

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Women have always shaped history just as much as men, but their contributions are historically overlooked. In America, women have advocated for civil rights and equality, traveled rough terrains and bloody battlefields to help others, written powerful books that changed minds, and contributed to legislation and court decisions that ushered in progress. In this article, we’ll explore the stories of 15 famous women who shaped American history from its early days until the present. # Name 1 Sacagawea 2 Harriet …

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No matter where we live, what communities we belong to or what we care about, we are affected by social issues. It’s the price of living in a society, and while challenges like poverty, climate change and discrimination can feel overwhelming, we have the power to take action. The first step is understanding what issues we’re up against. In this article, we’ll explore 15 of the biggest social issues facing the world today. # Challenge 1 The global housing crisis …

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