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24 April 2008
Back to basics: Volunteerism and fundamental philanthropy by Nicole Boles
Fundamental philanthropy, it seems, has become more mainstream in recent years than ever before. The goal in life seems to be changing. An elemental emphasis on 'philanthropy' has recently shifted to a popular focus of 'social responsibility'. And the truth is, even though we may not be rich, famous celebrities, we all have something powerful that must be given to society!  Read article
More about: Advocacy
16 August 2007
Volunteering and youth activism at CIVICUS  by Nthabeleng Kgamphe, Youth Volunteer at CIVICUS and Youth Delegate to the 2007 CIVICUS Youth Assembly
In May 2007, CIVICUS organised its first ever Youth Assembly in Glasgow to engage youth on topics pertaining to Accountability to Future Generations. Along with four other South African youth delegates, Nthabeleng Kgamphe participated in the Youth Assembly with youth representing 90 countries around the world.  Read article
More about: Young volunteers  Youth
11 July 2007
Bikers with a cause by Maude Fröberg
The ‘Human Wheel’ cortege was the initiative of Lasse Lahnn, a member of the Swedish Red Cross, shown here placing a Red Cross flag on his motorbike. Its aim was to raise awareness of humanitarian values as well as funds for the Red Cross. “Bikers are often portrayed by the media as trouble-makers,” he explains. “The turn-out today shows this is not true.” (Swedish Red Cross, July 2007)
Malmoe, Sweden: A group of Swedish bikers recently launched the "Human Wheel", an initiative to help raise awareness of humanitarian values, volunteerism and fund for the Red Cross. Led by a Red Cross volunteer Lasse Lahnn, the group recently made its way to Trelleborg, south of Sweden  in a 1.5-kilometre motorbike cortage with Swedish Red Cross Secretary General Christer Zettergren.  Read article
06 June 2007
Partnership pledges to promote volunteers’ role in social activism 
Johannesburg, South Africa: The indispensable role of volunteers in helping countries achieve the Millennium Development Goals is to be explored in a new co-publication by the CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation, United Nations Volunteers (UNV) and the International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE).  Read article
More about: MDGs: General
13 November 2006
Sailing the Nile for development stops in Sohag for Universal Primary Education 
Sohag: At the Rowing Club on the banks of the Nile in Sohag Governorate – about 500 kilometres south of Cairo- celebrations took place on Monday as the eight feluccas of the “Sailing the Nile for Development” project approached the bank  Read article

 

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See the difference you can make: Join Earth Hour! 
It started with a question: How can we inspire people to take action on climate change?

The answer: Ask the people of Sydney to turn off their lights for one hour.

On 31 March 2007, 2.2 million people and 2100 Sydney businesses turned off their lights for one hour - Earth Hour. If the greenhouse reduction achieved in the Sydney CBD during Earth Hour was sustained for a year, it would be equivalent to taking 48,616 cars off the road for a year.

With Sydney icons like the Harbour Bridge and Opera House turning their lights off, and unique events such as weddings by candlelight, the world took notice. Inspired by the collective effort of millions of Sydneysiders, many major global cities are joining Earth Hour at 8pm on March 29 2008, turning a symbolic event into a global movement.   Visit site
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03 November 2006, 14:05
Encouraging volunteers in Albania 
For this year’s IVD Albania is organizing a conference with the theme: “What should be done to encourage volunteerism in Albania”.   Read entry
From: IVD 2006 Blog
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