Giving to charity is a great way to contribute to society by selflessly giving to those who are more in need than you. People are always talking about the benefits of charity contributions from the tax breaks to feeling good within yourself. But how do you give to charity if you simply don’t have the funds? Perhaps you don’t have the luxury of donating $100,000 to a recovery center. Sometimes there are ways to give that don’t involve any currency or bank accounts, simply human kindness and … [Read more...]
Two-Year Old Girl from the Philippines Needs Cochlear Implant
Rhyka Tiangco turns two today but there won’t be a big birthday party for this girl from the Philippines. Her parents, Rhyan and Kathrina Jane, need all the money they can get for a cochlear implant for their daughter. Rhyka was born with profound deafness in both ears, noticed only when she was 15 months old and unable to say a single word. Rhyka was delivered by emergency caesarean section due to her mother’s condition of having low amniotic fluid in the sac that held the baby. This … [Read more...]
How to Choose Charities in Asia that Help Poor Children
Giving to charity is a worthy endeavor and should be practiced by everyone. It does not only help the underprivileged people but it also provides a rewarding feeling to the giver for being able to share part of his earnings. Contrary to what many people believe, one doesn’t have to be rich in order to give to charity. Did you know that in the U.S., it’s those who earn less than $50,000 each year that donate more to charitable institutions? A report from Indiana University’s Center on … [Read more...]
Newborns Need Your Help
Charities of all sorts abound these days, but here’s one that will tug your heartstrings. Denver Health Medical Center has released statistics that show that more than eight out of 10 newborns are in need of assistance. These babies are born to families which are not well to do. As such, they struggle to provide for the needs of the babies. That is why the charitable organization Denver Health’s Newborn in Need was born. This organization caters to the needs of mothers who have just given … [Read more...]
Children Generosity Without Prejudice (From the Archives)
Charity abounds and it is not limited by age as the charity event sponsored by Save the Children showed many people when they flocked to several locations to support a "Sleep-over" program that aimed to raise awareness and funds for less fortunate kids all over the world. The event was held in June when they also broke records for the most number of children who have participated in an event of the sort anywhere in the world. Children should be educated in the roles they are to play in this … [Read more...]
The Dilemma Of Celebrity Adoptions (From the Archives)
On the one hand, the children being adopted by celebrities are given another shot at life – a much better shot, actually. On the other hand, celebrity adoptions may be sending out the wrong message. This is what the charitable organization EveryChild is concerned about. The recent news that musician Elton John is planning to adopt a 14-month-old boy from a Ukrainian orphanage is the root of the charity’s sentiments. Elton John has been active in helping raise awareness for infants who are … [Read more...]
Christian Foundation for Children and Aging
Looking for a worthy charity to get involved in? Why not take a closer look at the Christian Foundation for Children and Aging, which was ranked number 4 out of the top 10 charities in the United States. It has also earned the distinction of earning eight 4-star ratings (in a row, mind you) from Charity Navigator. Charity Navigator is perhaps the most reliable charity evaluator in the U.S. today. So what does the Christian Foundation for Children and Aging do? This is their mission … [Read more...]
How Can You Identify the Homeless from Syndicates?
One thing about the Philippines is that you will find a lot of beggars in the streets. You will also see acts of charity which is heartwarming. But one thing most people fail to realize is on whether these acts of kindness are indeed going into their pockets or to the people who organize and deploy them in different parts of the metropolis. Sad to say, begging in the Philippines has been made into a business. Despicable as it may seem, it is a reality to which some wiser Filipinos have been … [Read more...]
ThoughtsFurPaws
The blog is a collection of pet charities and concerned individuals, which combines posts from pet lovers from all over who are tasked into improving the lives of neglected and abandoned pets. The many charities that deal with pets have been wrecked by intrigue and drama that you don't know which is which. The pages contain warming stories straight from the people who do the rescue work themselves as well as pet lovers who are passionate about our furry friends. Not just for furry but all types … [Read more...]
Fighting Online Child Pornography: The IMEC
As mentioned in the last post, fighting for children being abused by online pornogaphers is a vital cause we should all be part of. Today, child exploitation on the internet is a sickening MULTI-BILLION dollar industry. Here are some of the grueling facts to be aware of according to data from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC): 19% of identified offenders had images of children younger than 3 39% had images of children younger than 6 82% had images of children … [Read more...]
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