Charity
Cancer charity to tidy up wikipedia
Cancer Research UK is turning its specialists loose on the internet to get them to tidy up the online encyclopaedia - wikipedia. The charity said many people researching the subject are turning to the website. But it said there were problems with accuracy...
American charities face increased demand during holiday season
What many commentators refer to as "The Great Recession" in the United States officially ended more than a year ago. But like people all over the world, a great many Americans are still struggling financially. One indication of just how bad...
US charities grapple with more need, fewer donations
There's been a steady stream of people filing in and out of this warehouse in downtown Nashville, Tennessee all morning. They are here to pick up Christmas presents for their children, presents they cannot afford to buy themselves. The Salvation Army...
Facebook founder Zuckerberg to give away most of wealth
Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg has become one of the latest billionaires to pledge to give away the majority of his wealth. He is one of 17 new people to support a group, founded by Bill Gates and his wife along with Warren Buffett, which encourages...
Council of Europe's information bureau holds charity action in Chisinau
An unusual charity action for children takes place today at the Chisinau-based Information Bureau of the Council of Europe. The action fits within the European values promoting campaign "Europe is more than you think". The head of the bureau...
Charity concert in support of Soroca disabled people held in Ireland
A charity concert to support the center for persons with physical disabilities located in the Moldovan town of Soroca took place in Ireland. The opera concert was given in Greystones in St. Patrick's Church on May 17. The proceeds will be offered to the...
