What Do African Aid Recipients Think Of Charity Ads?
Charities often debate how the subjects of their fundraising ads are portrayed — but those discussions rarely include the people in the pictures.
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Report: Liberian Charity Worker Raped Girls He Was Supposed To Protect
A report from ProPublica and Time Magazine documents rapes committed by an employee of More Than Me, a charity that had raised $8 million and earned praise for its work. We interview the co-author.
If You're Not Sure What Red Nose Day Is, You're Not Alone
It's been around in the U.S. for 3 years. It involves the selling of red noses to fight children's poverty. And it's definitely not a joke.
Finally, A Race For The Rest Of Us: 0.5K In Texas Includes Beer, Smoke Break
The very short race includes unusual amenities like doughnuts and coffee. All proceeds go to charity.
Fact-Checking Matt Damon's Clean Water Promise In A Super Bowl Ad
It's a powerful claim: Buy a limited-edition Stella Artois beer glass and part of your money will help provide clean water for someone in the developing world for five years. Does it hold up?
How Kenya Got To Be #3 On A Survey Of Most Generous Nations
In the latest World Giving Index, global giving was down. But there were exceptions — especially in Africa.
Nonprofits Fear House Republican Tax Bill Would Hurt Charitable Giving
Even though Republicans promise to preserve the deduction for charitable donations, nonprofits say other proposed changes in the bill could discourage as much as $13 billion in annual giving.
When You Want To Give, Here's How To Vet Your Options
What can I do to help disaster victims? How can my donations have the most impact? Philanthropy expert Una Osili answers questions from NPR listeners about charitable giving.
Do You Know What Red Nose Day Is?
The name may be silly, but Red Nose Day — which is today — has a serious mission. How do charity evaluators size up this campaign?
Lawsuit Alleges That PayPal Diverted Donations To Different Charities
The PayPal Giving Fund says it allows donors to give to a charity of their choice. A class action lawsuit claims the company would, with no notification, redirect funds to different organizations.