American Red Cross News Conference In Haiti Grows Heated
The Red Cross had the opportunity to explain how it spent almost half a billion dollars — but provided journalists with few answers.
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He Was In A Cab Stuck In Traffic. A Beggar Asked For Alms ...
His heart said "Give!" His mind wondered: "Am I gullible? Do handouts really help?" Looking back, he's not happy with the choice he made.
What It Takes To Lift Families Out Of Poverty
New charities pop up all the time. But how do you know which ones work? Economists have come up with a strategy to figure it out. They've used it to tackle one of the biggest problems in the world.
Expanding Medicaid Trims Hospitals' Costs Of Caring For Uninsured
One aim of Obamacare was to ease the financial strain on nonprofit hospitals that provide medical care to people who lack insurance and can't pay their bills. That plan is working, hospitals say.
What You Need To Know Before Donating To Earthquake Relief For Nepal
The earlier you give, the better. In the days after a disaster, outside help is critical. But you need to be careful. For example, you might think twice if a charity hasn't worked in Nepal till now.
Yes, You Can Help The World And Make Money At The Same Time
Entrepreneurs are figuring out ways to make the world better without relying on charity. It's called social entrepreneurship, and its rising stars showed us how it works at a conference in Oxford.
Trading Walkathons For Ice Buckets, Charities Try To Hold On To Donors
Some of the largest, most established walkathons and similar events that raise cash for charity aren't doing as well as they used to. There's more competition, fundraisers say, for money and time.
Just Your Typical Teenagers Helping To Fight World Poverty
Their goal is to make the world a better place 15 years from now. And the U.S. State Department listened to their ideas. But that doesn't mean they are oblivious to Justin Bieber and Gossip Girl.
How Millennials Are Reshaping Charity And Online Giving
The generation now coming of age is spending — and giving — differently. New York-based Charity: Water gets it, and it's been a boon to its cause.
A Concert With Jay-Z (And India's Leader) Aims To End Poverty
The Global Citizen Festival is live in New York (and on TV) on Saturday. The superstar-studded event is designed to encourage concertgoers to care about the issues as well as the celebrities.