Thorn: How One Charity is Using Technology to Fight Human Trafficking
Thorn is an organization, originally called the DNA Foundation, that uses technology innovations to fight child sexual exploitation. Known as the Digital Defenders of Children, they are dedicated in seeking out these children that are victimized and bringing those...
Why Should Your Charity Start a Blog?
Many charities understand the importance of utilizing social media, but most do not have their own blog. Social media allows the charity to connect with a large group of people and share events and updates, but a blog can also do that, along with so much more....
Why You Should Consider Volunteering Abroad
Most people have the opportunity to travel abroad at some point in their lives, whether during retirement, on vacation, or while they’re at university. If you can afford to volunteer overseas, it’s definitely an opportunity to take advantage of, because it’ll greatly...
New Year to Volunteer: How to Keep This Resolution
New Year’s resolutions are incredibly common, but so is not keeping them. Many people make their resolutions, adamantly vowing that they’ll keep them this year, but then they give their goals up after a week or two. While most people may think of exercise when they...
Community Service for Kids
Children of any ages can, and should, be encouraged to participate in community service in some capacity. Whether they volunteer at a local senior center or collect canned goods for their local food bank, community service gives kids responsibility and a chance to...
The Importance of Social Media for Charities
For most of us, social media is a major part of our daily lives. Aside from keeping in touch with friends and family, social media allows us to engage with people from around the world and see interesting points of views. It’s no wonder that social media is becoming...
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