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Pregnant Meghan laughs off 'fat lady' comment on charity visit
A stranger's comment on one's growing stomach may not always be welcome but a pregnant Meghan, Britain's Duchess of Sussex, took it all in her stride on Wednesday when a pensioner called her "a fat lady. Prince Harry's wife, who told well-wishers this week she ...
Enough poor children: Africans call for diversity in aid campaigns
Communities that benefit from aid want international charities to move beyond pictures of poor children and show a more balanced view of Africa, a study showed on Friday. People in six African countries were asked to evaluate images used in campaigns by major charities including ...
Second Harvest Japan: Helping those in need can make you feel like part of the community
Ahead of a fundraiser for the Tokyo-based food bank, CEO Charles McJilton explains why a "food safety net" is a must for Japan.
Music and charity come together at Second Harvest Japan fundraiser
Instant Karma will provide the soundtrack to a night at What the Dickens that hopes to make a difference.
No one wanted Trump portrait, so his charity had to buy it, his lawyer argues
When Donald Trump offered to pay $10,000 from his personal charitable foundation for a six-foot oil portrait of himself, the future president only meant to "get the bidding started" during a 2014 auction at his Mar-a-Lago resort, his lawyer told a New York judge. "No ...
Sake to support Japan's disaster-stricken areas unveiled at Tokyo event
A sake made with rice from all 47 prefectures was unveiled at an event in Tokyo on Wednesday, with proceeds earmarked to support disaster-hit areas and revitalize local economies. Kizunamai sake was sponsored by 212 shinkin financial institutions nationwide and was made in an effort ...
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the richest person on the planet, announced Thursday he was creating a philanthropic fund to help homeless families and launch preschools in low-income communities, committing an initial $2 billion. Bezos made the announcement on Twitter a year after asking for ideas ...
Why charity for the poor isn't futile
While we wait for politicians to act, it is important to concentrate our spare resources on effective aid that helps poor people lead the best lives they can.
The New York state attorney general sued U.S. President Donald Trump, three of his children and his foundation on Thursday, saying he illegally used the nonprofit as a personal "checkbook" for his own benefit, including his 2016 presidential campaign. Barbara Underwood, the attorney general, asked ...
From Tohoku to Tokyo, Acchi Cocchi NPO offers healing through art
Acchi Cocchi brings music, dance and the visual arts into everyday life in Tohoku and the greater Tokyo area.
Pioneering nonprofit aims to steer AI toward the greater good
As debate swirls on whether artificial intelligence will be a boon or a curse for humanity, two Indian-American entrepreneur brothers are out to ensure the emerging technologies don't just benefit the richest in society. Romesh and Sunil Wadhwani last week launched what is billed as ...
In a move to get more Japanese officials into senior positions at international organizations, the Foreign Ministry is soliciting recruits from the private sector, including middle-aged and older workers, and shouldering their travel expenses and salaries. Under the recently announced plan, civil service applicants with ...
