At the same time that one in four Americans have volunteered their time to charity in 2012, rising numbers of the Millenial Generation are participating at unprecedented levels
Democracy Charity articles on Democracy Chronicles
Democracy Charity articles on Democracy Chronicles looks to highlight charities that work on the issues of democracy and election reform. Across the world, there are many people working to make a better life for others.
Changing Africa: Water, Water Everywhere But…
Africa: Water starved in key conflict zones, drought causing great need for action on continent’s infrastructure
World’s Best Grassroots Human Rights Journalists
Rise in grassroots citizen journalists who use video and smartphones to cover news in their countries
Thoughts on What to Give Tomorrow on Giving Tuesday
Various ideas and comments for tomorrow’s Giving Tuesday, a altruistic response to the blatant commercialism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Sheroes of 16 Day Campaign: Women Human Rights Defenders
We are currently in the midst of the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign. The 16 Days Campaign begins on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (November 25) and concludes on International Human Rights Day (December 10).
Rihanna Teams With UNICEF for Philippines Aid Work
United Nation’s workers thanks to new plan as singer and songwriter Rihanna teams with UNICEF to raise awareness to help Philippine victims of Super Cyclone Haiyan
International Day For the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Many organizations around the world are taking part in the annual United Nation’s led International Day For the Elimination of Violence Against Women
What is the Impact and Benefits of Change.org?
Internet petition giant Change.org allows users to make impact by signing web petitions aimed at government, but what is the real impact of such a strategy today?
Malala Wins Sakharov Prize for Human Rights
Pakistani education advocate Malala Wins Sakharov Prize for European Union’s human rights that originated during Cold War with Soviet Union
Supporting Russian LGBT Rights Through Sport
Russia’s world class (and government financed) athletic community has shown supporting Russian LGBT rights through rise of new generation of athletes