Bikes, the means of transport integrating refugees in London
The Bike Project reuses second-hand bikes, repairs them and gives them to people who are fleeing their countries of origin. Every year, 13,500 asylum seekers arrive in the British capital. 27,500 bikes are abandoned during the same time period.
European network of NGOs to prevent female genital mutilation
Doctors of the World is one of the 15 organisations involved in the project, aiming to ensure sustainable European action to end female circumcision all over the world.
Aarhus, waiting to become the European Volunteering Capital
Denmark’s second largest city lived a 2017 full of activities as the European Capital of Culture and this year it holds the European Volunteering Capital. Let’s find out how volunteering is in this Northern European city.
8 awareness and fundraising initiatives started in oncology wards
Many solidarity initiatives have started in oncology wards, here are a few of them!
How to create visual content for NGO?
Before images and videos can be shared on social media, they have to be built.
Physiotherapy that saves lives
The project Fisiàfrica emerged in the Xarxa Vives d’Universitats (Vives University Network) and aims to reinforce the healthcare systems in the Gambia and Mozambique by training professionals and setting up a physiotherapy system.
Belgian NGO launches a website to raise awareness on homeless people
Notfairbnb.be mimics the look of Airbnb and offers sleeping over soiled mattresses or plush canal side terraces to attract funds.
Cold snap becomes dangerous for refugees in Greece
Harsh weather conditions make it unsustainable for hundreds of asylum seekers living in camps.
No rest for Proactiva Open Arms during Christmas
The Catalan NGO, on a new and larger vessel than Astral, plans to rescue 35,000 people in the Mediterranean this winter, a figure that is similar to last year’s.
Cherish Foundation wins #IndiaForGood Contest
The India-based non-profit organisation, which runs an orphanage in Hyderabad, is awarded by receiving 4.200 euros.
The generations of donors: from matures to Millennials
It is not a rocket science that different generations of donors might also have different motivations when making a donation. A computer graphic shows the key differences in the features of donors to nonprofit organisations, based on their age.
Oxfam denounces that 5 of the 15 most aggressive tax havens in the world are in Europe
The report “Tax Battles” also highlights that the average corporate tax in countries around the world has dropped four points in 10 years.