Philanthropy
The Fiscal Cliff Isn’t Over Yet
Having survived the recession, sequestration may be the last straw for non-profits – and the crucial government services that have been outsourced to them.
How Philanthropy Got Its Groove Back
Nick Kristof says: Look at Ted Turner
3 Lessons to Learn From Greg Mortenson and L’Affair Cups of Tea
While the charges against Greg Mortenson are incredibly disappointing, it’s not a sign that we should give up all efforts to support good work in the world.
Tainted Gifts in Kind?
A controversy over World Vision’s decision to donate unused tee shirts touting the Superbowl victory of the Pittsburgh Steelers (they lost) has sparked a big debate in the aid community.
The Annual Letter from Bill Gates
Bill Gates released his annual letter today. In it, he writes about polio eradication, vaccines in general, malaria, saving the lives of babies, the need for leadership on HIV, the promise of agriculture, excellence in teaching (in the US), and the Giving Pledge
AOL and Nothing But Nets
A newly redesigned AOL.com dedicates some prime real-estate to “cause marketing.” Our friends at Nothing But Nets are featured today.
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The SC; HRC; DPRK; South Sudan
The SC: The Security Council today held its last consultations under the Council Presidency of ROK. Tomorrow, Russia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for March under Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
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The SG; Mali; Middle East; Palestine
The SG: At the Fifth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna, Austria today, the SG emphasized the role of youth in ensuring a “prosperous, equitable and peaceful future.”
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The SG; DRC; HRC; Palestinian Prisoner
The SG: In Ethiopia over the weekend, the SG is now in the United Arab Emirates. Today he met with Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, where the two discussed developments in the region, including Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and in the Middle East Peace Process.
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