Ongoing airstrikes, mostly in the south of Lebanon but also reaching the east and northeast, have resulted in more than 500 people being killed and more than 1,800 injured, with numerous women and children among the casualties. Describing the deteriorating situation, Giacomo Lapo Baldini, Lebanon Country Director at Relief International says, “Following the intensification of […]
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – an annual campaign that aims to educate the public on the importance of early screening, testing and treatment for breast cancer. Activities include raising research funds to help identify the cause, uncover potential prevention strategies, and improve diagnosis, in addition to offering support to people impacted by the disease. […]
The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that 1.3 million women and 835,000 men are victims of physical violence by a partner every year. People who are in an abusive relationship will stay with their partner for a number of reasons, including: They believe their partner really is sorry and does care about them Their low self […]
Poole Park’s Small Lake to Shine Bright on 19th October as Lewis-Manning Hospice Care Hosts ‘Candles on the Lake’ Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is excited to announce the return of their popular annual event, ‘Candles on the Lake’, on 19th October. This year, the event will once again take place on the small lake near The […]
The Government of Ontario announced that applications are now open for the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund. The program provides funding to municipalities, Indigenous communities, nonprofit organizations and (for new builds only) for-profit organizations through two program streams for projects that: Stream 1: Repair or upgrade existing sport and recreation facilities Deadline to apply: […]
According to the Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey, Canadian organizations are reskilling existing employees rather than recruiting new staff amidst budget constraints. The study found that two in five organizations (41%) are not planning to recruit new staff this year, and 8% are planning a workforce reduction. Budgetary constraints are the top reason for organizations […]
According to a new study, 74% of Canadian office workers report the need to maintain emotional composure at work, with over a third (37%) of workers experiencing this on a weekly basis or more frequently. The study surveyed 1389 Canadian office workers and found that maintaining composure during a conflict with a colleague has been […]
The Canada Revenue Agency released the Report on the Charities Program for 2022 to 2023. The report showcases the work that the Canada Revenue Agency does to support registered charities and other qualified donees, and to maintain public trust in the Canadian charitable sector. The Charities Directorate’s goal is to help charities comply with income […]
The 2024 Sustainable Development Goal Gender Index by Equal Measures 2030 examines the progress of the Gender Equality Sustainable Development Goal. The report notes that no country is on track to achieve gender equality by 2030, and Equal Measures 2030 stresses this finding is a call to action for global solidarity and cooperative effort. According […]
Is the nonprofit sector ready for the leadership transition that will happen as the Boomers retire? That’s the question we explored in our recent CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, Succession Crisis: Is the Nonprofit Sector Ready? In our discussions with sector experts, we spoke to Dave Hutchinson, President and Leadership Talent partner at Cause Leadership, an […]