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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Destitute survivors of south-east Asia’s cyberscam farms an ‘international crisis’

Charities are urging for immediate international support for victims of cyberscam farms in Southeast Asia, where many are left destitute and abandoned after being lured into trafficking operations.

Feb 24 • 10:40 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

From Canada to Gaza: Ramadan Relief Supported by Arab and Muslim Communities

Canadian Islamic charities are ramping up efforts to support Gaza residents facing severe humanitarian crises as Ramadan approaches.

Feb 12 • 10:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Where to Get Free Food in Texas During the Week of February 9 to 14, 2026

Residents of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area will have access to various free food assistance locations during the second week of February 2026.

Feb 7 • 18:49 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

US Funds to European Right: 'We Will Finance Schools and Parties'

The US is planning to fund right-wing groups, schools, think tanks, and charities in Europe to support similar ideological leadership as represented by Trump, as reported by the Financial Times.

Feb 7 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Former 'Christian cult' member says she was pressured to give thousands

Former members of the Shincheonji church claim they were coerced into making large donations to ensure their salvation, prompting an investigation by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.

Feb 6 • 20:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

FT: Plan for MAGA penetration in Europe with a secret fund

The US State Department is preparing to fund think tanks and charities in Europe aligned with the MAGA movement to promote Washington's political positions, as reported by the Financial Times regarding a secret mission by senior official Sarah Rogers.

Feb 6 • 19:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

The USA will finance groups close to the MAGA movement in Europe

The U.S. government plans to fund think tanks and charities across Europe affiliated with the MAGA movement to promote 'American values' and oppose perceived threats to free speech.

Feb 6 • 11:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Homelessness hits new high among refugees with thousands now sleeping on streets

Homelessness among refugees in England has significantly increased, rising from 3,560 in 2021/22 to 19,310 in 2024/25, prompting concerns from charities about the need for intervention.

Feb 6 • 10:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

The number of homeless refugees has exploded in England

The number of refugee households in England facing homelessness has surged fivefold in the last four years, a direct consequence of government policy according to charities.

Feb 6 • 05:47 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Regulator probes charity status of 'apocalyptic Christian cult'

The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission is investigating the fringe Christian group Shincheonji amid concerns raised during a Victorian parliamentary inquiry.

Feb 5 • 01:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

Guardian’s Hope appeal raises more than £1m for charities opposing hatred

The Guardian's Hope appeal has successfully raised over £1 million to support charities that combat social division, racism, and hatred.

Jan 16 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Rarely-seen Peter Kay keeps it lowkey as he grabs a bite ahead of year-long charity arena tour

Comedian Peter Kay is preparing for a charity arena tour that will support twelve cancer charities, spotted in his hometown of Bolton while grabbing a bite to eat.

Jan 14 • 15:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Difficult humanitarian conditions faced by displaced persons in the city of Al-Obeid, Sudan

Displaced individuals, primarily women and children, are facing severe humanitarian challenges in Al-Obeid, North Kordofan, as they struggle after fleeing war, with insufficient aid provided by charities and humanitarian organizations.

Jan 14 • 08:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Guardian Hope appeal raises £950,000 for charities tackling racism and division

The Guardian's Hope appeal has raised over £950,000 to support charities that address social division and racism, with the goal of reaching £1 million before its closing date.

Jan 12 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

Tourists scam pretending to be charities for people with disabilities in Alicante

A new scam in Alicante involves individuals posing as charitable organizations to exploit tourists' goodwill, misleading them into making financial donations.

Jan 10 • 12:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Cambridge college urged to drop ‘immoral’ private school recruitment drive

Trinity Hall graduates and social mobility charities are urging the University of Cambridge to abandon its controversial recruitment strategy targeting elite private schools, labeling it detrimental to equality.

Jan 8 • 20:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Guardian readers raise more than £850,000 as charity appeal enters final days

The Guardian's Hope appeal has raised over £850,000, nearing its £1 million goal to support five charities combatting division and racism.

Jan 8 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK LGBTQ+ charities are in 'hostile environment' amid falling donations, experts warn

Experts warn that LGBTQ+ charities in the UK are facing a challenging financial climate, exacerbated by a significant drop in corporate donations.

Jan 7 • 16:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

Guardian Hope appeal raises more than £800,000 for charities tackling division

The Guardian's Hope appeal has successfully raised over £800,000 for charities dedicated to promoting tolerance and addressing issues of division, racism, and hatred.

Jan 6 • 07:00 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Sports

Hershey Bears' teddy bear toss collects 81,796 toys for local charities

The Hershey Bears' annual teddy bear toss in Hershey, Pennsylvania resulted in a record collection of 81,796 toys for local charities after fans threw stuffed animals onto the ice following the team's first goal.

Jan 5 • 12:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Guardian readers raise £750,000 for charities uniting divided communities

Readers of The Guardian have contributed over £750,000 to support charities aimed at uniting divided communities and combating racism and hatred.

Jan 4 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Growing numbers of over-60s facing homelessness, charities warn

Charities report an alarming increase in the number of individuals over 60 seeking help due to homelessness amid the ongoing housing crisis.

Jan 3 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Two charities that received £1.1m from Sackler Trust kept anonymous to prevent ‘serious prejudice’

Two unnamed charities received over £1.1 million from the Sackler Trust but were kept anonymous in the trust's accounts to protect their reputations amid the ongoing opioid crisis controversies.

Jan 1 • 15:20 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

A river of EU funds to the fake solidarity of Hamas-affiliated NGOs

The arrest of Mohammad Hannoun and the uncovering of a network financially supporting Hamas through fake charities in Italy highlights a larger issue of Palestinian NGOs in Europe with alleged ties to Islamic terrorists.

Dec 28 • 04:00 UTC

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