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🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Instruments should be played, not kept in a cupboard! The initiative "Send Music to Ukraine" has concluded

The initiative 'Send Music to Ukraine' encouraged donations of used musical instruments to support music schools in Ukraine affected by the war.

Mar 2 • 09:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Warship capable of locating and neutralizing aircraft and submarines docks in Santos

The Brazilian Navy's frigate Constituição has docked in Santos, SP, offering free public visitation and encouraging donations for local charities.

Feb 28 • 23:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mum handed £1,000 fine for leaving bag of donations at charity bin

A mother received a £1,000 fine for fly-tipping after leaving a donation bag next to a full charity bin.

Feb 26 • 08:14 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Charity campaign ''Angels over Latvia'' ends with donations of 852,192.90 euros

The charity campaign 'Angels over Latvia' raised a total of 852,192.90 euros to support therapeutic services for 416 children across Latvia.

Feb 25 • 09:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Eggheads star Chris Hughes' will revealed with very generous charity donations

The will of the late Eggheads star Chris Hughes has been disclosed, highlighting substantial charity contributions and a significant bequest to his cousin.

Feb 25 • 08:03 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Increase in Scrapped Cars in March: A New Form of Donation to Support Disaster-Affected Areas

The Japan Car Sharing Association calls for car donations, especially during the peak scrapping period in March, to aid disaster-affected areas, coinciding with the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Feb 24 • 23:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I love charity shops but there's side to them many people don't see'

Kay McKnight expresses her love for charity shops while bringing attention to an often unseen issue regarding donations and their management.

Feb 20 • 09:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Charity shop manager shares grim reality of donations received from strangers

A charity shop manager reveals the unpleasant reality of some donations she has received from the public.

Feb 19 • 09:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What to do and what not to do today?

Today is Amavasya, a date of significant religious importance, encouraging rituals and donations for positive energy and blessings.

Feb 17 • 06:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Police in Boskovice Detained Men Collecting Donations for a Fake Fundraiser

Police in Boskovice apprehended individuals engaged in soliciting donations for a fraudulent charity cause.

Feb 16 • 22:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Charity shop donation 'rules' as some items 'won't be accepted'

Charity shops have specific rules regarding donations, and not all items are accepted, which can lead to wasted donations.

Feb 15 • 05:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Sudanese walks hundreds of kilometers to collect donations for children in his country

A Sudanese model and activist, Jal Malwal, undertook a 1,450-kilometer trek from southern England to northern Scotland to raise funds for schools for displaced children in Sudan.

Feb 12 • 13:13 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

How did Prince William become linked to the Epstein case?

Prince William has been linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case due to substantial donations made to his charitable organization by a company associated with Epstein-related individuals.

Feb 12 • 07:18 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Ludmila Pilipa: Riga, 'The Point of Indomitability', donations, and a call to Kyiv

Latvian citizens are gathering for a charity event supporting Ukraine amidst winter hardships, providing aid for energy restoration efforts.

Feb 11 • 10:47 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Charity event to donate electricity devices to Ukraine

Today, a charity initiative called "Warmth for Ukraine from Latvia" seeks donations from Latvian citizens and businesses to support Ukraine's energy sector, which has been devastated by Russia.

Feb 9 • 05:23 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Letters: Don’t want your Old Age Security payments? Give them to charity

Readers discuss the options around Old Age Security payments, including potential charitable donations and concerns about financial disparities among seniors.

Feb 8 • 10:30 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
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

How will the day be for Aquarius?

Aquarius individuals will experience good prospects for financial gain today, with promising signs of success in education and career changes, and charitable donations may further improve their day.

Feb 4 • 07:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

How will today be for Pisces individuals?

Pisces individuals will be very active today, experiencing potential changes in their situation and a stable financial condition, making it a favorable day for charitable donations of food.

Feb 3 • 07:24 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The campaign to help 80 monasteries pay for heating reaches 100,000 euros

A fundraising campaign to assist 80 monasteries with heating costs has successfully reached its target of 100,000 euros within just two weeks, following increased donations after a report on the energy struggles faced by cloistered nuns.

Jan 14 • 18:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Charity shop convinced 'someone donated the wrong bag' after finding Gucci and Dior

A charity shop employee found a bag filled with designer items including Gucci, Dior, and Burberry while sorting donations, leading to speculation that the items may have been mistakenly donated.

Jan 12 • 13:19 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Three Kings raise over 500 thousand. People in České Budějovice donated 2.5 million crowns to charity boxes

In České Budějovice, the Three Kings initiative resulted in donations totaling 2.5 million crowns for charitable causes.

Jan 11 • 20:17 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Bill Gates makes £6bn divorce payment to ex-wife's charity five years after split

Bill Gates has donated £6.2 billion to his ex-wife Melinda's charity, five years after their divorce, marking one of the largest public donations ever recorded.

Jan 9 • 17:28 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

From the outskirts to the center of the city. Millions from donors helped the charitable organization in Ostrava to a new headquarters

A charitable organization in Ostrava has successfully relocated to a new headquarters thanks to millions in donations.

Jan 5 • 07:05 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

The Zlín Region is already bypassing the Three Kings. This year, donations for charity are being collected in Zlín and Vizovice by 356 groups

The Zlín Region is participating in the traditional Three Kings charity campaign, with 356 groups collecting donations this year.

Jan 4 • 10:49 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Various collectives and businesses donate lottery tickets to the Villamanín festival committee

Various festival committees, collectives, and hospitality businesses support a charitable initiative by donating lottery tickets for the upcoming Niño draw, with potential winnings aimed at covering the prize payment for winning tickets from the Gordo Christmas lottery.

Jan 1 • 03:27 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The ties of pro-Pal with the Qatar NGO. A river of money for the 'leaders' of Gaza

An investigation into Mohammad Hannoun reveals his financial connections with Qatar charity, linked to Hamas funding and significant donations for Islamic community projects in Italy.

Dec 31 • 06:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Hamas turns charity into a weapon

Nonprofit organizations linked to pro-Palestinian groups have been caught misusing donations intended for Gaza's children, diverting funds to Hamas, which exploits the plight of Palestinians to incite hatred against Israel and the West.

Dec 30 • 09:00 UTC

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