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World Habitat Day: Recognizing the Basic Right of Everyone to Adequate Shelter
In 1985 the United Nations designated the first Monday of October every year as World Habitat Day. The idea is to reflect on the state…
World Contraception Day is September 26th
Fourteen years ago, September 26th was declared as World Contraception Day, where organizations commit to eliminating unmet need and unintended pregnancies. According to Population Connection,…
The Conservation Fund: Complex Issues Call for Smart Conservation
Since 1985, The Conservation Fund has protected about 28 acres an hour—nearly 700 acres a day. That is about one Central Park worth of land…
World Population Day 2019
In the wake of the world’s population reaching 5 billion people, World Population Day was established in 1989 by the UN. The purpose of this day…
World Environment Day 2019
First held in 1974, World Environment Day (celebrated on June 5th each year) is a day for raising awareness about environmental issues that need our…
Conservation in Cities
The Conservation Fund is a national nonprofit working to create innovative solutions that make environmental and economic sense while meeting the unique needs that American…
World Water Day: Nature for Water
This World Water Day, we’d like you to imagine a few simple scenes. First, imagine yourself on a sweltering summer day, drinking a refreshing cup…
Racing to Protect Forests and Local Jobs
Did you know that the forest products industry employs nearly 2.7 million workers in the U.S.? Or that large, uninterrupted forests are habitat to 60%…
How The Conservation Fund Is Protecting America’s Working Forests
Join America’s Charities, now through December, as we highlight different nonprofits and share how individuals and companies can Shape the Future of various causes through workplace giving…
Changing the Face of Philanthropy Through Product Giving
Good360 is a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan nonprofit that works with companies, charities and individuals to make the business of giving simpler, more efficient and more effective.…
Rebuilding Together Marks its Annual National Rebuilding Month in April
WASHINGTON, April 1, 2015 /3BL Media/ – Rebuilding Together, a national nonprofit with a vision of a safe and healthy home for every person, announced today…
Access to Clean Water is a Global Nutrition Issue
783 million (1 in 9) people do not have access to clean water, and it is projected that two thirds of humanity will live in water-stressed…