All posts by Tarini

charity
November 28, 2011, 5 Comments

How do you know where your charitable dollars are going? Are they going to the cause you want to support or are they going to administrative and fundraising expenses? A [...]

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Should Charities Recognize Non-Cash Resources: Are expertise, time and in-kind services as valuable as monetary assets?

November 15, 2011, 2 Comments

The recent recession has shown how corporate company budgets can tighten when it comes to philanthropy, in the face of budget cuts and a down market. ...

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Never Underestimate the Power of a Dollar & Small Acts of Social Change

November 7, 2011, No comments

A small donation can go a long way – this is what numerous social activists, including Bill Clinton, former U.S. President and founder of the Clinto ...

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When Governments Take a Stand: Developing Artisans in India

November 1, 2011, No comments

In late September, an ambitious program was launched in the state of Jharkhand, India: the government is aiming to train 50,000 people in 6 months, wh ...

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    The Slums meet the World of Fashion
    September 18, 2011, No comments

    The slums meet the world of fashion through initiatives being taken by development organizations around the world. Through projects like three-month fashion design courses, post-graduate courses in craft management and [...]

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    Overcoming Hurdles, Exposing Talent
    June 30, 2011, 1 Comment

      Handicrafts can decorate your home with their beauty, they can add a touch of glamor to your outfit with their ornate detailing, they can inspire trends with their natural [...]

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    The Ethical Shopper’s Creed
    June 21, 2011, No comments

    The ethical shopper is one who thinks about the social impact of the products they buy. They consider the environmental, social and economic consequences of the products, processes and brands [...]