Bits & Bytes – September 1st, 2023

Journalism has seen a substantial rise in philanthropic spending over the past 5 years, a study says

There has been a “substantial” increase in philanthropic spending for journalism over the past five years, particularly outlets that serve poor and minority communities, a report issued on Thursday said — but journalists need to tighten ethical rules that govern the new spending, it recommended. The struggling news industry is increasingly relying on donations and subscriptions, although it hasn’t come close to making up for the collapse in advertising that has led to the dramatic drop in outlets that cover local news….

Source: www.financialexpress.com

 

This trans woman was begging on India’s streets. A donated electric rickshaw changed her life

When Preethi moved to Bengaluru in southern India 10 years ago after being kicked out of her family home for being transgender, she hoped for a better future. But 38-year-old Preethi, who only uses her first name, couldn’t get consistent work….

Source: www.apnews.com

 

FROM HELPING HIV+ POSITIVE WOMEN TO FEEDING PEOPLE WITH VULNERABILITIES–TOP SOCIAL STORIES OF THE WEEK

Addicted to drugs as a teenager and diagnosed as HIV+ at the age of 20, this Mizo woman has made it her life’s mission to help other women in the state living with the disease. She founded the Positive Women’s Network of Mizoram (PWNM) in 2007, an organisation that organises advocacy and awareness programmes, and provides medical support, rehabilitation, nutrition, legal counsel, counselling, and employment opportunities to HIV+ people.

Source: www.yourstory.com

 

 Corporate Volunteering — these are the six key trends in India

A latest report —“Volunteering in 100 Top Companies in India” by India Welfare Trust outlines several benefits and identifies volunteering trends across leading companies across different sectors in India.

Source: www.cnbctv18.com

 

 Ask These 10 Questions Before Donating to a Charity in India

Thousands of donation portals to choose from. Which one is for you? That is the dilemma, we understand you go through while wanting to donate. As much as this is normal, it puts your kindness on hold, leaving you wondering where you can direct it.And we cannot ignore the elephant in the room – the possibility of getting ripped off when donating to charity. Giving should be an experience of fulfilment, and you can achieve that by simply asking the right questions.

Source: www.givingforgood.org

 

Charity in India enhances lives of people with disabilities

The Cheshire Disability Trust is all about passion for equality in life and it serves more than just a good purpose, specifically serving the physically challenged. CHRIST (Deemed to be University) in collaboration with the Cheshire Disability Trust, aims to upskill the physically challenged in India.

Source: www.vaticannews.va

 

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