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Ways to support Maui and Lāhainā residents affected by wildfires.
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A 7.8-magnitude earthquake and its aftershocks hit Türkiye and Syria beginning on Monday, February 6, 2023.
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The impact of Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has been devastating. And while the situation continues to escalate, so does the need for help—from emergency relief on the ground, to support for those fleeing to neighboring countries.
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There is so much healing needed across the Midwestern and Southern states hit by unprecedented tornadoes. We hope you'll consider helping.
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Right now, millions of people in Louisiana, Mississippi, and other areas feeling the effects of Hurricane Ida need your help. We hope you'll consider pitching in.
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We put together a list of organizations in Haiti doing their part to care for their communities and support recovery efforts. We hope you’ll take action today:
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Learn about organizations in the Girls Opportunity Alliance community that are helping girls in India to keep learning safely during the pandemic.
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Since last Fall, devastating bushfires have ravaged New South Wales and other parts of Australia. In the wake of destruction, however, every day people have stepped up to do their part to support those impacted by the fires. That includes one of our very o
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Earlier today, Tiffany Drake, Executive Director of the Girls Opportunity Alliance, sent the message below to our email list in honor of her daughter’s first day of school and to lift up the importance of education for girls around the world.
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With sudden fury, Hurricane Michael made landfall on Wednesday in the Florida Panhandle. One of the most intense hurricanes ever to hit the United States, Michael continued to devastate communities
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This Giving Tuesday, David Simas, CEO of the Obama Foundation, sent the message below to the Foundation email list
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All weekend, people in Houston, across the Gulf Coast, and around the country have been pitching in to aid those affected by the devastating flooding in southeastern Texas.
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