News & Updates

Britain

The Charity Commision has urged the government to do more to help charities in this difficult economic times as corporate donations has fallen in the last year due to the current global crisis.

USA

The Obama administration has issued a travelling warning to US citizens visiting Mexico to be wary of the swine flu epidemic and to take all necessary precautions to avoid being infected.

Africa

The UN has recently urged member nations to do more for charities and non-governmental organisations in africa. This extra help could dilute the effect of the global economic downturn and help charities that operate in africa do more for the african people.

General World News

The G20 meeting in London was hailed a success in respect of its agenda in tackling global poverty and international terrorism despite the event being marred by allegations of police brutality and heavy handed policing.