Deze serie duikt in de wereld van filantropie en non-profitorganisaties, en onthult inspirerende verhalen van individuen en groepen die zich inzetten om anderen te helpen. Elk deel onderzoekt verschillende facetten van liefdadigheidswerk, van lokale initiatieven tot wereldwijde humanitaire inspanningen. Lezers leren over de uitdagingen, successen en de transformerende impact van het teruggeven aan de gemeenschap. Het is boeiend leesvoer voor iedereen die geïnteresseerd is in het maken van een positief verschil in de wereld.
All around the world there are charities trying to save the environment, from campaigning for government action on climate change, pollution, and energy use, to caring for woodland and beaches. This book looks at the efforts of charity workers and volunteers, with exciting stories and case studies, and gives advice on how readers can get involved.
All around the world there are charities trying to improve the lives of endangered, ill, and rescued animals. This book looks at the efforts of animal charities and their workers and volunteers, with exciting stories and case studies, and gives advice on how readers can get involved.
All around the world there are charities trying to help vulnerable children experience safer, more enriching lives. This book looks at the efforts of charity workers and volunteers, with exciting stories and case studies, and gives advice on how readers can get involved.
Poverty is an outrage against humanity. All around the world - in both wealthy and less economically developed countries - there are charities trying to improve the lives those in poverty. This book looks at the efforts of charity workers and volunteers, with exciting stories and case studies, and gives advice on how readers can get involved.
All around the world there are charities trying ready to respond to emergencies, from huge natural disasters like earthquakes and industrial accidents like the Fukushima nuclear plant, to civil disorder and daily accidents like capsized boats and mountain rescue.