(May 14, 2021) Amazon, the world’s largest online marketplace uses algorithms as part of its sales strategy, artificial intelligence that might give the consumer tips on another good book about gardening, but also advances dangerous misinformation for profit. The Institute for Strategic Dialogue, which studies extremism and polarization, just released a … [Read more...] about Amazon and role of algorithms in propelling conspiracy theories
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Stark Gap Worldwide in Covid Vaccines
(May 10, 2021) “There is already a stark gap worldwide between vaccination programs in different countries, with some yet to report a single dose,” according to the New York Times. “More than 1.3 billion vaccine doses have been administered worldwide, equal to 17 doses for every 100 people.” But vaccine averages belie the inequity of distribution with wealthier countries … [Read more...] about Stark Gap Worldwide in Covid Vaccines
Canada’s first Indigenous hospice gets glimmer of hope at Six Nations of the Grand River
(May 4, 2021) “An anonymous donor is willing to cover the cost to build on Six Nations of the Grand River what would be the first Indigenous hospice in Canada,” The Brantford Expositor reported on April 27. Canada’s largest Indigenous nation, Six Nations of the Grand River, is located just outside Brantford Ontario, has roughly 27 thousand members, about … [Read more...] about Canada’s first Indigenous hospice gets glimmer of hope at Six Nations of the Grand River
Rubin Kataki: ‘Collecting Courage is an open, urgent call-to-action to end racism in the charitable sector
(April 15, 2021) The illustration on the cover of the book Collecting Courage: Joy, Pain, Freedom, Love -- an open, urgent call-to-action to end racism in the charitable sector -- depicts a pair of hands that are stretched out, palms facing up and open. These hands represent 15 successful Black fundraisers who, with compelling courage, share their experience of surviving … [Read more...] about Rubin Kataki: ‘Collecting Courage is an open, urgent call-to-action to end racism in the charitable sector
SOFII announces the appointment of five new trustees
(April 8, 2022) After a worldwide call for applications, five new fundraisers are joining The SOFII Foundation’s board of trustees, helping the organization expand its global reach “SOFII was thrilled to receive a large number of applications from candidates wanting to use their passion for fundraising to help fundraisers around the world," said Ken Burnett, SOFII’s founder … [Read more...] about SOFII announces the appointment of five new trustees