Report from the ground: How U.S.A.I.D. cuts are crippling Yemen’s healthcare system

Why It Matters

The Trump administration has slashed funding for their global aid programs by more than 90 per cent. While that is being fought in American courts, the uncertainty surrounding funding has prompted programs to pause and supply lines to dry up. On the ground, this is what it means for those fleeing war and persecution in Yemen.

How Canadian mining exploration companies get millions from charitable donations tax loophole

Why It Matters

Charities nationwide are helping mining exploration companies raise more money by promoting and accepting flow-through share donations. Some say this is good for all. Others say it’s making charities complicit in the exploration industry’s harm to First Nations and the environment. 

'Spicy shift’: Canadian asset managers withhold director votes over climate inaction

Why It Matters

Canada is not on target to reduce its carbon emissions to an agreed-upon level by 2030, and shareholder pressure is an underused strategy to enact change.

Charities to stick with direct mail fundraising for older donors after Canada Post disruption

Why It Matters

Despite pushing for online donations or telephone appeals, several charities still found that direct mail as a channel was more likely to cut through the noise – and have no plans to shift away from mail fundraising even if there is another postal strike.