Why and how many charities lost their status in the past two years - and the case for more data
Why It Matters
Revocations can happen for multiple reasons – either voluntary or imposed. Future of Good found that churches continue to close their doors, arts organizations are struggling with their taxes, and the CRA’s non-profit category codes leave a lot in the dark.
Egypt’s first charity thrift shop opens amidst widening gap between rich and poor
Why It Matters
Egypt has a deep-rooted cultural stigma against buying second-hand clothing and goods. However, recent economic realities mean that a new charity thrift shop has proved more popular than expected.
We have plenty of measures of poverty – but what about extreme wealth?
Why It Matters
In many cases, we see wealth accumulation correlate directly to measures of power and influence, according to the New Economics Foundation: whether that is political sway, homogenisation of media sources, or disproportionate consumption.
‘Banking deserts’ becoming a familiar problem across Canada
Why It Matters
Much like a food desert, a banking desert has a large impact on a community, affecting everything from both personal and small business loans to day-to-day transactions. Advocates say when banks move out of a community, there should be an obligation for them to provide some sort of in-person solution.