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Yoshua Bengio launches new AI non-profit focused on safer systems
Niagara-on-the-Lake Local
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June 3, 2025
MONTREAL — Canadian AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio is launching a new non-profit focused on developing safer artificial intelligence systems. MONTREAL — Canadian AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio is launching a new non-profit focused on developing safer...
Fort St. James Men’s Shed joins global movement with registration of non-profit chapter
Caledonia Courier
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The Fort St. James Men’s Shed now has 25 registered members Fort St. James B.C. has officially joined the global Men’s Shed movement with the registration of its own non-profit chapter as of May 14. Spearheaded by local resident Phil Short, who...
Florida non-profit gets new mobile shower for community
WPBF - Florida
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June 3, 2025
Florida non-profit gets new mobile shower for community CareBag provides proper hygiene items for people in need across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches. Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 10:07 AM EDT Jun 3, 2025 THANKS TO OUR KIND...
Joint NGO response on proposed simplification of the CLP Regulation
The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL)
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June 3, 2025
On 16 May 2025 the European Commission hosted a ‘Reality Check Workshop’ on “the possible simplification” of the Regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP Regulation). This initiative was presented...
Russia Blacklists Brigham Young University and German NGO as ‘Undesirable’
The Moscow Times
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June 3, 2025
Russia added Brigham Young University and Germany’s Körber Foundation to its list of “undesirable” organizations, exposing anyone affiliated with them to potential criminal charges. No explanation was provided by the Prosecutor General’s Office or...
Landscape Convention ratification is a 'strong tool' for NGOs - Din L-Art Ħelwa
Times of Malta
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June 3, 2025
Din l-Art Ħelwa on Tuesday called for a “clear road-map including enforcement” on the future of the country’s landscape as it welcomed Malta’s ratification of the Council of Europe Landscape Convention 25 years after it was signed. Last month,...
Srijan Realty Partners with Mukti NGO to Build Disaster-Resilient Homes Under CSR Initiative #EkGharAisaBhi
Web NewsWire
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June 3, 2025
Srijan Realty, Kolkata’s leading real estate developer has collaborated with Mukti, a well-known NGO, to transform the housing needs of the vulnerable communities of Sundarbans with the recent CSR initiative #EkGharAisaBhi. With this initiative,...
Third-sector coalition launches non-profit spotlight series
The Royal Gazette
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June 3, 2025
Created: Jun 03, 2025 08:12 AM Non-profit Alliance of Bermuda (Image supplied) A coalition of non-profit organisations has launched a yearlong collaborative campaign to shine a light on the accomplishments of charities. The Non-Profit Alliance of...
Over 300 NGOs Urge EU to Act Against Hungary’s Anti-Civil Society Draft Law
Aravot
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Over 300 NGOs have addressed an open letter to the EU leadership, urging an immediate response to Hungary’s controversial draft law on “Transparency of Public Life.” On May 13, a member of Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party submitted this new draft law...
Ta’ Qali sports village plans go before PA board on Thursday, NGO calls proposal ‘disproportionate'
The Malta Independent
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The Planning Authority Board is set to meet on Thursday to discuss an application for a large sports village in Ta' Qali. The Outline Development Application proposes the building of a sports complex across some 207,000 square metres of land which...
AVBOB Road to Literacy campaign gives hope to 1 000 schools and NGOs through trolley libraries
eNCA
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SCHOOL NAME PROVINCE Arcadia Primary School Eastern Cape Brylin Primary School Eastern Cape Caritas Primary School Eastern Cape Deep Alive Hiv/Aids Organisation Eastern Cape Emfuleni Lhp School Eastern Cape Empilweni Primary School Eastern Cape...
Non-Profit Launched at Miles College to Gather ‘Brightest Minds’ for National Mentoring Initiative
Savannah Herald - Georgia
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May 31, 2025
Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation A Birmingham-based non-profit organization is gathering college entrepreneurs from several institutions to launch a national mentorship initiative. Leaders with the 2150 Center for...
From phone to fulfilment: These NGOs offer click-to-Korban services this Aidiladha
Malay Mail
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June 3, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — With Hari Raya Aidiladha just around the corner, many Muslim Malaysians are opting to perform their Korban abroad – and several local organisations are making that easier than ever. While it is encouraged to perform the...
Menstrual Hygiene: NGO Distributes Sanitary Products To 300 Girls In Kaduna
Leadership
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June 3, 2025
In its resolution to address the girl child’s health challenges, an Abuja and US-based NGO has distributed sanitary products to over 300 Girls in Kachia town, Kachia local government of Kaduna State. The gesture was part of activities that marked...
'Godfather of AI' launches non-profit to develop 'honest' artificial intelligence"
NewsBytes
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When deployed alongside an AI agent, Bengio's model would flag potentially harmful behavior by an autonomous system. It would do this by gaging the probability of its actions causing harm. If this probability exceeds a certain threshold, the...
NGOs demand policy action, budget support for menstrual hygiene
The Cable
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May 31, 2025
PadUp Africa, a non-profit organisation, has called on the federal government to institutionalise menstrual hygiene management through targeted policies, national budget lines, and free sanitary product distribution, especially to underserved...
Make Music Nigeria to Mark a Decade of Artist Support and World Music Day
This Day
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June 8, 2025
Iyke Bede Make Music Nigeria, a non-profit that celebrates World Music Day in Nigeria, is preparing to mark its tenth anniversary. This year, the spotlight continues to shine on what matters most: helping artists grow, not just perform. The...
Prabowo slams corrupt Indonesian officials, warns foreign NGOs
The Straits Times
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June 3, 2025
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has portrayed himself as tough on graft, a longstanding problem in South-east Asia’s largest economy.PHOTO: AFP JAKARTA – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto used a national holiday address to deliver a...
Texoma non-profit Women Rock finds new home as it works to rebuild after fire
KXII - Texas
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June 3, 2025
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - A Texoma non-profit is making progress recovering from a fire that destroyed their office in February. Women Rock shared that as they work towards rebuilding their downtown office, they have found a new home at Texoma...
Cameroon overtakes Burkina Faso as 'most neglected' crisis: NGO
Hindustan Times
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June 3, 2025
Plagued by conflict, Cameroon has overtaken Burkina Faso as the world's "most neglected" humanitarian crisis hotspot, the Norwegian Refugee Council said Tuesday in an annual report. Cameroon overtakes Burkina Faso as 'most neglected' crisis: NGO...