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Paraguay Deliberately late pizza deliveries raise awareness of world hunger and money for charity

on May 23, 2012 and filed under: Food & Beverage, Marketing & Advertising, Non-profit, Social cause

A risky advertising campaign cooked up by agency ONIRIA/TBWA has seen two pizzerias in Paraguay provide a deliberately slow service to help customers begin to understand those affected by hunger.

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Netherlands Crowdfunded bridge will be only as long as citizens are willing to pay for

on May 14, 2012 and filed under: Non-profit, Social cause, Style & Design

A new effort in the Netherlands is building a crowdfunded pedestrian bridge, relying on the public to purchase individual planks for its construction.

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United States Crowdsourced project will map internet censorship around the world

on May 14, 2012 and filed under: Non-profit, Social cause

OONI is a new, open source effort that aims to highlight instances of surveillance, censorship, and networked discrimination online.

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Australia Tourists rewarded for delivering goods to non-profit ventures abroad

on May 8, 2012 and filed under: Non-profit, Social cause, Tourism & Travel

AngelMule aims to encourage travelers to deliver vital supplies for non-profit projects in return for new experiences and good karma.

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France In Paris, store supports and promotes Italian anti-Mafia co-ops

on May 2, 2012 and filed under: Non-profit, Social cause

Ethicando, a new store in the French capital, is raising awareness about the impact of organized crime in Italian communities by selling goods sourced from land seized from criminal gangs.

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United States App and social network tracks and rewards users’ good deeds

on April 3, 2012 and filed under: Education, Non-profit, Social cause

Youtopia is a web and mobile platform that rewards users for good deeds, academic achievements and community service.

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Japan In Japan, emergency provisions delivered by subscription twice a year

on March 27, 2012 and filed under: Non-profit, Social cause

Last month Yamory launched a subscription service for regular delivery of prepackaged emergency provisions in Japan.

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Czech Republic Prague café hosts art therapy sessions and uses products created

on March 27, 2012 and filed under: Food & Beverage, Non-profit, Social cause

Cafe Therapy in the Czech Republic is offering art therapy sessions as a way for addicts to deal with their dependencies, while using the crockery they create to serve food.

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United States Charity volunteers rewarded with discounts at local businesses

on March 27, 2012 and filed under: Non-profit, Social cause

Indianapolis-based Cause.it enables charity volunteers to be recognized with discounts at local businesses.

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United Kingdom Academy teaches students how to build bikes, with each first creation sent to Africa

on March 13, 2012 and filed under: Non-profit, Social cause

The Bicycle Academy is launching a four day fillet brazing course in Somerset, which will teach skills to participating students and result in working bikes for the needy in Africa.

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