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UN official warns of rising earthquake death toll in Syria

UN official warns of rising earthquake death toll in Syria

By OMAR AKOUR Associated Press AMMAN (AP) — The United Nations regional humanitarian coordinator for the Syrian crisis said Thursday that the country's death toll from last week's deadly earthquake is likely to rise further as teams scramble to remove rubble in...

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China, Iran call on Afghanistan to end restrictions on women

China, Iran call on Afghanistan to end restrictions on women

BEIJING (AP) — China and Iran have urged mutual neighbor Afghanistan to end restrictions on women's work and education. The call came in a joint statement Thursday issued at the close of a visit to Beijing by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during which the two sides...

Key developments in the aftermath of Turkey, Syria quakes

Key developments in the aftermath of Turkey, Syria quakes

Turkey - Syria EarthquakeBy SARAH EL DEEB, ZEYNEP BILGINSOY and ANDREW WILKS Associated Press ANTAKYA, Turkey (AP) — The earthquakes that killed more than 39,000 people in southern Turkey and northern Syria produced more grieving and suffering along with extraordinary...

Rescuers find more alive in Turkey on 8th day after quake

Rescuers find more alive in Turkey on 8th day after quake

Turkey - Syria EarthquakeANTAKYA, Turkey (AP) — Rescuers on Tuesday were working to reach people under the rubble in three provinces hit hard by the devastating quakes that hit Turkey and Syria last week. The death toll from the magnitude 7.8 and 7.5 quakes that...

As more rescued, quake survivors in Turkey ask what’s next

As more rescued, quake survivors in Turkey ask what’s next

Turkey - Syria EarthquakeADIYAMAN, Turkey (AP) — Thousands who survived the earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria a week ago are pondering what comes next. While many have been evacuated from the devastated region, others are staying by wrecked homes and as the...

Earthquake in Turkey is only the latest tragedy for refugees

Earthquake in Turkey is only the latest tragedy for refugees

News about grants, giftsBy MEHMET GUZEL, FAY ABUELGASIM and TANYA TITOVA Associated Press ANTAKYA, Turkey (AP) — When war broke out in Ukraine, Aydin Sisman's relatives there fled to the ancient city of Antakya, in a southeastern corner of Turkey that borders Syria....

Happy Jack: A Community for “the Misunderstood”

Happy Jack: A Community for “the Misunderstood”

How does one write a story about a boy who lived only nineteen years?
Just nineteen. I will try.

Jack is my son. His life was cut short on July 3, 2020 by fentanyl disguised as Percocet. One party. One night. One pill. One millisecond decision. Jack never woke up.

COLONIES

COLONIES

The impact Hurricane Fiona has had on the US Commonwealth of Puerto Rico will have devastating effects for months to come. The US media missed an opportunity to get the news out because of a fixation on the British Monarchy.

Philanthropology Issue 01 Available Now!

Philanthropology Issue 01 Available Now!

Welcome to the inaugural issue of Philanthropologist!

While a print component to the Philanthropy Journal is not a new idea, it has been a long time since we have connected with our audiences in this way. As part of our vision to be a bolder voice in the for-good space, Philanthropologist is an opportunity to highlight different regions around the world in order for our readers to gain a new understanding of place; of people; of communities. An opportunity to challenge our thinking and beliefs. We do so by elevating the voices of locals, transplants, and diaspora.

No 2nd Chances for People Like Us

No 2nd Chances for People Like Us

Text By: Anthony Gomez, Angel DeJesus & Craig MartinCraig Martin, Co-Host The Good Road So, guys, Anthony…Angel, thank you so much for coming out and hanging with me. We're going to have some good Cuban food, not Puerto Rican food, but you know, it's close enough,...

Mind the Gap

Mind the Gap

Why the LEGO Foundation is calling for philanthropic organisations to increase funding and uplift autistic children and children with AD(H)D

From Powerless to Empowered

From Powerless to Empowered

I turned on CNN in the early morning days ago and was shocked to watch the news from Uvalde, Texas. It happened yet again. Another devastating school shooting in America. I know I processed it all as most of my fellow Americans probably did. This has happened again?...