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  • November 19, 2009

    Malaria No More

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    It's really quite simple. We have the tools to eliminate malaria deaths. And yet, there are approximately 300 million cases of malaria worldwide every year and more than one million deaths. Malaria No More is determined to end malaria deaths. A non-profit, non-governmental organization, Malaria No More makes high-yield investments of time and capital to speed progress, unlock...

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  • October 30, 2009

    True Meaning

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    You’ve probably heard Stephan mention True Meaning in interviews, and for those who haven’t, you’ll be hearing a lot more about it. True Meaning is Stephan’s nonprofit initiative, and it is our chance to make a difference in the world. Every year, True Meaning will open pop-up stores during the holiday season that feature 12 products designed by nonprofits as tools to end poverty...

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    Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization. Our mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world's oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species. Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and...

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  • February 24, 2009

    KickStart

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    We believe in not taking this brief appointment with life for granted. And life starts with water. For a lot of people (in fact, some of the coolest people you'd ever know) water is scarce, dirty, and too far away. For them, water everyday is life and death. We support KickStart because they create the tools to end poverty by putting water that was once inaccessible into people's hands. ...

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