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Close to My Heart, Habitat for Humanity Launches IndiaBUILDS

Jim Luce · May 03, 2016

New York, N.Y. Habitat for Humanity International was very important to my father . He had been a college professor and loved to build houses during the summer as his hob…

U.N. Statistics Forum Addresses Efforts to Support Gender Equality

The Editors · October 25, 2016

New York, N.Y. Today marks the start of the 6th Global Forum on Gender Statistics, a two day event in Helsinki, Finland, that will highlight ways to improve data on gende…

World Water Day 2015: Pursuit of Better Water Access for All

The Editors · March 23, 2015

New York, N.Y. As the perils of climate change increasingly threaten the planet, the international community must unite in “a spirit of urgent cooperation” to address the…

Making Strides Toward Ensuring the Right to Clean Water

Nigel Roberts · February 5, 2013

New York, N.Y. Like most Americans, I take easy access to clean drinking water for granted. “But it’s a fundamental human right,” Edward Buckley is quick to point out. “W…

A Philanthropic Summer Night in Sag Harbor Celebrating Life

Vanessa Cabezas · August 12, 2012

Sag Harbor, N.Y. Philanthropists and familiar faces from the world’s creative industries in fashion, music, business, and international society gathered at the NY Sag Har…