The earlier people are diagnosed with Alzheimer's, the sooner they can get the help they need. Too few people know the ten early warning signs, and they need to understand when memory loss becomes a problem. I need your help to create and implement an education program to show the importance of seeking an early diagnosis of Alzheimer's, a progressive and fatal disease. More | Discussion | Play Video
Where you grow up shouldn’t determine the quality of the education you receive. Unfortunately, where I live, and in urban and rural communities around the country, family income often determines a child’s educational opportunities. To help level the playing field, I propose giving 100,000 children in low-income communities the books, art supplies, technology, and other materials that they need for a rigorous education. More | Discussion | Play Video
Loans that Change Lives is an internet based platform that allows everyday people to become “social investors”. Imagine – with $25, a credit card, and an internet connection, anybody in the world can invest in the life of a deserving entrepreneur. The site allows for lenders to sort pre-screened businesses by region, culture, or business category; and see a photo / profile of the person they are supporting. With $1.5M, we hope to expand our selection of businesses to fund. More | Discussion
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Hunger and malnutrition kill more people in the world than HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria combined. As food prices rise, millions are being driven deeper into poverty everyday while trying to afford basic staples. Many are at risk of having nothing to eat at all.
International Medical Corps saves the lives of children who are hungry and malnourished through nutrition programs that not only provide relief, but create sustainable solutions. We are a vital lifeline for more than 35,000 ...
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Twelve cents per school day and guarantee a child a nutritious meal for the entire school year. Akshaya Patra feeds one million poor children daily in India. Help keep these children in school and transform a whole generation. Address hunger, prevent child labor and create skilled workforce.
Our vision is that no child shall be deprived of education because of hunger. This program is a strategic intervention in education aimed at unlocking the vicious cycle of hunger and poverty. Aksha...
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To date, Members Project has funded $4.9 million to projects Cardmembers chose to make a difference. Thanks to your votes, here are this year's results.
American Express is going to fund the winning projects with $2.5 million:
The funding will be provided to the organizations that have been matched with the final five projects.
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