Tag: Nonprofit Governance
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Controversy in London: Islamic Centre Under Scrutiny Over Hezbollah Trinkets Sale
Overview of the incident Questions are growing about the practices of a familiar community space in central London after reports emerged that an event hosted at the Islamic Centre of England included the sale of items linked to Hezbollah and the Iranian regime. The centre, which operates as a registered charity and religious venue, described…
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Singapore’s Animal Lovers League Faces Formal Inquiry as Shelter Faces Eviction
Overview: A Formal Inquiry into Animal Lovers League In a move that has drawn attention from animal welfare advocates and the public alike, the Commissioner of Charities (COC) in Singapore has opened a formal inquiry into the troubled animal welfare group Animal Lovers League. The announcement, made in a January media statement, confirms ongoing regulatory…
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Let’s Help the NYC Improve Its Functionality: Lessons from Namibia’s Leadership Crisis
Introduction: A Case for Strengthened Youth Governance The National Youth Council (NYC) of Namibia has drawn attention beyond its borders for leadership instability. When a public or quasi‑public youth body cannot complete its term of office, critics ask: what does this say about governance, accountability, and the very mission of empowering the next generation? This…
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UN Women Executive Board Kicks Off 2026 Regular Session with Focus on Audits and Financials
Overview of the 2026 Regular Session The UN Women Executive Board has convened its first regular session of 2026, bringing together senior officials, member state representatives, and experts to assess key governance matters for the agency. Over two days, delegations will receive comprehensive updates on audit-related topics, financial reporting, and the organization’s internal controls. This…
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Global Citizen Appoints Industry Leaders to Board of Directors
Global Citizen Expands Leadership to Accelerate Its Mission Global Citizen, the world’s largest movement to end extreme poverty, has announced the appointment of five new members to its Global Board of Directors. The appointments broaden the federation’s leadership across entertainment, business, technology and sports, reflecting Global Citizen’s growing reach and the diverse expertise needed to…
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Global Citizen Appoints Industry Leaders to the Board
Global Citizen Expands Board with Industry Leaders Global Citizen, the world’s largest movement to end extreme poverty, announced the appointment of five new members to its Global Board of Directors. The additions bring senior leadership from entertainment, business, technology and sports to the organization, underscoring Global Citizen’s mission to mobilize people, ideas, and resources to…
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CJ Emphasizes Welfare Governance Oversight for Al-Mizan Foundation
Pakistan’s Chief Justice Calls for Stronger Welfare Governance at Al‑Mizan Foundation In Islamabad, a significant development unfolded as the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), Yahya Afridi, underscored the need to strengthen welfare governance and policy oversight for the Al-Mizan Foundation. The remarks were delivered during a high-level meeting that brought together members of the Advisory…
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Daily Bread cuts ties with Scarborough food bank amid financial concerns
Overview of the decision Daily Bread Food Bank announced it would sever ties with one of its largest member agencies in Scarborough after uncovering discrepancies in invoices provided by the partner agency, Feed Scarborough. The move comes after Daily Bread said it reported the financial irregularities and related concerns to law enforcement. The announcement underscores…
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Daily Bread cuts ties with Scarborough’s Feed Scarborough amid financial concerns and police report
Overview Toronto’s Daily Bread Food Bank has severed its partnership with one of its largest member agencies, Feed Scarborough, following an internal review that uncovered discrepancies in invoices submitted to support grant funding. The charity disclosed the findings and related financial-management concerns to the police, signaling a serious step in safeguarding donor dollars and ensuring…
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Prince Harry Won’t Return to Sentebale Amid Leadership Dispute: What It Means for the Charity
Overview: A Split in a Philanthropic Partnership Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, has announced he will not return to Sentebale, the HIV/AIDS charity he co-founded with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho. The disclosure comes amid reports of a leadership dispute that has unsettled the organization and cast a spotlight on how royal-backed charities navigate governance and…