25 AprCSR Efforts Support Bayat Foundation Work in Afghanistan

Ehsan Bayat’s Peace Promotions through CSR Activities
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Ehsan Bayat of Telephone Systems International is a prominent name associated with the development and growth of war ravaged Afghanistan. Known for his social entrepreneurship and acts of philanthropy, Ehsan Bayat has always worked towards providing facilities and infrastructure required for the well being of the people of Afghanistan.

The Bayat Foundation provides education and health facilities to the needy regardless of their religion, ethnicity, gender, age or marital status. Awarded greatly for his contributions towards social entrepreneurship and corporate social responsibility, Ehsan Bayat has helped in bringing connectivity and wireless facilities into the country in a big way.

His personal contribution has helped in the development of various programs, which cover a wide range of activities involving orphanages, athletic programs, food and water supply, medical care and many more areas. Ehsan Bayat, the icon of social entrepreneurship in Afghanistan, has helped in unlocking the potential of Afghans through partnership programs leading to social empowerment, strengthened families, cultural preservation, economic independence and refurbished educational systems.

Bayat has been highly successful in recognizing social problems prevailing in the country and has used his entrepreneurial principles and skills to create, organize and manage social ventures and organizations to bring about the required change. As a social entrepreneur, he has looked beyond profits and returns, to measure the impact of his efforts and positive returns on the society. His aim of broadening cultural, social and environmental goals has made him a very popular philanthropist and social worker in Afghanistan.

Corporate social entrepreneurs usually operate for the well-being of the society. They identify the opportunities in championing activities which are important for bringing about social changes in a responsible way. Ehsan Bayat has used his position and funds to encourage CSR activities regardless of organizational context. His programs are driven by pre disposed values towards CSR rather than self enhancement f personal values. His agendas have always advocated his desire for bringing about changes which impact the poor and deprived citizens in more ways than one. His ethical acts have been supported by leaders from around the world and this has immensely helped his efforts.

The Bayat foundation was established in 2006 and ever since it has been working along with nongovernmental organizations to provide adequate support and aid to most at risk local citizens. Bayat's act of charity and philanthropy has inspired others to join his nonprofit movements to bring about social change and prosperity.

16 AprUS Charity witnesses modest growth in 2011

US Charity witnesses modest growth in 2011
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According to the 57th annual report released by the Giving USA Foundation and the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, charity by Americans grew by a meager 4 percent in 2011 as compared to 2010. The total charity amounted to USD 298.42 billion in 2011. Value wise, individual donations accounted for 3/4th of the charity, corporates made a grant of USD 14.5 billion, foundations contributed USD 42 billion, and estates donated about USD 24.4 billion in 2011. Considering volume wise, about 117 million US households, 12 million corporations, 0.099 million estates and 0.076 million foundations made their contributions towards charity in 2011. The beneficiaries of these donations were 1.1 million registered charities and about 222,000 American religious groups.

The growth rate of 4 percent in 2011 is the second slowest two year growth rate since the recessionary period of 1971. Though the growth rate might appear modest, but is still encouraging, considering that the charity sum had declined to USD 278.6 billion in 2009 after reaching all time high of USD 309.7 billion in 2007. The results certainly indicate that the American economy is still a little volatile and the growth might provide a further impetus in stabilizing the economy.

07 AprDiscount VOIP Phone For Nonprofit Charity

Discount VOIP Phone For Nonprofit Charity
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A typical nonprofit charity would always advise that lack of funding has been one of the major problems in continuing on with their cause of action. For many, cutting costs can be difficult. Thankfully, there are a range of discounts that allow nonprofits to provide valuable services to the local community at a lesser cost.

Nonprofit organizations can take advantage of a discount VOIP phone system from TelcoDepot, a leading telecom supplier. The discount for nonprofits will help them to acquire a quality VOIP phone solution at a subsidized rate. The discounts are available on phone systems purchased online via the TelcoDepot.com online store. Discounts are available on a wide variety of systems, includinghosted PBS, VOIP, business phone systems, Response Point phones, video surveillance systems, conference phone systems, VOIP gateways, and also phone support services. Nonprofit organizations will be eligible to receive a discount on each purchase they make going forward.

The offer is TelcoDepot's way of showing support for the nonprofit sector and contributing to the success of these organizations during a difficult economic environment. Many nonprofit organizations rely heavily on outbound phone systems for their fundraising efforts, so having affordable access to the most advanced phone systems is key.