Charity stories - Page 4

Nicholas Marchesi and Lucas Patchett put two washing machines and two dryers in a van with the vision of empowering the community.

More than 1,000 participants braved the outdoors, with the goal of travelling 100km in 36 hours or 50km in 18 hours.

Read the incredible story of a young Kiwi IT specialist helping to heal Africa's poor - and further opportunities that are available.

The creators of Junk Free June have shared insight into their business model, which has attracted more than 16,000 participants.

Kiwis are being asked to dig deep as CSC's Adrian McKenzie takes to the road to raise funds for a cause close to his heart.

Resellers are being invited to enjoy some golfing and networking in the name of charity, at Ingram Micro's CureKids Annual Charity Golf Tournament.

Necklace storing medical records and wearable soap win UNICEF's Wearables for Good challenge. Prize: $15,000 each.

A day of charity golf with customers and vendors has seen Data#3 raise a record $25,000 for the Starlight Children’s Foundation.

CharityWorks.com.au bridges the gap between tech newbies and charities, offering vital work experience while fostering community aid.

NetSafe has offered up some advice for how businesses can protect themselves from online scams and credit card fraudsters.

New Zealand charities hit by cyber attacks, with NetSafe reporting automated attempts to validate stolen credit cards.

The ability to help animals has become far more accessible with the use of technology. Apps, websites and social media help people who want to get involved.

Social media enables charities to target different audiences, get more people involved and increase awareness of their brand.

Charity through viral challenges: more than just a trend? After the ice bucket challenge, the real impact and future potentials are questioned.

NZ's business elite auction their expertise for ChildFund, aiming to boost Sri Lanka's livelihood through unique mentoring lunches.

The team at Provoke have helped launch the March Appeal Microsite for the Child Cancer Foundation, in a bid to ramp up greater awareness about the illness.

Mark Zuckerberg pledges USD $500 million of Facebook shares to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation as part of his commitment to The Giving Pledge.

Telecom has acquired Kiwi charity platform Givealittle.co.nz, eliminating its 5% admin fees. This marks a new era in zero-fee fundraising in New Zealand.

<strong>The challenge has gone out for the New Zealand reseller channel to get in behind the Great Adventure Race to Cure Kids.

<strong>More than 20 years in the industry haven’t dampened Jennifer Rutherford’s enthusiasm for the sector — and what it can do for business.