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The concept of mirror neurons and charity
Most people working for a non-profit organization in a foreign country learn new language skills by interacting and observing how the natives communicate with each other. This is believed to be the effect of mirror neurons
How video technology is an avenue toward worldwide fairness
Technology has the power to equalize the information gap. Various agencies and organizations are using the tools of the Information Age to share vital pieces of information around the world.
Localization upstages production values in global development videos
Some International Development Executives believe high-quality video is better than locally-made video, even if the videos are dubbed or subtitled, we have not found this to be true. illuminAid is a staunch advocate of hyper-localized video that resonates better with the audience and can spur emotions that can catalyze positive behavior change in key aspects of life
Generosity: giving to improve everyone’s well-being
The relationship between generosity and a satisfying life is more than just psychological. Giving actually releases the same hormones you get when you eat a great meal, listen to beautiful music or spend time with loved ones.
Monitoring and Evaluation for NGO
Although NGOs may benefit from different sources of finance, they all need reporting requirements to ensure their investments generate targeted social impact and their partner properly addresses accountability and transparency concerns.
Charity: a silent superhero
Charity has allowed us to come together from myriad walks of life to support the growth and development of communities around us.
Retrospective: Partnership and friendship - Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in The Gambia
In the non-profit world, we build long-lasting friendships with our partners that uplifts both of our organizations and inspires us to execute the best possible humanitarian work for the most underprivileged people in the world.
What is a cordless projector?
Modern palm-sized digital projectors, such as those utilized by illuminAid today, can display crystal clear video in bright sunlight.