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How Does Climate Fatigue Hurt Our Efforts?

NonProfit Quarterly

Dr Rasha Bayoumi, associate professor of psychology at the University of Birmingham Dubai, described climate fatigue to Fast Company as “more of a fear and worry” than climate anxiety. That survey also found that only 37 percent of American donors had given half or more of their donations to disaster relief efforts.

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Disabled People Need a New Climate Safety Net

NonProfit Quarterly

Disabled people face distinct struggles in preparing for and dealing with climate disasters, from difficulty evacuating to issues accessing medication or emergency-related information. In 2022, there were 18 climate disasters in the United States, including wildfires, floods, and cyclones. Keep equipment fully charged if possible.

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What Is Volunteerism? A Guide to the History & Benefits

Bloomerang

are fundraising or selling items to raise money (36%), preparing or distributing food (34%), collecting and distributing goods or clothing (26.5%), and mentoring youths (26%). Many schools have parent-teacher associations (PTAs), which are alliances between parents and school staff members to complete projects that benefit students.