Civil Society plays an increasingly important role in international human and social welfare. The most important prerequisite for the development of the NGO sector is a steady level of trust and engagement from society. This public trust and engagement is based the organization’s level of accountability.
Charity Star is an independent nonprofit organization working to establish an international standard for NGO accountability. We believe in an open society where access to information is key in building trust and engagement.
Our work includes research and advocacy within the field of NGO governance.
(US) Is it Time to Rethink the Scope of Transparency and Disclosure in the Nonprofit and Philanthropic Realms?
Is it time to rethink the scope of transparency and disclosure in the nonprofit and philanthropic realms? We think it is, but warning signs abound if law and regulation mandate more transparency.
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Dalai Lama Donates $1 million Prize to Charity
Tibet’s spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama is to donate more than $1 to his favourite charities after being awarded the prestigious Templeton Prize for 2012 in the UK this week.
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(UK) The Voluntary Sector Needs More Power in the Big Society
Government needs to work more closely with the voluntary sector to ensure it reaches all members of communities
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What Happens in a World Where Everything is For Sale? New Book About Market (Rather Than Civil) Society by Michael J. Sandel
In his new book, Harvard political philosopher Michael Sandel asks what, if any, are the moral limits of the marketplace.
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UK Charity Commission Faced With Low Public Awareness
Less than half of respondents to a new poll have heard of the Charity Commission, according to a new survey. Read full article
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