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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.

Tag Archives: CSR

New Study by Forbes Insight Show That 45% of Companies Focus on Social Services in Their CSR Efforts

( March 23, 2012 ) Tags: CSR

The top issue, according to a study published by Forbes Insights, entitled “Corporate Philanthropy: The New Paradigm: Volunteerism. Competence. Results,” is social services.

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Apple Announcing Philanthropic Engagements Under CEO, Tim Cook’s Managaement

( February 13, 2012 ) Tags: CSR

During an internal Apple meeting celebrating the company’s stellar fourth quarter, CEO Tim Cook reportedly offered a rare glimpse at charitable donations by Apple, one of the world’s most valuable companies, yet one that hasn’t developed a reputation for philanthropy.

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New Research Shows How Philanthropy Can Help Corporate Bottom Lines

( January 31, 2012 ) Tags: CSR, research, US

The research, from Indiana University, concludes that ‘product philanthropy’ – the donation of business goods to charitable organisations – can actually help corporate bottom lines, reduce waste in landfills and provide relief for people in need.

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