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Google grants $4 million to fight misinformation in India

Shafi Musaddique 29 January 2024

Google has awarded a $4 million grant to the CyberPeace Foundation to help tackle misinformation in India.  The grant will help establish an online resources centre, aiming to reach up to 40 million people. The centre will …

China amends charity law in crowdfunding crackdown

Shafi Musaddique 23 January 2024

China has amended its charity law in a bid to clamp down to people using crowdfunding to pay for large medical bills.  Crowdfunding activities related to health must now seek permission from the Ministry of …

Singapore relaxes rules for foundations to boost philanthropy 

Shafi Musaddique 20 December 2023

Singapore is loosening rules for private and community foundations, allowing them to go beyond the remit of giving grants.   A new set of rules, called the Guidance on Regulation of Grantmakers, foundations will be …