AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPolicy Streamlining: The Philippines just overhauled how nonprofits get tax-deductible “donee” status—Executive Order 117 names the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as the sole accrediting authority, aiming to cut red tape for social welfare groups. Community Fundraising: In the UK, Freshwater’s skatepark drive hit £6,989 via an art auction, and organizers say construction could start within a year. Harm Reduction Clash: Vancouver’s mayor is moving to block a new overdose prevention site downtown, sparking sharp pushback from advocates who say it’s about protecting vulnerable people. Mental Health Through Culture: A psychiatrist is backing Irish-language learning as a mental health tool, criticizing “over-medicalised” approaches. NGO/Service Spotlight: The Arc Westchester Foundation raised nearly $575,000 at its “A Matter of Taste” gala for programs supporting people with developmental disabilities. Global Water Push: WaterAid joined a World Bank-backed initiative targeting water security for over 1 billion people by 2030.
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