... Corporation of New York was established for "the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding." The $135 million donated by Carnegie was used in grants to colleges, universities, and other educational institutions. Money also went to organizations that conduct basic research and experimental programs dealing with education and public affairs. The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace was founded to promote international ... ...

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... how the resources as other countries do. There are many types of Grassroots radio. "Aboriginal, religious, or ethnic communities; students; musicians; community organizations; labor unions; women's groups; and development and educational institutions are adapting short wave, Internet, or micro radio to break through government and government/corporate media monopolies."10 Today, there are new types of radios on the market: Internet ... ...

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... , helping the community on their own with individual contributions. One instance of this is Benson's Battalion, an organization initiated by pitcher Kris Benson and his wife Anna, to provide financial, educational and other assistance to police organizations, fire departments and other public safety groups throughout Pennsylvania to assist them in safeguarding their areas against violence and terrorist attacks. The charitable success ... ...

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