We caught up with the author and chef to learn more about what sparked the career change and what places on the globe she calls her muse.

Millions of people in the Philippines lack access to electricity, and those who do have it, the organization says, often have faulty systems that lead to dangerous fires.

Halogen caught up with Al Andrews about the inspiration for his book and how he used it to give money away.

Look for food writers who provide many variations on the same recipe idea.

A Texas startup named Oven Bits is creating a stir in the app community by developing Instead, a simple and easy ways for users to donate to nonprofits.

Micro-living reduces clutter, waste and expense and can even be a valuable gift to the world in the right context.

Even as the battle against hunger continues in the drought-hit Horn of Africa, as UNICEF notes, another food crisis has begun to unfold in eight countries across West and Central Africa.

For those vets facing the major life challenge of losing a limb, the Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Vets seeks to help them achieve their goal of being fit and competitive.

Before you get out your checkbook this year, find a charity whose mission is aligned with your giving goals and then research to see if their programs and services make sense.

Former model Nicole Weider is helping young women create self-perceptions that defy the “less is more” trend currently sweeping through mainstream media.