For many Palestinians, securing approval to exit the territory is possible only after raising thousands of dollars to pay middlemen or an Egyptian company.
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Behind the Fractious Collaboration Steering the Canada Protests
The organizers include former law enforcement officers, military veterans and conservative organizers who are steering unrest that has sent shock waves throughout Canada.
Canadians Donated Half of Funds for Trucker Protest, Leaked Data Shows
A close look at donor data — from crowdfunding campaigns to Bitcoin fund-raisers — reveals a cross-border mix of motives in support of the Canada convoy.
What to Know About the Canada Trucker Protests
Once narrowly focused on a vaccine mandate for drivers entering Canada from the U.S., the protests have ballooned into a sprawling campaign against various grievances.
Jewish Students Aid Owners of Kebab Shop Hit in Synagogue Attack
The Jewish Student Union in Germany hopes its campaign will help wipe away the stigma of the Yom Kippur attack and send a wider message of solidarity.
Taylor Swift Gives $30,000 Toward Student’s U.K. University Dream
A teenager from a low-income family made a last-ditch plea to raise the money she needed to undertake a math degree at a top British university. Step in, Taylor Swift.
The Police Were Called for Help. They Arrested Her Instead.
Over the past decade, laws in Western Australia have sent thousands of people to prison for unpaid fines. Aboriginal women are particularly vulnerable, and in the worst cases, have been arrested when they called for help.
Fyre Festival’s Organizers Didn’t Pay a Restaurant Owner, So GoFundMe Donors Stepped In
With two documentaries bringing new attention to the 2017 music festival disaster, people raised more than $167,000 for a Bahamian restaurant owner who was exploited.
Bullying Video Prompts Outrage and Refugee Support in Britain
Footage showing a 15-year-old tackled to the ground and doused with water has provoked an outpouring of sympathy and fund-raising.
GoFundMe Says It Has Helped Campaigns Raise $3 Billion
The crowdfunding site has become synonymous with online giving to help in disasters and smaller crises. Some fear it could hurt traditional charities.