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By:
Linda Mahood
Women born late in Victoria's reign were beneficiaries of expanded educational opportunities; however, legal and social conventions stifled many ambitions. Charity work represented a chance for adventure and rebellion, but it was also thankless work that could be physically and morally exhausting. Like many other women from her class background, Eglantyne Jebb, was drawn into what was called philanthropy and charity work. A grammar school teacher, publicist and fundraiser for Macedonian Relief Fund, Agricultural Organization Society, Fight the Famine Council and co-founder of Save the Children, Jebb led a group of feminists and pacifists to collaborate on the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, endorsed by the League of Nations General Assembly on 26 November 1924 as the World Child Welfare Charter. This book uses Jebb's life as a lens through which to view the role volunteering played in women's lives before and after the First World War. By overcoming the patronizing connotations usually associated with being a ‘Lady Bountiful’, and by her efforts to give aid to children regardless of their race or creed, Jebb created the first international child welfare charity and brought a professional ethos to unpaid social work.
Report
Monitor Group LLP
The combination of the new ecology and the responses to it suggests that philanthropy has entered a fascinating and perplexing moment of transition. The old norms and practices don't fee...
Report
Monitor Group LLP
This report shows how long-term trends are combining to create a new reality for every gift and giver. One result is that anyone who wants to give has more choices...
WWF
Organisation
WWF protects endangered wildlife and environments, tackles climate change and promotes sustainable use of resources.
Withers LLP
Organisation
Withers is experienced in the fields of not-for profit and charity law and tax advice. Their philanthropy and charitable giving team has extensive experience of finding the most appropriate way of achieving clients' philanthropic aspirations in their differing circumstances.
Voluntary Services Overseas
Organisation
VSO's work revolves around six development goals, linked to the priorities of their partner agencies overseas, international development targets and their distinctive areas of expertise – for example, in education or working with grassroots groups.
Veale Wasbrough Vizards
Organisation
Veale Wasbrough Vizards acts nationally for clients in education and charities, healthcare, private wealth, public and family owned business sectors.
University of Pennsylvania
Organisation
More than 250 years after its founding, the University of Pennsylvania continues to achieve excellence in research and education.
University College London
Organisation
UCL (University College London) is London's leading multidisciplinary university, with 8000 staff and 25000 students.
UNICEF
Organisation
UNICEF is the world's leading organisation working for children, working in over 190 countries.

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