Posted on December 30, 2005

2005: The Year in Review

It was a year that the ancient Greeks might have appreciated, from the catastrophic Indian Ocean tsunami that claimed 200,000 lives, to the hurricanes that devastated large swaths of the Gulf Coast and delivered a near-fatal blow to a great American city, to the October earthquake that brought the world crashing down on tens of thousands of Kashmiri villagers, 2005 reminded us that even the best-laid plans are child's play when confronted by the awesome power of nature. And yet, it was also a year in which the indomitable majesty of the human spirit revealed itself, as these and other tragedies inspired countless acts of individual generosity and selflessness. As the year comes to a close, the editors of PND honor that spirit while looking back at some of the important philanthropic stories and personalities of 2005.

Year of Natural Disasters Tests World's Generosity, Patience

Accountability Debate Cools

Funding for Education Remains Top Priority

Foundations, Individuals Target Healthier, Happier World

Legislative Round-Up