In 2010, a huge earthquake (1) ... Haiti, causing the deaths of over a hundred thousand people. The international community jumped into action to provide aid. On this occasion, funds (2) ... with amazing speed  — within a week of the quake, the American Red Cross had raised $22 million. The reason? People (3) ... via their mobile phones.

Technological advances have changed how charities work. Gone are the days when someone (4) ... on your front door and politely asked you to make a donation. In today’s world of computers, smartphones and tablets, charities can now reach more people than ever before. Social media in particular (5) ... a great impact on charity fundraising. New, innovative ways of donating are being thought up all the time. For example, if you want to support a good cause and keep fit at the same time, you can use an app called Charity Miles. The app can track the distance you run or cycle. For every kilometre you cover, the app’s sponsors (6) ... a donation to a charity of your choice. Apps like Charity Miles (7) ... in number, and that can only be a good thing. In the future, it’s likely that we’ll all be able to give to our favourite causes more easily and more often.