International Day of Families: How Charities Are Helping Families Thrive Worldwide
On May 15, we recognize International Day of Families as a day that shines a light on the essential role families play in every community around the world. Families are often a source of care and belonging, but many face daily challenges that threaten their stability. Limited access to resources places enormous pressure on caregivers already doing everything […]
Charities Uplifting Maternal & Newborn Health at Every Stage
Pregnancy, childbirth, and a baby’s earliest days are when mothers and newborns are extremely vulnerable. Health care intervention in the short term can make a huge difference in the lifetime ahead. Around the world, too many mothers and newborns still face life‑threatening risks simply because they lack access to basic medical services. That’s why we’re sharing stories of healthy mothers and babies made possible at every stage: during pregnancy, in labor, and after birth. These success stories show what a difference it […]
Protecting Our Planet, Feeding Our People: 6 Charity Stories
Climate change is happening across the globe, but in local communities sustainable agriculture is one of the most powerful solutions to today’s interconnected challenges including food security, climate resilience, disaster recovery, and economic opportunity. In many cases, the communities that feel the most day-to-day effects of climate change are the ones who least contribute to […]
Celebrate World Health Day 2026 with Operation Smile
Global Impact’s charity partner, Operation Smile, believes that access to safe surgery is a basic human right. Yet, billions of people around the world do not have access to safe, affordable surgical care when they need it. World Health Day (April 7) is the perfect time to learn more about their mission and how you can get involved. Every Operation Smile patient bears a badge of hope in the form of a scar — […]
Humanitarian Response to the Ongoing Conflict in the Middle East
In late February, conflict in the Middle East sharply escalated, triggering a rapidly evolving humanitarian crisis. Families have been displaced from their homes, essential infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed, and access to food, clean water, medical care, and safe shelter remains severely limited in many communities. As the situation continues to unfold, humanitarian needs are growing by the day. While the Middle East crisis is […]
Q&A Spotlight: UNICEF USA on the Global Water Crisis and the Path Toward Sustainable Solutions
Access to safe, clean water is a fundamental human right, yet billions of people around the world still lack it. As climate change accelerates and conflicts escalate, the need for resilient water systems has never been more urgent. UNICEF has long been at the forefront of this work responding to emergencies, strengthening infrastructure, and ensuring that communities […]
Top Charities to Support This International Women’s Day
From caregivers creating safe havens for children with disabilities to community leaders building new futures, anything is possible when women are uplifted with the resources, confidence, and opportunities needed to thrive. Ahead of International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting inspiring stories of women whose lives have been transformed through the support of mission-driven charities. The charities featured are facilitating lasting change by empowering […]
Four Nonprofits Providing Lifesaving Care to Refugees in 2026
There are over 117 million displaced people in the world today due to natural disasters and war. In the past several years, displacement has outpaced resettlement, indicating that more resources are needed to solve this problem. But, as federal funding priorities drastically shift away from international charitable causes, less resources are reaching refugees and displaced people in need. Thankfully, organizations like our Charity Alliance partners World Vision, Medical Teams International, Alight, International Medical […]
International Day of Education
For many of us, education is a normal process that we embark on, from K-12. At least in the U.S., it is mandatory and aims to be standardized across the country, so that regardless of what state you’re raised in, you will ideally be on the same playing field as other students of your same age. The touted value of education is “to prepare you for the real world” which loosely translates to “to […]
Crisis-ready: How Americares helps your employees prepare for disasters
From natural disasters to mental health struggles, no one wants to face hardships in their life, but it’s best to be prepared in case of crisis. Many companies create crisis plans for their businesses, plotting out how they’ll respond to disasters, negative press, or revenue dips. But are you planning how you’ll help prepare your employees to handle crises? Our partner Americares is […]