Bringing light to the darkness in Syria
A little over a year ago, tens of thousands of lives were profoundly impacted by a series of devastating earthquakes in southern Turkey. With magnitudes of 7.8 and 7.5, these quakes left a trail of destruction, reducing more than two-thirds of the Turkish city of Elbistan to rubble and triggering over a thousand aftershocks in […]
Syria: Deepening economic crisis compounds conflict misery, as Syria crisis enters its fourteenth year and humanitarian needs reach unprecedented levels, warns the IRC
The following press release was originally written by International Rescue Committee, Inc. and published on their website. It is reposted with permission from the organization. To view the press release directly, click here. As the conflict in Syria enters its 14th year, humanitarian needs have escalated to unprecedented levels while available funding declines. The International Rescue […]
“We have water for all our needs”: Mercy Corps’ clean water and sanitation changes lives
Access to safe water means more than just staying hydrated and clean — it’s directly intertwined with education, economic development, global health, and gender equity. On World Water Day (March 22), we celebrate the long-lasting, far-reaching impact that water access can have on a community. In Nigeria, residents saw the positive ripple effects when our […]
Empowering women & girls: five top charities making a difference
We’re back with another round of charity recommendations! There was such strong interest in our top anti-human trafficking charities blog that we decided to put together a list for women and girls, in honor of Women’s History Month. The global economy is losing out on at least $7 trillion of economic gains each year due […]
Champions of Change: Our International Women’s Day event highlighting remarkable achievements
In honor of International Women’s Day, Global Impact hosted a virtual event that celebrated the remarkable achievements of women as agents of change. The event featured speakers from three renowned charities — CARE, UNICEF USA, and Plan International USA — who shared inspiring stories of women making a difference around the world. Hear their stories […]
Islamic Relief USA makes giving back easy during Ramadan
For Muslims around the world, the start of Ramadan signals a holy time of fasting, prayer, and reflection. It is also when many will be giving Zakat to those in need during this time. Zakat, or almsgiving, is one of the five pillars of Islam, and every sane, adult Muslim who owns wealth over a […]
A path to economic empowerment in Mbeya, Tanzania
Almost 700 million people around the world survive on less than $2.15 a day. Having a reliable and sufficient income is the foundation to improving individual lives, local communities, and ultimately the whole world. In other words, economic development is the gift that keeps on giving. In a remarkable journey, Charity Alliance member The Salvation […]
Celebrating five charities and decades of global impact
At Global Impact, we’ve spent the last six and a half decades working alongside leading charities that are experts at addressing global causes. From helping refugees after World War II to providing care at the height of the AIDS epidemic, our charity partners have spent decades responding to and shaping history; honing their expertise to […]
Breaking Intergenerational Poverty Through the Transformative Force of Education
On International Day of Education, our partner Children International shares how education and workplace training can break the cycle of poverty for generations to come. Read more about their innovative programming below. January 24th is the sixth International Day of Education, celebrating the role of education for peace and development. In 1948, the United Nations […]
How are children and their education affected by crisis?
Poor access to education can undermine people’s potential to improve their lives. The International Rescue Committee provides children, youth, and adults with educational opportunities that help keep them safe and learning the skills they need to survive and thrive. Almost a third of all crisis-affected children lose access to education. Here’s what the IRC is […]
