What social justice means on a global scale
At its basic level, social justice is the equitable distribution of wealth, opportunities and privileges for all people, especially underserved and marginalized populations. While this is important in America, it is also a basic, crucial need for people in developing countries. In each community, the oppressed and the oppressors vary. The drive for social justice […]
5 ways to make an impact on Giving Tuesday
The final weeks of November are upon us – days reserved for family get-togethers, turkey in all its glorious forms, pre-holiday shopping and, for the past ten years, an emergent observance day for doing good: Giving Tuesday. While still a relatively new movement, Giving Tuesday, observed the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, is gaining considerable steam as […]
Uplifting stories to inspire you this season
Even though it’s been nearly seven years since I moved to Seattle, as a southern transplant living in the Pacific Northwest I still struggle to adjust this time of year. With the return of gloomy skies, rainy weather and very short days, I find myself seeking out bits of inspiration and joy to get that […]
The 4 fresh additions to our Charity Alliance you should check out
As I recently passed my one-year anniversary of working with Global Impact, I have reflected on how much information I’ve learned in such a short amount of time about critical humanitarian causes. Our charity partners that work on global causes create a vital, far-reaching impact worldwide, improving the quality of life for millions of people. […]
Champion disaster relief charities through your workplace
Florida. Pakistan. The Horn of Africa. Ukraine. Afghanistan. If you’re keeping up with the news cycle, it seems like there’s a new emergency popping up at the forefront faster than we can even process the emergency that occurred before it. And with so many disasters happening around the world, it can feel flustering to decide […]
The movement for clean water
Benjamin Franklin famously said, “When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water.” Those that live in the United States often do not think twice about the source of their water or whether it is safe to bathe in or drink. It is a luxury that billions of people worldwide do not know, an […]
Global education access on the rise
Education varies from country to country, so global education is an expansive topic. Students learn key vocational skills and expand their future opportunities by developing empathy, fostering confidence and nurturing their academics in a structured setting to improve their quality of life. Investment in education will yield significant returns for society. It is key that […]
Sharing hope thanks to the donors of the Ukraine Response Fund
With your support, Global Impact’s Charity Alliance will continue to make a difference for Ukrainians. The generosity of individuals, companies and foundations brought in more than $1.5 million through our Ukraine Response Fund and we’re taking a minute to celebrate the work that this funding supports. Whether you contributed through your workplace giving platform, donated […]
What is the formula for powerful global change?
Addressing causes together + supporting effective charities = endless impact around the world. I gave you the answer right away when I should have made you wait for it, but it’s Give Global month here at Global Impact and I’m excited. We’re celebrating the work of our charities across all of our 11 cause areas […]
Championing refugees with new and innovative resources
June is Refugee Awareness Month and on June 27, Global Impact partnered with our charities the International Rescue Committee, Inc. and Refugees International for an interactive webinar detailing the challenges that refugees worldwide face every day, including hunger and access to education and health care resources. With more than 100 million refugees and displaced people […]