The many faces of global health
Health and wellness looks different in every country and on every continent. What some may regard as a right in one country, is inaccessible or scarce in another. Global health represents the environments that affect physical, social and mental well-being for all humans.
Himalayan Cataract Project supports eye health in remote communities
In February, Global Impact is focusing on global health and the environments and obstacles that people around the world face on their path to wellness. Global Impact’s featured charity partner, Himalayan Cataract Project, works to screen communities for eye disease and provide restorative eye surgery for a minimal cost. To support this charity and other […]
ChildFund International: The quest to end female genital mutilation
On February 6, the world observes International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, pressing to end the cruel and unecessary practice of female genital mutilation around the world.
Human trafficking: A worldwide humanitarian issue
Human trafficking is often a difficult topic to talk about – and even more challenging for those working to end human trafficking every day. There are more than 40 million human trafficking victims worldwide, including men, women and children trapped in forms of modern slavery: from forced labor to sexual exploitation. Human trafficking occurs in nearly every country around the globe stemming from both in-person and online targeting.
The top charities to give to before the end of the year
“What are the best charities to support in 2022?”“Where should I give to charity this year?”“What charities make the most impact?”“How should I donate money before the end of the year?” A colleague and I were discussing all of the things we Google at the end of the year, and these are some of the […]
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 […]
