How You Can Help After the Colombia Earthquake
On Monday, a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, the strongest to hit the country in decades. Over 220 people have been killed and hundreds more injured, with numbers expected to rise as search and rescue operations are underway. What We Know About the SituationThe quake hit on Monday morning as families were at home or beginning their day, with tremors felt as far […]
Beyond the Grant: Why Complex Giving Requires Specialized Expertise
Across Global Impact Ventures, our mission is to inspire greater giving, connecting funders, nonprofits, and charitable projects to make an impact. But what does that actually mean in practice? Grantmaking, the process through which funders like corporations or foundations distribute financial awards to charitable causes, is the infrastructure underpinning almost all of our work. Grantmaking […]
Beyond Borders: How Workplace Giving Can Inspire Us to Think Globally
When employees think about giving to causes in their workplace, many naturally start close to home. They may think about the food bank in their city, a shelter in their neighborhood, a school their family attends, or a disaster that affected a friend. That local connection is powerful, and it should remain an important part of every […]
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 […]
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 […]