A pathway to education: Bicycle donation to Geneva Global Speed School saves 1200 miles in daily commutes for Ugandan students and community workers
Global Impact Ventures is proud to work with World Bicycle Relief as a Global Impact Charity Alliance member and as part of Geneva Global’s Speed School program. Every day, children in Uganda walk up to 15 kilometers round-trip to attend Geneva Global’s Speed School program, overcoming great distances to receive the education they deserve. Thanks […]
Hope for the holidays: supporting refugees around the world
As we gather with our loved ones this holiday season, millions around the world are experiencing displacement, separated from their homes and their families. According to the UN Refugee Agency, over 114 million people were forcibly displaced by mid-2024 — a stark reminder of the ongoing humanitarian challenges facing our world. But there is cause […]
Celebrating 15 years of greater giving with Christina Hadden
This fall, our Managing Director of Finance and Accounting Christina Hadden hit an exciting milestone: her 15-year anniversary with Global Impact! Christina often works behind the scenes, ensuring the financial success of our operations and our clients. But her work touches all aspects of Global Impact Ventures (GIV) – every department, every client, and every […]
From hurricanes to hardships: 4 ways EAFs stepped up in 2024
In 2024 the world faced significant challenges. From powerful storms that devastated cities to escalating geopolitical conflicts that displaced millions, hardship reached unprecedented levels. With no indication that these hardships will subside, the need for support will only continue to grow. Given this high level of need, companies are stepping up like never before — […]
Become a partner in disaster relief with Americares
Even before Hurricane Helene made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 4 storm on September 26, Americares had launched a response. Before the storm, Americares emergency experts reached out to more than 360 partner clinics with offers of assistance, and in the days that followed, they shipped more than 16 tons of medicine […]
Pictures worth 1000 words: charity materials to inspire your giving campaign
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and when it comes to workplace giving, that’s certainly true! Humans are natural storytellers and seek storytelling when looking for an emotional connection to giving. The most compelling campaigns share high-quality photos, videos, and success stories with their employees to foster deep connections and demonstrate the […]
Half the world needs health care: here’s how you can help
Half of the world’s population lacks access to essential health care — and you have the power to change that. A donation at work toward global health can provide the safe delivery of a newborn baby, the ready-to-use therapeutic food that nourishes a child and brings them back to health, the medical care that saves […]
Bridging innovation and collaboration in vaccine research
As a key fiscal sponsor and partner in global health innovation, Global Impact Ventures has provided comprehensive support to initiatives like Advancing Health Online (AHO) and Vaccine Confidence Fund (VCF) to empower communities worldwide through digital public health solutions. The following – written by our technical expert, Mercury Shitindo – provides a deeper look at […]
From smiles to social good: Why Operation Smile is the perfect CSR partner
Imagine the moment that Hannah, pictured above, got to see her new smile for the first time. She was born with a cleft condition that makes eating, speaking, and socializing a challenge for thousands of people every year. After years of living with the condition, she was able to get surgery to fix it — for […]
How to personalize where you give to on Giving Tuesday (or any time of the year!)
Now that it’s November, you’re probably dreaming of all the ways you like to celebrate the holidays, from the food you eat to the way you give back during this time of the year. Giving Tuesday – celebrated the Tuesday after Thanksgiving – is a perfect opportunity to ensure your donation makes an impact during […]
