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 […]
Effortless employee engagement: A simple solution for social impact events
Providing opportunities for employees to connect with social issues is critical in today’s professional landscape. Eighty-four percent of U.S. employees now expect and want companies to engage on social issues (Source) and 55% of current U.S. employees say they would leave their current employer for an organization that has a more positive impact. (Source) Workers […]
5 myths slowing humanitarian aid to at-risk countries, according to the International Rescue Committee
Each year, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) publishes the Emergency Watchlist, a report categorizing the countries with the highest risk of humanitarian emergencies. This year, the top 10 ranked countries (in order of most at risk) are Sudan, Occupied Palestinian territory, South Sudan, Burkina Faso, Myanmar, Mali, Somalia, Niger, Ethiopia, and Democratic Republic of the […]
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 […]
Six ways your employees can become champions for children
Children are the leaders of tomorrow. Yet, millions of kids worldwide suffer from poverty, forced displacement, conflict, lack of education, climate change, and more—they are experiencing real harm today, as well as long-term effects on their future success. Looking for a better way to build a brighter future? This year, consider supporting Save the Children, […]
A snapshot of our year
Our last fiscal year was a big one here at Global Impact. We expanded our service offerings, our staff, and the number of clients we partner with, increasing our impact for causes around the world. We’ve chronicled the accomplishments of our past fiscal year in our newly released Annual Report, available now: https://charity.org/about/financials/ Don’t have […]
