Global Impact’s Charity Alliance is carefully vetted and thoughtfully curated to offer workplace donors like you a wide range of options to give to, so no matter the cause area you’re passionate about or set of beliefs you resonate with, you’re sure to find a charity that’s a good fit. Today, I’m excited to highlight some of our nonprofit partners whose work is uniquely inspired by their faith. Their impactful programs provide food, health care, safe spaces, and humanitarian aid to all who need it, regardless of religious affiliation.
Read on for success stories from our partners CMMB, Feed My Starving Children, HIAS, Islamic Relief USA, and World Vision. Then, make a global impact by donating to these charities through your workplace giving program.
CMMB: Restoring lifesaving health care and human dignity to all
Inspired by the example of Jesus, Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB) works in partnership globally to deliver locally sustainable, quality health solutions to women, children, and their communities. CMMB believes health care is a fundamental human right. But in the world’s most challenging places, even the basics can be out of reach. Inspired by faith and a belief in the value and dignity of every life, CMMB has been delivering the promise of health for over 110 years.
Through decades of war and conflict, South Sudan has been left with little to no health care infrastructure, making it one of the world’s most dangerous places to be born. While change may seem impossible, there is hope. Through their signature health program, CHAMPS (Children and Mothers Partnerships), they’re rebuilding South Sudan’s health care infrastructure from the ground up — restoring access to lifesaving care, with dignity for all.
Feed My Starving Children: Esther’s story
Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) believes hope starts with food. As a Christian nonprofit, FMSC is dedicated to seeing every child whole in body and spirit. FMSC works with food distribution partners that stay with communities for the long haul, empowering them to move from relief to development. Esther and her family live in Haiti, one of the most food-insecure places on the planet. Hunger in Haiti has spiked over the last several years — devastatingly, nearly half of families in the country are living in acute hunger, many on the brink of starvation. Esther’s parents already experienced the heartbreaking loss of one child to starvation — so when Esther became ill, they did everything they could to get help. They walked an hour to reach the Real Hope for Haiti Rescue Center. Esther was quickly identified as severely malnourished and admitted for inpatient care. The clinic provided MannaPack® Potato-D — a fortified potato and soy meal formula specifically designed to complement rehydration and boost recovery from diarrhea. Within days, Esther was feeling so much better.
HIAS: Supporting displaced Ukrainians in Romania
HIAS is the world’s oldest refugee agency. Originally set up by Jews to help fellow Jews for reasons of religious imperative and communal solidarity, HIAS today is a multi-continent, multi-pronged humanitarian aid and advocacy organization with hundreds of employees dedicated to helping forcibly displaced people around the world in keeping with the organization’s Jewish ethical roots.
Since the beginning of full-scale war in Ukraine in February 2022, more than 130,000 refugees have settled in Romania. Once their basic survival had been assured, they have faced the enduring challenge of displacement — as well as a growing sense that they may never be able to return home. See HIAS’ efforts to provide ongoing support to displaced Ukrainians in Romania:
Islamic Relief USA: Aichata’s story
Inspired by their Islamic faith and guided by their values, Islamic Relief USA envisions a caring world where communities are empowered, social obligations are fulfilled, and people respond as one to the suffering of others.
Aichata is a widowed mother of four who provides for her family on her own. She sells nuts to support her children, but there are many days she returns home with very little earning. Aichata is trying her best to make sure her children are taken care of. “It is very important for children to eat meat if they are to grow properly. However, we have to do without meat most of the time because we can’t afford it,” she shared. Thanks to donors like you, IRUSA’s Qurbani program was able to provide meat for Aichata’s family. “I cannot tell you how much this Qurbani meat pack is helpful for me and my children. Thanks to this Qurbani meat, we enjoyed the Eid al-Adha to the fullest like everybody else. “The children are so happy. On behalf of the whole family, I thank the generous donors so much. May Allah (SWT) grant them the best in Jannah!”
World Vision: From struggle to strength: A woman’s journey of resilience and empowerment
World Vision’s Christian faith is central to who they are. They follow Jesus’ example by being an active, tangible expression of God’s love as they work alongside the poor and oppressed. Their faith calls them to serve children in need — of any faith or none.
Hiwot, a 28-year-old mother of two, had her entire world upended by the conflict that broke out in the Tigray region of Ethiopia in November 2020. The conflict took a toll on Hiwot’s mental health, pushing her into a dire state. Her aspirations for a better life for herself and her children seemed distant. As the situation worsened, Hiwot succumbed to stress and anger. Isolated and neglected by those around her, she recalls, “I completely lost my mind, and because of the chronic stress, I thought I would end up on the street.”
Hiwot’s journey took a positive turn when she discovered the Women and Girls’ Safe Space (WGSS) initiative established by World Vision. The safe space serves as an area where women and girls can socialize and rebuild their social networks, acquire contextually relevant skills, and access multi-sectorial GBV response services and information on issues relating to women’s rights, health, and services. “I informed Mihret, the protection officer, about my mental health, and she gave me psychological advice and encouragement to stay strong,” Hiwot said. Soon, her case was referred to a specialist doctor, treated, and recovered. Additionally, Hiwot was granted financial assistance to help cover medical expenses. Utilizing the money saved from her medical expenses, she started a tailoring shop, rented a sewing machine, and purchased supplies and accessories. Hiwot is sewing bed sheets and garments, which she sells in the local market and generates income from to support her children. Hiwot is very thankful for the WGSS initiative. “A woman should have confidence in herself and believe that she can overcome challenges. The Women and Girls Safe Space initiative has given me such good thoughts and self-confidence,’’ she concludes.
Feeling inspired? Consider donating to one or more of these charities in your workplace giving campaign.
Thank you CMMB, Feed My Starving Children, HIAS, Islamic Relief USA, and World Vision and for providing content for this blog.
