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Standing with refugees: five charities making a difference

June 18, 2024

Gillian Wagner

HIAS

June 18, 2024

Gillian Wagner

In a world where crises and conflicts continue to displace millions, the plight of refugees remains one of the most pressing humanitarian issues of our time. World Refugee Day, observed on June 20, is a global call to action; a day dedicated to raising awareness and honoring the strength, courage, and resilience of millions of refugees worldwide. This day reminds us of our shared responsibility to support those who have been forced to flee their homes in search of safety and a better future.

At Global Impact, we are proud to highlight and support organizations that are making a significant impact in the lives of refugees. Through our Refugees Fund, we provide critical resources and aid to those in dire need, offering a lifeline to stability and hope. In this blog, we feature five remarkable organizations that are leading the way in providing essential support and services to refugees around the world. We invite you to join us in celebrating their efforts and consider making a donation to our Refugees Fund to help sustain and expand these vital programs. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of refugees today.

Alight
Alight works closely with refugees, trafficked persons, and economic migrants to co-design solutions that help them build full and fulfilling lives.

Anera
Anera provides humanitarian assistance and sustainable development to advance the well-being of refugees and other vulnerable communities in the Middle East.

HIAS
For over 100 years, HIAS has been helping refugees rebuild their lives in safety and freedom.

International Rescue Committee
International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping people to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.

Refugees International
Refugees International advocates for lifesaving assistance and protection for displaced people and promotes solutions to displacement crises.

On behalf of our charity partners, thank you for your generosity and commitment to supporting refugees around the world.

Gillian Wagner

Gillian Wagner is the Fundraising Manager at Global Impact. In this position, she supports the Campaign Engagement team’s work with charity alliance partners and public sector campaigns. She has a knack for organization and brings her passion for nonprofit management to her role every day. As the Fundraising Manager, Gillian enjoys highlighting the work of the nonprofits she supports and sharing their powerful stories of change. Her previous work experience includes the Center for Strategic and International Studies and the Coalition for Smarter Growth. She’s a true Wisconsinite and won’t let her colleagues forget it when they try to complain about D.C.’s “winter weather.”

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