Global education access on the rise
Education varies from country to country, so global education is an expansive topic. Students learn key vocational skills and expand their future opportunities by developing empathy, fostering confidence and nurturing their academics in a structured setting to improve their quality of life. Investment in education will yield significant returns for society. It is key that […]
What is the formula for powerful global change?
Addressing causes together + supporting effective charities = endless impact around the world. I gave you the answer right away when I should have made you wait for it, but it’s Give Global month here at Global Impact and I’m excited. We’re celebrating the work of our charities across all of our 11 cause areas […]
We know which charities you should support this GivingTuesday based on one question
Edited on Nov. 23, 2021 There are so many great options when it comes to supporting charities on GivingTuesday, so how can you possibly pick? We know the perfect way to choose which cause to support this year – just answer this one question. And we have all the GivingTuesday information for top charities working […]
How giving at work can help educate the next generation
When considering the major global challenges facing us today – climate change, hunger, poverty, etc. – the best way to create a brighter future is to invest in children and education. The solutions to these crises could all lie in the minds of today’s youth. Last year, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, our country experienced […]
5 faces to celebrate Opportunity International’s 50th anniversary
Happy 50th anniversary to our Charity Alliance partner, Opportunity International! Through micro-banking, education finance, agriculture finance, and a wide range of innovative programs, Opportunity International (Opportunity) helps families provide for themselves and break the cycle of poverty. They help entrepreneurs grow their small businesses; farmers increase their harvests and income; and children get a quality education. These […]
How your office can protect water this World Water Day
Just last month, I wrote a blog post about water – namely, the role our oceans play in our future. Now, as we approach World Water Day 2021, I return to discuss water with this question: What does water mean to you? The theme of this year’s World Water Day is “valuing water.” In the […]
Investing in gender equality throughout a girl’s lifetime with Plan International USA
Walk through the life of a girl who is given the tools and access to transform her future with the help of Plan International USA. Plan International USA (Plan) is a global organization that works to advance girls’ rights and overcome oppression and gender inequality. Its approach is rooted in local ownership and letting girls lead […]
Closing the distance-learning gap with Save the Children
This time of the year, we are used to seeing back-to-school commercials and kids gearing up for the year ahead. Of course, this year looks different than any other due to the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused and the subsequent pivot to distance or hybrid learning. Facilitating isolated learning has been difficult for […]
Fighting for the right to education during a pandemic
As the world continues its struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many organizations providing aid and ensuring that basic human needs are met. However, systemic issues remain in ensuring the rights to health, safety and access to information for these communities. For this reason, it is critical that other organizations in the research, policy […]
Why you should hike 200 flights of stairs this April
If you’re like me, you aren’t even close to accomplishing your new year’s resolutions yet. True, we are only one month in to 2020, so there’s still plenty of time. But, if you resolved to increase your physical fitness and make the world a better place, then boy – do I have a great idea […]
