COVID-19: A story of hope
How charities are helping in the era of the new coronavirus Around the world, every minute, charities save lives. They work around the clock to provide essential programs that support sustainability and improve living conditions for millions. One falter, interruption in care, pause in fundraising or sudden increase in need could create an unstable situation […]
COVID-19: What can your company do to help?
On March 11, 2020, nearly two months after announcing a global health emergency, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. Caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2, the disease originated in China and has spread to every continent except Antarctica. With this disease being so widespread and an increasing number of cases being detected […]
Photo essay: UMCOR’s work to alleviate human suffering
“To alleviate human suffering” – this is what United Methodist Committee on Relief, or UMCOR, aims to accomplish through their global work. They work to provide practical, proactive support to the most vulnerable survivors of chronic or temporary emergencies due to natural or civil causes. Instead of telling you about the work that UMCOR does, […]
Paving an inclusive path with Humanity & Inclusion
Humanity & Inclusion is a Global Impact partner that supports persons with disabilities and vulnerable groups in situations of conflict, natural disaster and poverty. Their programs work to cover all the needs of people with disabilities across 60 countries, aiming to improve quality of life by supporting rehabilitation services, access to health care, education, employment and […]
The key to successful emergency response
When disaster strikes, we often think of the need for housing, food, clean water or other medical assistance in the immediate response efforts. But in order to truly serve the needs of an affected community or region, long-term planning and development is necessary. Global Impact charity partner, Food For The Poor, responds immediately to needs […]
