The humanitarian voices leading during the crisis in Gaza and Israel
Pictured above: Palestinian children inside a room in one emergency shelters in the Gaza Strip. We are facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis in Israel and Gaza. Millions of people in Gaza have been displaced from their homes and are living in overflowing refugee camps. Access to food, medical supplies and clean water is extremely limited, […]
Five charities pioneering new tech to save the world
They say necessity is the mother of invention. And with the large-scale issues our charity partners are facing, inventive solutions are needed now more than ever to tackle challenges like hunger, health care access and economic mobility. Luckily, innovative tech solutions aren’t only for corporations in Silicon Valley. Nonprofits around the world are pioneering innovations […]
The Who, What, Where, Why of Extreme Hunger in Africa and How You Can Help
Hunger is on the rise again for the first time in years. On World Food Day, I’m thinking of the communities hardest hit by the crisis and what I can do to help. I’m sure I’m not alone in this, but when I think about how we’re going to tackle extreme hunger, I tend to […]
The power of convening leading nonprofits
While the fall season brings thoughts of changing leaves, pumpkin spice and sweaters for many, at Global Impact we only have one thing on the mind: workplace giving! Since our founding in 1956, Global Impact has supported an alliance of international charities to manage and market themselves in the workplace sector. We’re currently in the […]
Discovering my Inner Global Champion with Global Impact
On my first day at my new job as Global Impact’s marketing and communications manager, I didn’t expect to become a game designer! When I started at Global Impact this summer, one of my first projects was to help design a new digital platform to engage donors around global causes. Before COVID-19, my Global Impact […]
Is celebrating Giving Tuesday an employee giving goldmine?
Giving Tuesday (Nov. 28, 2023) is a day dedicated to charitable giving and acts of kindness ahead of the holiday season. This is the perfect opportunity to align your company’s commitment to social responsibility and community engagement with employee interest in giving by promoting your employee giving program. Giving Tuesday has gained significant momentum over […]
How you can deliver smiles on World Smile Day
A smile is often the first thing we notice when we meet someone new. But for thousands of kids around the world with cleft conditions, a smile can cause issues with speech and eating, as well as embarrassment and social isolation. Cleft surgery can transform a child’s life and often takes just 45 minutes – […]
Giving global to support local: Six charities creating a lasting impact
As a Global Champion, you know the impact you make by supporting international charities. Our Charity Alliance members are tackling some of the largest problems in the world, from poverty to climate change. It can be hard to imagine how charities even know where to start. To solve these global challenges, international charities connect with […]
From New York to Kenya: What our staff have been up to in September
September has been a busy month for travel in the international development field, and it was no different for Global Impact! Nathaniel previously reflected on the three things he rediscovered are important for bringing teams together in person – learning things together, overcoming challenges together and spending social time together. After this whirlwind of a […]
Inside Look: UNICEF USA role in Sudan orphanage rescue op
It’s International Day of Peace on September 21. We can think of nothing more essential on this important day than turning our attention to one of the most over-looked crises of 2023, the conflict in Sudan, and encouraging our readers to get involved. Sudan has been plagued by decades of civil strife, resulting in immense […]