How you can help in the fight against human trafficking
Human trafficking is one of the hardest international relief and development causes to talk about. The crime has been documented in 148 countries, and includes forced sexual exploitation, labor, involuntary marriage, organ trade and more. An estimated 40.3 million people are trafficked each year, and roughly a third of those are children under the age […]
5 things you should know about Unitarian Universalist Service Committee
The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) is guided by a simple phrase: all people have inherent worth, power, and dignity. Since its founding during WWII, UUSC and supporters have actively pursued innovative ways to address some of the most pressing human rights issues of the day —providing support to people confronting oppression, coordinating relief efforts […]
Tostan and the CFC – a recipe for positive change
It’s that exciting time of year again when the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is about to kick off. One of the largest and most successful workplace fundraising campaigns in the world, the CFC provides federal employees the opportunity to contribute to thousands of charities across the U.S. and around the world. In 2019, federal employees […]
Adapting in the age of COVID-19 to fulfill charitable missions
COVID-19 has touched every aspect of life, forcing all of us to focus rightfully on the immediate needs caused by the pandemic. While we’ve been wearing our masks, practicing social distancing, and absorbing the news about testing and case rates, we’ve probably thought less about the other causes we care about. It sometimes feels like […]
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 […]
