How USA Girl Scouts Overseas is fostering the next generation of global citizens
What started in 1925 with 18 girls in Shanghai has now grown to include almost 13,000 members in 90-plus countries around the world. USA Girl Scouts Overseas (USAGSO) supports daughters of military, foreign service and American expat families as they move to new international locations, giving them the same opportunities for familiar traditions (cookies!!) and […]
Caring for the most vulnerable: Stories of positive impact with CMMB
The world is a different place now than it was just a few months ago, and we’re finding ourselves surrounded by negative news and scary numbers. As people in countries across the globe shutter their stores, close their schools and stay inside, reality feels difficult to accept and harder to escape. But while we’re facing […]
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 […]
ECHO takes on hunger through farming
Let’s take a moment to talk about hunger. I know, it’s probably far from your mind right now. In fact, being stuffed and needing some exercise is probably more like it, as we near the end of another holiday season. However, it’s an important topic, and now might just be the exact right time to […]
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 […]
World Vision redefines child sponsorship and includes corporations
World Vision is taking an innovative approach to child sponsorship – and companies are invited to be part of the new model. Child sponsorship is a life-changing opportunity to connect with a child living in another country. Although you may never meet, the child will benefit from a monthly gift that supports their basic needs: […]
Journey from poverty to hope with Compassion International
What does life look like through the eyes of a child living in poverty? There are 385 million children living in extreme poverty, which is defined as living off less than $1.90 USD a day. The hurdles facing these children are immense and their concerns are very real. Each day, instead of playing with friends […]
3 ways FINCA is helping to alleviate poverty globally
DID YOU KNOW? Almost 50% of the world’s population, more than 3 billion people, live on less than $2.50 a day. Additionally, more than 1.3 billion people live in extreme poverty and somehow survive on less than $1.25 a day. For comparison, many Americans spend more than $2.50 a day on a cup of specialty coffee, […]
