Around the World in 10 mins: Video Journey on Social Justice
In 2007 the United Nations General Assembly declared the World Day of Social Justice be commemorated annually on Feb. 20. COVID-19, in addition to conflict and climate change, has exacerbated the hardships vulnerable communities have faced these past two years, creating further imbalances in areas like health care, safety, housing, basic rights and more. In […]
Our racial justice journey: Reflecting on this year’s diversity, equity and inclusion work
A year ago, Global Impact said Black Lives Matter. We acknowledged some of our shortcomings and promised to better address diversity and inclusion within the organization. We committed to take action toward racial justice as individuals and a work community. Looking at the steps we outlined, it feels good to say that we have acted […]
What does it mean to be a changemaker?
What is a “changemaker”? Who can be one? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this special Q&A guest blog post with Vishnu Swaminathan, vice president of global partnerships at our Charity Alliance partner, Ashoka. Ashoka’s vision is a world in which everyone is a changemaker—a society that responds quickly and effectively to […]
Top racial justice resources from global nonprofits: Taking action with our families
After sharing resources to fight racial injustice here in the U.S., we expanded to explore tools to take action on a global scale. Now, we are closing out this series by bringing it back home. Here are a few ways our Charity Alliance members are setting us up for success as we talk to our […]
Top racial justice resources from global nonprofits: Taking action abroad
Last week, we shared Part I of this series, which featured resources from our Charity Alliance members to support our fight for racial justice here at home. Now it’s time to shift our view and learn about ways we can reduce inequities on a global scale. Free the Slaves Modern slavery and human trafficking are […]
Top racial justice resources from global nonprofits: Taking action at home
To kick off Black History Month, we are sharing information to highlight some of the work being done by our Charity Alliance partners in the racial justice space. This three-part series presents ways we can all address injustice here at home, abroad and with our families. The first post features ways to learn and take […]
Leveraging fiscal sponsorship for social justice with Global Impact
In addition to the difficulties the U.S. has faced in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, issues of racial equity have also been at the forefront of the news. Following the death of George Floyd and the increase in racially-driven conversations, the philanthropic world has seen a spike in charitable contributions to organizations doing work […]
Staff picks: Racial justice resources
Earlier this summer, we posted about racial equality and what Global Impact is doing to support the Black Lives Matter movement. We acknowledged that we have work to do as an organization internally and externally, and part of that progress includes the education and growth of our staff. As we look to listen, learn, ensure […]
