Global education access on the rise
Education varies from country to country, so global education is an expansive topic. Students learn key vocational skills and expand their future opportunities by developing empathy, fostering confidence and nurturing their academics in a structured setting to improve their quality of life. Investment in education will yield significant returns for society. It is key that […]
How to help the Ukrainian people with Global Impact charities
As the Ukraine crisis continues, Global Impact charities are on the ground providing critical emergency services like medical care, shelter, food, water and more. Many of our partners had a presence in Ukraine and the surrounding area prior to the invasion, positioning them to respond quickly to the devastating situation with in-country staff and local […]
Strengthening global health and child survival to provide a better future for all
When tasked with writing a blog post that would be published in the middle of November, my first thought was, “Perfect, easy – everyone loves a post that is comforting, moving and inspiring during the season of giving thanks!” When I learned the blog post topic was global health, well … after the last 18 […]
This COVID-19 update will make you feel good after a long year
It’s been a year since COVID-19 significantly hit the U.S. We all know what the pandemic response has looked like in our own communities, but the global response is difficult to picture. Our Charity Alliance partners have been fighting the virus and its impact since the beginning, ensuring relief and support for marginalized communities around […]
7 ways to celebrate and advocate World Children’s Day with UNICEF USA
International days are a perfect way to bring single issues to the forefront of people’s minds. Often recognized nationally and by organizations like the U.N., they create a powerful opportunity to advocate, raise awareness and amplify the voices of people in need. This Friday is World Children’s Day, an observance built on one simple idea: […]
We can all be heroes this Halloween with UNICEF
It’s late October, which means that millions of kids across the United States are getting ready for Halloween, the annual holiday celebrated each year on Oct. 31. Halloween originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain over 2,000 years ago, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. The word itself […]