5 things you might not know about Feed My Starving Children
There is no shortage of organizations dedicated to helping hungry children globally, so how do you determine which one to support? Each organization has unique qualities, and Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) is no different. FMSC is a Christian nonprofit organization that provides meals developed by food science and nutrition professionals to supplement nutritional needs […]
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 […]
Feed My Starving Children nourishes children and spirits during COVID-19
As we join together with friends and family this season (although at smaller gatherings than usual), it’s a good time to remember and take action for those who aren’t able to enjoy a large holiday meal. That’s where our Charity Alliance partner Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) comes in. The charity brings hope to underserved […]
7 tips to launching your Giving Tuesday campaign in our COVID-19 world
In 2019, we brought you some ways that nonprofits can make the most of Giving Tuesday. Today, almost 12 months later, we’re approaching yet another day of global giving – but things look a little different this time around. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought concerns over global health to the doorsteps of every […]
How to empower women and combat poverty with technology
On the heels of International Women’s Day yesterday, it feels appropriate to be featuring one of our charity partners that stresses the importance of closing the gender gap – as both a path to equality and a key to ending poverty. The Grameen Foundation empowers the poor, with a focus on women, by equipping them […]
When you’ve lost everything, a toothbrush and a bar of soap are life-savers
Medicine for Everyone MAP International, founded 65 years ago as Medical Assistance Programs (MAP) International has provided medicines and medical supplies to billions of people who need them the most. For those of us with easy access to a drugstore on every intersection, it can be hard to imagine that in developing countries, even hospitals […]
How Water For People ensures volunteer help is truly helpful
When I was in high school, I went on a few international volunteer trips. For one of the trips, our team joined with youth from around the U.S. to help build a school in Mexico. Another trip was to Romania, where we volunteered at orphanages and contributed to a few construction projects. These experiences were […]
9 ways to keep your employees happy (and support charities)
As employees seek balance and fulfillment from every aspect of their lives, engagement in the workplace has become critical for ensuring that staff stays motivated to work hard. So how can your company keep employees happy? (Spoiler alert: it’s not all about extra time off!) Employee engagement. This term has become somewhat of a buzzword […]
100 Years of Change
Let’s be honest. Most of us won’t celebrate our 100th birthday. Luckily, for the world and the 1 billion children whose lives have been changed for the better, Global Impact’s charity partner Save the Children is celebrating their centennial this year! Save the Children began in 1919 with a campaign to save suffering children across […]
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 […]
