What is the formula for powerful global change?
Addressing causes together + supporting effective charities = endless impact around the world. I gave you the answer right away when I should have made you wait for it, but it’s Give Global month here at Global Impact and I’m excited. We’re celebrating the work of our charities across all of our 11 cause areas […]
The season of thanks isn’t over yet: Join in #GivingTuesday
If you’re anything like me, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving is spent recovering from the late night of Cyber Monday shopping, scrolling through social media to catch up on all the holiday photos and polishing off the final plate of leftovers. While you may think the season of thanks is officially over at this point, don’t forget about #GivingTuesday! GivingTuesday is a growing tradition of charitable […]
We know which charities you should support this GivingTuesday based on one question
Edited on Nov. 23, 2021 There are so many great options when it comes to supporting charities on GivingTuesday, so how can you possibly pick? We know the perfect way to choose which cause to support this year – just answer this one question. And we have all the GivingTuesday information for top charities working […]
How to be a global champion for women and girls
In case you missed it, Global Impact hosted an event this week on how to be a champion for women and girls. Here are the takeaways and how you can get involved! We had a wonderful time speaking with Zayid Douglas, Technical Advisor for Gender Integration at World Vision US and Michelle Van Akin, Disaster […]
Helping women and girls in the fight for equality
Women and girls are often the faces of poverty. And they are essential to overcoming it. You have likely seen the statistics – women have fewer resources and less power compared to men, and they can experience further inequality because of their class, ethnicity and age. Yet, we have also seen the difference made when […]
Fighting for gender equality on International Women’s Day
This month we celebrate International Women’s Day! The history of this observance began in the early twentieth century, when National Women’s Day was initially founded in the United States. However, this global movement couldn’t be contained by one country’s borders. As women continued to fight for better work conditions and suffrage around the world, it […]
How Oxfam America is tackling the consequences of COVID-19
As the pandemic continues, one thing is becoming clearer – COVID-19 is threatening far more than global health alone. Last month, our President & CEO Scott Jackson examined the effects of COVID-19 outside of global health and its impact on our long-term goals. Acting quickly to protect vulnerable communities is paramount, and charities are already […]
Focusing on women from one global health crisis to the next
Whether it’s access to leadership positions or safety and security in their own homes, women around the world face barriers to equality. Poverty and conflict exacerbate these conditions – 70% of people living in poverty worldwide are women and girls, and women are disproportionately affected by conflict and violence. Women must be included and empowered […]
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 […]
From CARE® Packages to helping make #WomenEqual
If you have spent time away from friends or family, you may have been sent a “care package.” It probably included some comfort items from home like your favorite foods and needed supplies. It is likely that the care package also brought you the feeling of being loved, or being thought of, or it served […]
