It’s been a privilege and a gift to research the best nonprofits to donate to for the Global Service Advent. I wanted organizations that had a track record of doing amazing work in each of the featured countries, and that … Read More
Join us as we journey to the incredible country of India! During this virtual tour of India for kids, we’ll enjoy fun and inspiring India activities. This India virtual field trip is a perfect way to explore and also serve … Read More
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South and Central America week for the Global Service Advent is sponsored by Cotopaxi. Join us as we journey to the incredible country of Colombia! During this virtual tour of Colombia for kids, we’ll enjoy fun and inspiring Colombia activities. … Read More
South and Central America week for the Global Service Advent is sponsored by Cotopaxi. Join us as we journey to the incredible country of Brazil! During this virtual tour of Brazil for kids, we’ll enjoy fun and inspiring Brazil activities. … Read More
South and Central America week for the Global Service Advent is sponsored by Cotopaxi. Join us as we journey to the incredible country of Guatemala! During this virtual tour of Guatemala for kids, we’ll take a fun and inspiring Guatemala … Read More
I’m not a big shopper, and Black Friday tends to stress me out rather than help. But there are a few amazing things that are on super sale for Black Friday 2020 that genuinely make our family life better. I’m … Read More
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It’s been a privilege and a gift to research the best nonprofits to donate to for the Global Service Advent. I wanted organizations that had a track record of doing amazing work in each of the featured countries, and that represented a variety of causes and work.
All of these nonprofits to support are ones I’ve done my best to research and feel comfortable donating to personally (and we are, as we match all donations through us). We’ve looked into them on Global Giving and Charity Navigator, and hope this list provides you with a starting point of amazing organizations to support around the world, as well.
A BIG thank you to Stacey for all her help in finding so many incredible organizations to support!
Mercy Corps has worked to improve security, alleviate poverty, and support health in Guatemala. Most recently, Mercy Corps has been instrumental in providing masks in rural areas during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mercy Corps has provided medical equipment and consultations, as well as hygiene kits, baby formula, and more, to individuals and families in Brazil.
Escuela Nueva has developed innovative schooling solutions to support schooling in rural areas, including in Colombia.
The IRC has provided child protection services, cash assistance, medical support, and more in Venezuela, especially to those returning from Colombia.
Nothing But Nets provides insecticide-treated bed nets to families in Ecuador and elsewhere to protect them from malaria-carrying mosquitos.
Akshaya Patra provides wholesome midday meals for children in India to support them in continuing and excelling in their education.
The Thailand Freedom Project works to prevent child trafficking through education and working with local officials.
Kkoom provides education for Korean orphans, including funding for preschool and college scholarships.
Civic Force responds to domestic natural disasters in Japan with their trained emergency response teams and by providing relief assistance.
The Wildlife Alliance to protect forests and wildlife in tropical Southeast Asia. They provide hands on protection to the Cardamom Mountains rainforest, one of the last unfragmented rainforests in Southeast Asia.
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. UNICEF works to provide education, protection, health, emergency support, and more.
The Morocco Library Project develops libraries in rural communities of Morocco to encourage pleasure reading, creative writing, and oral storieshttps://www.daysforgirls.org/
Days for Girls increases access to menstrual care and education in Kenya and around the world. By doing so, they enable girls to stay healthy and stay in school.
Goats for Kids allows people to purchase goats and seeds for kids affected by HIV/AIDS. Through the gift of goats and gardens, coupled with training to use them, kids receive nutrition and learn to generate income to support their families.
Poor water access, plus infectious diseases, are leading factors contributing to high probability of infant and childhood mortality in Ethiopia. Splash provides clean, safe water and hygiene education for kids.
Support 4 families in need in our community for each of the 4 days (France, Hungary, Greece, Ukraine).
