Education can be the key to escaping the cycle of poverty and improving the lives of individuals and that of their community.At the Rural China Foundation they believe that by bringing teachers, professionals, volunteers, and community members they can work together to nurture the youth of rural China by giving them a valuable education.
Help understand the plight of Haiti, a beautiful country in the Caribbean which is home to a rich melting pot of people and cultures but also in need of assistance.
Hunger is a big concern in developing countries. Help Ease the sting of ecomic hardship by supporting the Full Belly Project and their mission towards creating sustainable incomes and in turn full bellies.
Countries in the developing world have been hit hardest by the surging cost of food most of which spend from half to three quarters of their income.Help ease the sting of the global food crisis and feed the hungry.
In the fall of 2008, Pamela Hawley of UniversalGiving had the opportunity to speak with the Founder of Habitat for Humanity & The Fuller Center for Housing, Millard Fuller. Pamela had met Millard after speaking at the Renaissance Group conference meeting in Santa Barbara and had very inspiring conversations about life and one's motivations. We publish this interview as a tribute, with sincere gratitude to Millard Fuller and his life-long devotion to our communities, and, to living a simple life.
Spotlight:
World Teach gives volunteers the opportunity to provide education to children around the world
WorldTeach provides opportunities for individuals to make meaningful contributions to
international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries.
WorldTeach offers the benefits of a well-established volunteer organization
enriched by the comprehensive, personalized support and training of a small
NGO. In each of our programs, volunteers are placed in schools and host
communities in developing countries that would otherwise be unable to afford
or locate qualified teachers. The education provided by WorldTeach
volunteers in these communities directly contributes to broader economic
opportunities for their students.
UniversalGiving proudly supports World Teach and the extensive work they do for international education. See more information about World Teach and their programs here www.universalgiving.org/donate/worldteach/id4947.do
In today's economy, nonprofits need our help more than ever. Even if you're unable to make a financial contribution this year, you can still give an important gift. UniversalGiving has partnered with Tokoni to help you spread the word about charitable giving. With Tokoni, members connect through the stories they share, and you can discuss your experiences as a volunteer, causes you believe in, or how it feels to give a donation this holiday season. It won't cost you a penny, but your story can make a world of difference.
Meet Nepal Orphans Home, one of UniversalGiving's newest partners! Nepal Orphans Home is doing important work in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. Their school, Papa's Trinity Academy, is serving 350 children and no child is turned away because of their inability to pay school fees.
American Friends of Kenya (www.afkinc.org) is carrying out a relief effort to help its Kenyan friends and partners during the violence affecting their country at present.
The organization has partners in the three largest slums in Nariobi (Kibera, Mathare & Korogocho) as well as in the rural impoverished villages in Kenya. The violence has destroyed the homes, community youth programs, and micro finance projects and affected our AIDS orphans in our sponsorship program.
Through our emergency relief funds we provide money to purchase food and potable water, medical supplies, and the materials to rebuild the destroyed housing for our friends.
"Right now, with Kenya in turmoil and our people in the slums and Rift Valley in such great need, we welcome our association with Universal Giving." Emely Silver, Executive Director, American Friends of Kenya"
