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How to Celebrate US Indigenous People’s Day

Look at your calendar and find the second Monday of October. You’ll likely see the words “Columbus Day” written there, a national holiday made official in 1937 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

World Humanitarian Day

By Becca Stewart Every day, countless humanitarian workers serve fearlessly, striving to make the world a safer and more peaceful place. And every year, brave men and...

World Day for International Justice

By Becca Stewart On July 17, 1998, an international coalition signed the Rome Treaty. This treaty created the International Criminal Court, a judicial body that...

Why Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Means More This Year

by Becca Stewart As we prepare to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month during the month of May, the holiday has a more somber and resolved tone this year....

Help Victims of Human Trafficking: Donate to These Organizations

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. As many as 40 million people are currently being trafficked around the globe, in every country on earth. In the U.S., over...

Donate to These Top 10 Human Rights Organizations

Human rights are an international necessity. But millions of people worldwide live in poverty, affected by war, political instability, or persecution. These top-rated...

5 Nonprofit Organizations Focused on Protection from Abuse

The pandemic has brought unique and unimaginable challenges to us all. As many of us continue to adapt to “the new normal” by staying home, we may take our safety for...

Five Places Providing A Safe Home For Those In Need

Source: Unsplash In the United States, 1 out of every five adults experiences a mental illness. There is no simple cure. Mental health is extremely important, but often...

Housing Organizations Giving Shelter to Those in Need

Photo by Ján Jakub Naništa on Unsplash Home is where the heart is. But for many individuals and families across America, finding a home is a daunting task. Many are...

The Nation’s Best Minority Rights Organizations

Photo by Sushil Nash on Unsplash Right now, it seems minority rights are at the forefront of the American conversation. We’ve watched in horror as minorities are...

Top International Relief Organizations that Need Your Support

Picture Source: Image by 272447 from Pixabay Violence and unrest cause thousands of families to flee their homes every day around the world. In countries near and far,...