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During the summer of 2016 I had 4 goals set for myself to accomplish before flying back to Nepal to continue my work there. I had reach all of my goals but one. I wanted to start a non-profit status in the U.S. but was finding it challenging. What started as a project in Nepal to build a computer lab and  later developed into so much more, was starting to show the challenges most face when wanting to help others. Computer Lab in Arnakot One of the struggles we have faced with the computer lab in Arnakot is getting a proper curriculum for the children to follow in order to get the best use out of the technology. The Teach there has been excellent at helping the children learn the basics of computer use, such as turning on, logging in, using a mouse, drag and drop, opening programs, and onto Microsoft Word and into typing techniques. Some of the children have even taken on their own initiative to learn how to use the games on the computers (not unlike our own children).  As I watched th...

Vashon Youth and Family Services is a non-profit organization that has been providing human services to residents of Vashon Island in Washington for thirty-one years. Their mission is to help residents living on the island raise thriving, resilient children and youth by fostering a community of emotionally healthy, resourceful family and individuals. The non-profit offers a variety of social services for children and families that centers on the well-being of a family’s child. The organization was first developed as a one-room service center that provided limited counseling and job placement services for families. Today, Vashon Youth and Family Services is the primary social service agency on the island in Washington. Also, it is the only licensed mental agency on Vashon Island. The agency aims to help families with a specific set of services needed in order to thrive. It provides a multitude of prevention and intervention services. Many of the services include; school-based emoti...

As we know it, charitable organizations should be the avenues to reach the unfortunate or those affected by adversities. Since not everybody can reach the affected areas, we entrust them with the responsibility of ensuring that those in need are shown compassion and help them move through the tough times. Do you remember the earthquake in Nepal where more than nine thousand people lost their lives, and more than 23,000 others were left with severe injuries? Not to forget the hundreds of thousands of people who were left without homes after the tragedy. As most are aware of the ongoing crisis in Syria which is regarded as the worst humanitarian crisis of our time. Images and footage of refugees living in deplorable conditions are touching the hearts of every person. It is important to understand the nature of the organization you trust with your donations to get to the people that need them most. Hundreds of organizations mushroom after every tragedy aiming to milk the donors whose hear...

It is generally well-known that most of sub-Saharan Africa suffers from abject poverty. The daily struggles of Africans in these countries become all the more tragic when the numbers are examined; in Senegal, for example, more than half of the population lives below the poverty line, a meager $1.25 a day. Nearly half of Senegalese citizens are unemployed, and the GDP per capita hovers around $2,000. Along with access to food, water, and proper medical care, education is one of the biggest unmet needs in many impoverished African nations. School supplies, textbooks, and uniforms are often too expensive for families to afford. Tragically, many sub-Saharan countries lack sufficient educational facilities, making schooling next to impossible. Looking through African charities to support can be a daunting task. All of us would like to better this world, but, of course, some charities in Africa do more good than others. In regards to improving educational prospects in third-world countries, ...

In a world full of poverty, hunger, disease, illiteracy, and plenty of other serious problems and social issues, it can often be difficult for ordinary citizens to know how best to help. The numerous charities and humanitarian organizations in existence can be good starting points, of course, but choosing the best cause to support among so many good options can also be a challenging decision. However, for those who are passionate about making a positive difference in the world, there is certainly no shortage of worthwhile organizations or valuable opportunities for contributing to a beneficial cause. Here is some helpful information on a few of the top causes and charities to donate to, and the work they are currently doing in order to impact the world for the better. BuildOn One of the top charities to donate to is BuildOn, a nonprofit organization that is making a significant impact in the worlds of education, community service, and urban improvement. Founded over two decades ago, Bu...

Why do people donate to charities? Bill Gates and Warren Buffet have made their intentions clear, and not to diminish their gifts in any way, but they’ve got a lot of money. But what makes the average person write a check? It’s usually because they’re compassionate and they want to make a difference in the lives of others. They no longer want to be a bystander. Even with the current state of the economy in this country, hardworking, generous people realize that no matter how tough things are here, we’re still vastly better off than millions of people in developing nations across the globe. Why is buildOn the best charity to donate to? They’re on a mission to break the cycle of poverty, illiteracy and low expectations. Pretty lofty goal, right? Before we at look their progress, we should take a look at how they plan to meet that goal, and what your donation will support. Economic growth in developing countries won’t happen if the citizens can’t r...

The world has not run out of good people to help those in need, and this is evident in the way there are children charities unselfishly sharing time, skills and resources with the less fortunate. However, a good number of charities concentrate on donating food, medicines, clothes, or money. While these are viewed with gratitude, dole-outs have long been questioned as a strategy if the ultimate goal of the assistance is to empower the poor. For buildOn, true charity means breaking the vicious cycle of poverty; that is why it has focused on providing quality education for the youths regardless of gender. The organization does this through programs, such as Building Schools and its After School Service. A Vicious Cycle to Break It has become evident that parents who have not been educated are less likely to send their kids to school. This is not because they do not believe in education as a means to a better life; most of them see that education gives people the ability to obtain better e...