At fifteen years old, Zofia Kierner decided she could not wait for someone else to change the world around her. Growing up in Central Eastern Europe, she saw how few opportunities young women had to practice leadership, build confidence, or connect with role models. That same year, a World Health Organization study confirmed what she […]
When bilingual women arrive in the United States, their skills often go unrecognized. Degrees and experience from their home countries may not translate, and language barriers can push them into low-wage jobs. Found in Translation, based in Boston, was created to change that reality. Since 2011, the nonprofit has trained immigrant women as medical interpreters, […]
For Nicholas Lowinger, giving back started with something simple: a pair of shoes. What began as a bar mitzvah service project at age 12 has grown into Gotta Have Sole, a nonprofit that has provided new footwear to children living in homeless shelters across the United States for 15 years. Today, the organization continues to […]
When girls have access to menstrual care and health education, everything changes. They stay in school, avoid preventable health risks, and are better able to shape their own futures. Days for Girls is a global .ORG working alongside local leaders to make that access possible. They’ve reached millions of girls in more than 145 countries […]
Born from a bold idea to fix a broken system, Shared Humanity Project began with two individuals who believed more could be done, and has grown into a nationwide movement. Today, it tackles poverty head-on by empowering local leaders, harnessing data, and centering the power of human connection. This four-part video series takes you inside […]
This year marks 40 years of the .ORG domain. Since 1985, .ORG has been home to mission-driven organizations using the Internet to serve others, solve problems, and build community. From local grassroots efforts to global movements, these organizations have helped shape a legacy rooted in trust, purpose, and lasting impact. Kiva is a part of […]
Featuring PIR’s Jon Nevett on the Nonprofit MBA Podcast What role does workplace culture play in the success of a nonprofit? Quite a big one! Jon Nevett, President and CEO of Public Interest Registry (PIR), recently joined Stephen Halasnik on the Nonprofit MBA Podcast, a go-to resource for nonprofit leaders, to talk about why creating […]
For School the World, access to quality education has never been a privilege, it’s a right, no matter where a child is born. In rural communities across Central America, their approach goes beyond classrooms. It brings students, families, teachers, and entire communities into the process, to learn, grow, and thrive together. The School the World […]
When it comes to protecting some of the most iconic and fragile landscapes in the world, true conservation work is about more than preserving land; it’s about building lasting relationships with the people who cherish and depend on it. The Mojave Desert Land Trust (MDLT), based in Southern California, has expanded their impact by redefining […]