Basic Human Needs – Page 12 – Civic Engagement Clearinghouse

Global Water

November 19, 2019September 17, 2019 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

Global Water is based upon the belief that the lack of access to safe drinking water tis the primary cause of hunger, disease, and poverty throughout the developing world. Founded in 1982, Global Water is a volunteer-based, international, non-profit humanitarian organization with 501 tax-exempt status in the United States. We’re focused on providing safe water supplies, sanitation and hygiene facilities, and related health programs for rural villagers in developing countries. Over the past 25 years, Global Water has developed a model that we call the Rural Outreach Water Supply Program.

Global Neighbors

March 11, 2020September 17, 2019 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

This organization provides resources job training for refugees coming to the Spokane Area. The organization is a non profit thrift store local to Spokane. The store also employs refugees to work there. They partner with other local businesses like Boots Cafe to hold events in order to raise money for the non-profit.

Georgie Badiel Foundation

November 19, 2019September 17, 2019 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

The Georgie Badiel Foundation works with the people of Burkina Faso, Africa by building wells, teaching people within the villages how to fix their wells, and reforestation. The funds that this organization raises also goes into helping build educational programs that teach good sanitary and hygiene practices.

Generation Alive

November 19, 2019September 17, 2019 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

Generation Alive is a program that brings awareness to students in the schools to make a difference in the world. Their mission statement is: Generation Alive empowers youth to compassionately engage the needs of their community through action and service. Their goal is to help the students elevate the quality of life in their communities.

Feeding America

November 19, 2019September 17, 2019 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

Feeding America mission is to feed America’s hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger.

Feed Spokane

November 19, 2019September 17, 2019 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

Feed Spokane is a non-profit organization that brings local restaurants, grocery providers, and community members in the greater Spokane area together to safely preserve prepared foods from restaurants and grocery stores, which then go to non-profit organizations who serve free meals to those in need.