by cafadmin | Oct 30, 2020 | Story of Impact
The consequences of unsustainable global economic growth manifest in countless ways, one of the most obvious being the endless amount of solid waste littering our landscapes and washing up on our shores. In the case of a small village on the central coast of British...
by cafadmin | Aug 27, 2020 | Story of Impact
In the small Caribbean nation of Belize, with a population of under a half-million, 150 to 175 people undergo amputations each year as a result of disease, accidents, or violence. A lack of resources, services, and expertise makes acquiring and maintaining prostheses...
by cafadmin | Jul 1, 2020 | Story of Impact
Country: NigeriaProject Amount: $75,000Focus Area: Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10) Members of the LGBTQ+ community in Nigeria have faced decades of discrimination and injustice. A 2013 Pew Research survey revealed a staggering statistic—98% of the Nigerian population...
by cafadmin | Mar 6, 2020 | Story of Impact
Since 2010, human trafficking has shown a steady rise globally. Despite best efforts to fight this trend, certain areas around the world remain known as hotspots for trafficking activities. India has been at the forefront of this ongoing battle for human rights. While...
by cafadmin | Nov 14, 2019 | Story of Impact
Mental health problems affect nearly every person on earth at some point in their life. They negatively impact our cognitive, emotional, and behavioral well-being and can lead to isolation, depression, and suicide. Despite the near-universal prevalence of such issues,...
by cafadmin | May 17, 2019 | Story of Impact
Recipient: BeadforLifeAmount received: $30,332.78 CAD In Uganda, as few as 1-in-3 girls attend secondary school. This statistic becomes even starker taking only women living in rural areas into account. Without some degree of higher education, many of these girls will...
