Anna Tolan: Inspiring Hope for Wildlife Conservation in Zambia

Anna Tolan: Inspiring Hope for Wildlife Conservation in Zambia

In the heart of eastern Zambia, there is a remarkable woman named Anna Tolan, who is dedicated to giving children hope and wildlife a chance. As the co-founder and director of Chipembele Wildlife Education Trust, Anna has dedicated her life to teaching Zambian children the value of wildlife and the importance of protecting their environment….

Breaking Barriers in the Desert of Pushkar, India
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Breaking Barriers in the Desert of Pushkar, India

ConnectAID’s Nonprofit Member, The Blue House, is making a remarkable difference in the lives of disadvantaged families living in the harsh desert of Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Through its holistic approach, encompassing education, employment, and fulfilling basic life needs, The Blue House is breaking the intergenerational cycle of poverty and offering hope for a better future….

How a 7-Year-Old Drug Addict Became an Artist, Thanks to FXB India Suraksha
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How a 7-Year-Old Drug Addict Became an Artist, Thanks to FXB India Suraksha

Ramzan Bhaiyya used to be known as one of Jaipur’s “railway children.” He was living on the streets, near the train station, among scores of young kids who either beg – with almost no clothes on, and little food in their stomach – or collect and sell used plastic bottles. Most of them suffer from…

ConnectAID Welcomes the Antara Foundation as Nonprofit Member
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ConnectAID Welcomes the Antara Foundation as Nonprofit Member

ConnectAID, a global platform dedicated to connecting nonprofit organizations and social impact projects with supporters, is thrilled to announce the Antara Foundation as its newest nonprofit member. The partnership was forged during a field mission to India, where ConnectAID’s founder, Gaelle Mogli, had the opportunity to meet with the CEO of the Antara Foundation, Chandrika…

Scope for Change: Empowering Children in Delhi Through Education
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Scope for Change: Empowering Children in Delhi Through Education

In the bustling city of Delhi, India, where socioeconomic disparities are prevalent, an inspiring non-governmental organization (NGO) called Scope for Change is making a profound difference in the lives of vulnerable children. Through their after-school classes, which encompass a range of subjects such as computer skills, English, art, and dance, Scope for Change is empowering…

Tracking Impact on Poverty in India: One NGO’s Story at a Time
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Tracking Impact on Poverty in India: One NGO’s Story at a Time

In August 2022, ConnectAID, the International Solidarity Network, sent a humanitarian team to India to check on and report on several of its NGO Members. One of these was FXB India Suraksha’s project with homeless children living near the train station in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Our team met with Mamta Borgoyary, Head of FXB India Suraksha,…

Revolutionizing Climate Action: WGIC’s Award-Winning Efforts in Geospatial Knowledge Exchange

Revolutionizing Climate Action: WGIC’s Award-Winning Efforts in Geospatial Knowledge Exchange

In 2022, ConnectAID nominated one of its NGO members, the World Geospatial Industry Council (WGIC), for the annual Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development, awarded by the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND). The prize recognizes and honors organizations that have made outstanding contributions to sustainable human development. Thanks to the innovative work that…

Combating Human Trafficking: Insights from FXB India
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Combating Human Trafficking: Insights from FXB India

ConnectAID recently interviewed Satya Prakash, the Chief Operating Officer of our NGO Member, FXB India Suraksha (FXBIS), during our humanitarian mission to India. He revealed many shocking incidents of human trafficking and his organization’s approach towards tackling this menace and lowering the number of child and women trafficking in India.   The Situation Worldwide: Human…

Migration Consortium: Leading the Way in Ukrainian Refugee Assistance in Poland
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Migration Consortium: Leading the Way in Ukrainian Refugee Assistance in Poland

Since 2017, a group of nine established non-governmental organizations (NGOs) known as the Migration Consortium have been working together to lead the response to the needs of refugees at the Polish border near Ukraine. The Consortium’s collective impact has enabled them to support each other and build on common experiences, resulting in more efficient assistance…

Youth Space in the Slums of Noida, India

Youth Space in the Slums of Noida, India

ConnectAID reports back from the field to communicate the impact its nonprofit Member FXB India Suraksha is having through one of its centers for vulnerable youth. In September 2022, ConnectAID visited FXB India Suraksha’s Youth Space in Noida, India, where they met children who live in the poorest slums of nearby New Delhi. The children…