Mid August has brought a new suite of challenges on top of what has been a tough year, with one gut wrenching event being eclipsed by another in rapid succession.  If you’re looking for a way to respond, please see the suggestions below.

Climate Change

• We believe climate change is a social justice issue.  Tips for reading the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change that came out last week can be found here.  If you are looking to offset your carbon emissions following travel for example, please check out Climeworks or Gold Standard.

 

Haiti

• This site from the PBS Newshour has a great list of organizations needing donations. Another one to consider not listed on the PBS site is World Central Kitchen.

 

Afghanistan

• If you believe President Biden should support the most vulnerable and lift refugee caps following the withdrawal of US troops, see these MoveOn or Amnesty International petitions.

• For a list of well run organizations to donate funds to, click here.