Hurricane Dorian has taken a big toll on the Bahamas: 70,000 people without homes. 43 people dead. Thousands missing. Property losses estimated to be as high as$7 billion. With entire towns and islands wiped out, and infrastructure broken, there is a desperate need for diapers and period products. We are
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Malnourished Infant Granted Hope and Healing at Ethiopia Orphanage
A tiny life that fits inside your arms, a sweet baby girl. It should have been a joyful moment. Yet, this life was in trouble. The child, Sitota, was struggling to survive with severe malnourishment swiftly taking away her strength to go on. “We truly believed she would not have
Cloth Diapers Provide Relief to Children, Caregivers in Ethiophian Orphanage
The Ajuuja Children’s Home is a place where many young faces have found hope again after difficult and tragic circumstances interrupted their lives. The program in the Sidama region of Ethiopia currently serves 35 children that call the space home and call its staff family — but there are more
Break the Cycle: Understanding the Generational Poverty Puzzle + How You Can Help
Nestled near the source of the River Nile in a city called Jinja, Uganda, stories of loss and hardship fill young children’s lives. John‘s mother is deceased and his father is unable to care for him. Sarah’s mother passed away after giving birth, and her father was unable to care
Recognizing Individuals Forced Into Hardship on World Refugee Day 2019
Tick, tock. Tick, tock. A minute shaves off the clock. And in that 60 seconds, 20 people around the world abandon everything to escape war, persecution or terror, a statistic from the United Nations. These refugees experience forced hardships because of this need to escape, and World Refugee Day on
This is Real: First-Hand Experience Paints Clearer Picture of Poverty
We hear stories of tragedy, struggle, and loss. It may impact us for a moment but we’re able to cuddle back into our cozy lives and carry on with every day. And while these stories can compel us to make a difference in the lives of those who are suffering,
Amani Baby Cottage Provides New Hope for Kids in Uganda
Nestled near the source of the River Nile in a city called Jinja, Uganda, stories of loss fill young children’s lives. For example, John‘s mother is deceased and his father is unable to care for him. Sarah’s mother passed away after giving birth, and her father was unable to care
Diapers Empower Teen Moms Out of Poverty
From the beginning, Jake’s Diapers has leveraged partnerships with established organizations already serving people in need. It’s made it possible to easily connect with populations living in poverty, and create a wide-reaching impact around the world. It’s also a source of inspiration, to realize the stories that come from the
Hurricane Maria: How Many People Really Died?
Many reports about Hurricane Maria that hit Puerto Rico in 2017 count about 3,000 lives lost as a result of the disaster. Long-term struggles with poverty, lack of access to electricity and essential resources as a result of storm damage cause people to question that final number. And, some believe
Change For Charlie
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, February is sure to be one of those heart-filled month as we keep in mind all the people we love. Of course, this includes family. What’s up for debate is how we define family, certainly something that is different for each individual. For example,