For years, companies have relied on corporate volunteerism to build culture, engage employees, and support philanthropic efforts. Then came the pandemic, which upended virtually every aspect of our daily lives, including the way we work—and the way we volunteered at work. Almost overnight, large group gatherings disappeared. Two in three volunteers...
Soap. Toothpaste. Shampoo. Deodorant. Dental floss. Most of us could never imagine going without these personal hygiene products, even for a day. But these items are actually beyond the reach of many people in very low-income communities. For these families, it can boil down to a tough choice: paying for food or...
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted the largest refugee crisis in Europe since World War II. More than 5 million refugees have fled the country since early February, according to the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees). Altogether, some 8 million Ukrainians have been displaced since fighting began. Most refugees have...
Women’s History Month has been celebrated annually since 1987. In 2022, this month of reflection on the contributions of women past and present arrives at an interesting juncture. We are emerging from the worst of a global crisis that has disproportionately hurt women. Experts warn that the pandemic may have set gender...