Category: World Wide Initiatives

An update on supporting Ukrainians – May 22

Refugees Claira and Raisa share their stories of the impact of your donations through our partnership with the Joint Defense Committee.                                       “A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere       … Read more »

“The water can only flow thanks to the well.”

“The water can only flow thanks to the well.” African proverb If you’ve been watching the news, you may have seen stories about the lack of sufficient rains in Africa, and the worry of possible famine as crops cannot grow and livestock is dying. As part of the GCF WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) Initiative,… Read more »

Supporting mothers and children on this Mother’s Day

                Kadir shares an update on what Grand Circle Foundation is supporting in Poland,                                                                including an orphanage… Read more »

An update on our support for Ukrainian refugees – Learn about our recent efforts to help orphans & families

Kadir Tasdelen, Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT) Country Manager in Eastern Europe provides updates on support for orphans and mothers and their children in Poland. “New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings.” ~ Lao Tzu You can help us provide direct support to Ukrainian refugees by donating here. This month when many are celebrating Easter,… Read more »

Grand Circle Foundation Update: Clean Water in Ukraine

An update from Alan & Harriet Lewis Since 2018, Grand Circle Foundation has partnered with Wine to Water to support our WASH (Water, And Sanitation, Hygiene) initiative bringing clean water to remote villages in Tanzania, Laos, Cambodia, and the Amazon. This year, in recognition of World Water Day on March 22, we’re bringing you an… Read more »

An update on our support for the people of Ukraine

“Ukrainian glory and the freedom, has not yet  died! Still upon us brave brothers, Fate shall smile!” ~Ukrainian National Anthem You can help us provide direct support to Ukrainian refugees by donating here.  Dear friend, These sad and difficult times certainly give one perspective on life.  I also find that I am filled with such… Read more »

Support the people of Ukraine

  “Love will find a way. Indifference will find an excuse.” ~ Ukrainian Proverb  You can help us provide direct support to Ukrainian refugees by donating here. We will match all donations, up to $150,000, made by March 15. Dear traveler, The situation in Ukraine is heartbreaking.  It seems unreal and is almost too painful… Read more »

Patricia Gualinga Wins the Olof Palmes Prize

2021 Alnoba Moral Courage In Leadership Award recipient Patricia Gualinga is honored with the 2022 Olof Palme Prize.   The Olof Palme Prize 2022 is awarded to Patricia Gualinga, a leader of the Kichwa People of Sarayaku in the Ecuadorian Amazon. She is recognised for her courageous leadership in campaigning for the rights of indigenous… Read more »