Born out of an unexpected series of events, the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA) was about to close its doors when Polish delegate Ludwik Rajchman spoke up on behalf of the millions that were continuing to suffer following the end of the Second World War. After the war, there was a great need to provide for the world’s most vulnerable population: … [Read more...] about A Child’s Catalyst for Change
Signed, Sealed, and Delivered: Easterseals Delivers Care to the Disabled
No day is ever truly ordinary. In my opinion, I find that each day can bring a major change to your life, altering the trajectory you were on and propelling you into a new future. This was true for Easterseals founder Edgar F. Allen, who found himself establishing one of the first organizations in the nation to support the needs of the disabled community. When Allen’s son … [Read more...] about Signed, Sealed, and Delivered: Easterseals Delivers Care to the Disabled
The Good News about Injustice
The good news about injustice is that there are those who fight it. Founded in 1997, International Justice Mission (IJM) has grown to be a leading non-governmental organization, rapidly changing the world as we know it. Gary Haugen, a former human rights attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice, took his knowledge of the legal system and everyday humanitarian need, … [Read more...] about The Good News about Injustice
No Child Left Behind
When Marian Wright Edelman came to speak at USC’s Gould School of Law, I had no idea what a treat I was in for. I had received an email for the event from the Levan Institute for Humanities and Ethics, promoting her lunchtime chat as an opportunity to hear firsthand about the challenges she had to overcome in order to establish the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF). Edelman … [Read more...] about No Child Left Behind
Walk for Freedom
In 2008, an Australia-based nonprofit fighting against modern day slavery was founded by international motivational speaker Christine Caine when she spotted an airport advertisement warning against the dangers of child abduction. Her organization entitled the A21 Campaign has rapidly spread over the last decade, with 14 international offices around the globe. A21 seeks to raise … [Read more...] about Walk for Freedom