Having clean water for drinking and hygiene is a basic necessity that many of us take for granted. Yet, over 2 billion people lack access to it, which equates to … Read more

The complexity of the digestive system can also give rise to an overwhelming number of digestive issues which can afflict people. For example, each year, around one in five Americans … Read more

Today, more than 100 million people in the US have some form of liver disease. In addition, cirrhosis, a chronic liver disease, is a leading cause of mortality across the … Read more

Each year, people worldwide discard 20 to 50 million metric tons of e-waste, or around 40 million computers, and only about 12% of them are recycled. At the same time, … Read more

Today, technology is an essential part of life and involves skills that improve a person’s overall well-being. But for people who don’t understand these new tools, technology can become a … Read more

Literacy is the framework through which we communicate, connect and expand our shared existence. Yet around 750 million people worldwide are unable to join the conversation because they cannot read or write. Moreover, 1 in 5 adults in the US struggle to read basic sentences, and 124 million children worldwide lack simple literacy skills. Fortunately, charities are fighting to improve literacy development in vulnerable communities to help them increase their opportunities and quality of life. So we had to ask: What are the best charities that promote literacy?

Each year, approximately 57 million patients and families need palliative care, and the demand for such services is expected to almost double by 2060. Yet, only 12% of the global … Read more

Worldwide, around 1 billion people go hungry, while 2 billion suffer from obesity and other health issues related to unhealthy eating. In addition, 45 million children suffer from severe malnutrition every year, with a child dying from acute malnutrition every 10 seconds. Yet the efforts to improve nutrition and nutrition education are chronically underfunded, receiving less than 1% of governmental budgets in many areas of the world. Fortunately, charities worldwide are stepping in to fight malnutrition by providing healthy meals and changing current food systems. So we had to ask: What are the best charities that advance healthy nutrition?

Chronic pain affects at least 10% of the world’s population, or approximately 60 million people worldwide.  Despite its commonality, chronic pain is a highly stigmatized experience that’s not formally recognized and patients’ struggles are often misunderstood by family and friends, which leads to isolation and mental health issues such as depression or anxiety. Fortunately, charities worldwide are fighting to improve the lives of people living with pain and empower them to reclaim their health. So we had to ask: What are the best charities that help combat chronic pain?