Chezuba talks: Impact stories

Studies have shown that kids who spend a lot of time holding a stuffed animal tend to feel calmer and more secure, giving them a sense of control over things happening in their lives since they’re able to use their imagination with their stuffed animals. And, combined with a book, you’ve got a winning combination! https://www.bearswhocare.org/ https://chezuba.net/nonprofit

Debate is a valuable education opportunity that not every child has available. The Portland Urban Debate League does just that- provide the most resources to the poorest schools first. https://www.portlanddebate.org/ https://chezuba.net/nonprofit

It is clear that learning happens by observing, listening, exploring, experimenting and asking questions. But, being interested, motivated and engaged in learning is as important. https://earthwin.org/ https://chezuba.net/nonprofit

1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss and 1 in 160 pregnancies end in stillbirths. These statistics only add to the burden carried by the 1 in 8 couples who are already battling infertility. These numbers do not tell the whole story. Tina decided to give life to Maya's memory and create awareness. https://www.themayaswingsfoundation.org/ https://chezuba.net/nonprofit

It can be incredibly challenging to afford long-distance airfare, especially when the need is urgent. Distance and financial barriers should not be reasons to not be able to say goodbye to a loved one. Meet Nicolle, a young girl with a heart of gold. https://www.familiesinflight.org/ https://chezuba.net/nonprofit

Jon is the ED of WHDO, World Health Dental Organization, a US non-profit humanitarian organization, whose mission is Compassionate dental care and education for communities in need. WHDO- https://worldhealthdental.org/ Chezuba: https://chezuba.net/nonprofit

Eliwilimina Buberwa is a 24-year-old young lady, born and raised in a place where gender inequality is the norm. A place where girls are subjected to household activities while boys were sent to school but  Eliwilimina was lucky to get a chance to access education. And that has reaped results. MSICHANA IMARA FOUNDATION - https://msichanaimarafound.wixsite.com/msichanaimarafound-2 Chezuba- htt...

Deemed the “accidental philanthropist” by a friend, Deb believes it all happened on purpose. Today, DAR has implemented a humane and effective program for creating a healthy sustained population of stray dogs which directly impacts community health. Dharamsala Animal Rescue: https://dharamsalaanimalrescue.org/ Chezuba: https://chezuba.net/nonprofit

Giving back to the community is extremely satisfying, has many advantages, and makes life more fulfilling. And keeping this in mind, The Hunter Memorial Foundation (HMF) , a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is bringing unity to the local community through art , which they believe like kindness, is meant to be seen and shared with others. Fenesa Brewer talks about a defining mural. Hunter Memoria...

Did you know that your attitude towards racial discrimination, income inequality, welfare, and affirmative action changes, either immediately before or immediately after seeing a live theatre production? Meet Jeremy Whittington, he tells us how his foundation compels the audience to think. Stage Left Theatre: https://stagelefttheater.org/ Chezuba: https://chezuba.net/

"15 in 100" is a movement within the Neuromuscular Disease (NMD) community. It began on Friday, September 2, and runs through Saturday, December 10, 2022, - a period of 100 days ending on the 15th anniversary of Cheryl’s death on December 10. Breathe with MD, was founded in her memory by Andrea Klein, sister of Cheryl to prevent devastating outcomes like hers.   Chezuba: https://chezuba.net B...

If you’re in Kansas city and you happen to see a Big Green Bus, at regular intervals travelling through the night, you are not seeing things after a couple of drinks, it is a big green bus, only, it’s having a different kind of party-  for administering vaccines and medicines that cure the homeless! Chezuba: https://chezuba.net Care Beyond the Boulevard : https://www.carebeyondtheboulevard.or...

We may talk about it but gender equality is still a long way coming. Having said that, leaning on other strong women for encouragement plays a big role in women empowerment, and that is what the Stanley Ann Dunham Fund is helping achieve.

You all know the story: give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime. That’s what the World Hunger team is doing with food in the jungle villages of sub-Saharan Africa.

Intellectual disabilities are not hindrances to living a fulfilling life; Eunice Shriver was a visionary who saw sports as a unifier, bringing forth the concept of the special Olympics, today a global organsiation with over 5 million athletes, 1 million coaches and volunteers, more than 100,000 competitions each year, and 32 Olympic-type sports through programs in more than 170 countries!

Young minds need creative ways of engagement, honing skills based on inherent qualities and creating bridges to connect meaningful partnerships in the community is what Natasha Tennison does best. Listen to this licensed Childcare Director of the BEST mentor-based ‘After School Program’ for 7 consecutive years talk in this episode. Chezuba for Corporates: https://chezuba.net/#Corporate-demo-form C...

Lev Horodyskyj's Science Voices brings a realistic perspective of how science education is key to learning, the environment and educator interest. Chezuba for Corporates: https://chezuba.net/#Corporate-demo-form Chezuba for NGOs : https://chezuba.net/nonprofit Chezuba for Volunteers : https://chezuba.net/volunteer

Bio-Touch is a unique, holistic health approach to alleviate pain and stress and support good health through all stages of life. It is taught through the International Foundation of Bio-Magnetics, a federally approved 501(c)(3) educational and charitable foundation. Chezuba for Corporates: https://chezuba.net/#Corporate-demo-form Chezuba for NGOs : https://chezuba.net/nonprofit Chezuba for Volunte...

Did you know that around 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, making it one of the most common neurological diseases globally. Epilepsy is a chronic noncommunicable disease of the brain that affects people of all ages, often causing mental issues and stigma to the patient. The Purple Warrior Pooches Program is a community-based program helping individuals with uncontrolled epilepsy gain acce...

VISIONS-Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a non-profit rehabilitation and social service organization that celebrated its 95th anniversary last year and the 6th year as #1 in job placements of legally blind New Yorkers. VISIONS purpose is to develop and implement individualized programs to assist people who are blind and visually impaired of all ages to lead independent and active li...

If you have a warm bed, a roof over your head, you thank your stars. Some of us choose not only to thank our stars, but be humble. And some extraordinary people, go beyond that and start a movement to donate their time, knowledge, and “Share Your Luck” motto with others, for others. Lucky Duck Foundation funds, activates and leads high-impact, collaborative programs that alleviate the suffering of...

A helping hand, a caring heart and some firm advice makes Gervonni the teacher for survival. The ABC of finance needs to be learnt by every individual, and there's someone who's making it happen, especially for the needy. Chezuba for Corporates: https://chezuba.net/#Corporate-demo-form Chezuba for NGOs : https://chezuba.net/nonprofit Chezuba for Volunteers : https://chezuba.net/volunteer Gervonni...

Male breasts can get serious, why the surprise? In 2022, about 2,710 American men are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer, and about 530 are expected to die from the disease. An average man’s risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer in his lifetime is about one in 1,000 (compared to one in eight for the average woman).  Yes, you heard right, men can get breast cancer too! Chezuba fo...

Gavin Phillips, Founder of Life-Learners Canada who’s on a mission to have every child entering public schools in Canada step into a safe, fun, and intrinsically rewarding world. And as he puts it - every teenager who graduates and walks out of our public schools for the last time to be life-learners with life skills that are community-driven. Chezuba for Corporates: https://chezuba.net/#Corporate...

Studies have shown that foster youth only stand a 40% chance of a successful transition if they age -out without a caring adult. Approximately 60% of youth that do so , experience homelessness, drug addiction, suicide, human and sex trafficking, or prison in the first two years itself. Aland Stamps , founder of the non-profit River Jordan Inc. , a 501 © 3 non profit that provides wrap around suppo...