Chezuba talks: Impact stories

Angelique tells us about how Variety of Illinois got its mission after a little girl was left at the doorstep of eleven young men affiliated with show business. She was named Catherine Variety Sheridan. Listen to how this organisation has helped thousands with disability to survive and thrive!

The Banyan tree is a fascinating and iconic tree that holds a special place in many cultures and is an important symbol of strength, longevity, and community. Listen to how Alison Palumbo is emulating this majestic symbol.

This toddler dad started this non-profit that eliminates single-use plastic from schools and restaurants by subsidizing the purchase of reusable replacements. They have eliminated more than 8 million single-use plastic food ware items from the waste stream, and counting!

People who have been sexually assaulted often experience a range of emotions and reactions, and no two survivors of assault will feel exactly the same way about their experience. It may take years for someone to be able to talk about their experience. Hearing others talk about what was done to them can help someone feel they are not alone.

Non-profit organizations that focus on disabilities aim to improve the quality of life of individuals with disabilities by providing resources, support, and advocacy. These organizations work tirelessly to ensure that people with disabilities have access to the same opportunities and rights as their able-bodied counterparts. They also strive to raise awareness and educate the community about disab...

Everyone has a role to play in creating a more inclusive society, and TRC works towards this goal by providing resources and guidance for having productive conversations about race and difference.

Listen to this talk with, Aabiskar Thapa , Social Entrepreneur / Founder and MD of Sharing Seeds, an organsiation dedicated to everything organic in the beautiful valleys of Nepal.

The peace corps led her to Zambia, and she called it her home. Heather has drank water from a puddle just like everyone else in Sierra Leone and lived to not only tell the tale, but change the narrative too!

In soccer, too often ego gets in the way of building caring and cohesive teams. One organisation’s mantra of “Leave your shoes at the door" is a continuous reminder that humility, not ego, is what makes communities stronger, on and off the field.

This organization exists to create opportunities for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) in the US by integrating programs for inclusivity and advance the social, political, and economic well-being. Listen to Mabel Menard about how change is needed.

You'll be appalled at the amount of food that is wasted across the world; this non-profit founded by Frederick is bringing change and feeding the hungry.

" Just a little less stress, a little less need, and a little more money that I did not have to spend on food and clothes." says Bonnie of her experience at The Canby Center. Ray Keen is the guy to make that happen.

Tailwinds of Hope Non Profit was created to honor the memory of Zachary Capra, a future commercial airline pilot. His memory has been kept alive in various forms by his family and friends.

Dr. Carol Collum's passion is to encourage others to expand their knowledge base and skill sets to become a viable asset to the community.

The Max’s Kansas Project embraces the philosophy of Mickey Ruskin, the creator of Max’s Kansas City,a true patron of the arts who provided a refuge, a home-away-from-home for everybody who was anybody in the arts, and now, his ex- wife Yvonne is dedicated to providing emergency funding and resources to financially distressed individuals in the creative and performing arts for housing, medical and...

Guildance community development is a non profit that only empowers, encourages, and strengthens all people living with HIV/AIDS but also alleviates poverty in the community through training, credit facilities, bridging the gender gap, and caring for people in prison as also organizing training for farmers to solve the problem of food crisis in Nigeria.

Hear how Cassie experiences transformative, empowering journeys across the world!

If you’ve been in a hospital or care facility, you may have experienced how time can drag on while waiting for tests and procedures. Stuck in a room, not knowing what’s next, getting poked and prodded. It’s scary and you feel alone. The entire experience can be very intimidating – no matter how old you are. Mike Jostes is here to change that.

Ms. Pigue believes that educating the underprivileged of the importance of credit-worth, of owning a home, business development, entrepreneurship, financial stability and training is key to creating a healthy society.

Isolated Congenital Asplenia, or ICA, is a birth defect in which there is no spleen, there is only part of a spleen (splenic remnant) or there is a spleen but it does not function. There are no other developmental abnormalities, making detection very difficult. Without a spleen, a bacterial infection could be life threatening to a new born or child. Allison D' Ambrosio shares her story.

A loving husband’s decision to put thought into supporting families dealing with cancer has led to this foundation. Adam shares his touching story.

A grant is a way the government funds your ideas and projects to provide public services and stimulate the economy. All non-profits know that applying for a grant involves a lot of labour and reporting. Nevertheless, it is an indispensable document. Dr Beverly gives 3 takeaways for a successful grant.

Sea turtles have long fascinated people and have figured prominently in the mythology and folklore of many cultures. Unfortunately, the spiritual significance of sea turtles has not saved them from being exploited for both food and for profit. Millions of sea turtles once roamed the earth’s oceans, but now only a fraction remain. Brad Nahill is ensuring they thrive.

Enough said, now listen about climate change. Greenhouse gas concentrations are at their highest levels in 2 million years. The solution is simple yet difficult. Prof. Dave White explains.

Meet Suleyka, who works for an organisation that thinks of the busy and unpredictable lifestyle and bridges the gap between the civilian workforce and the military community. https://itsamilitarylife.org/ https://chezuba.net/nonprofit