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Posted on May 4, 2020
Support Vulnerable Communities Globally by Giving Locally
The annual GiveBIG event in Washington state (May 5-6) celebrates individuals, businesses, and organizations coming together to invest in our communities. At Global Washington, “our communities” are global in nature.
Members of GlobalWA have ties to Washington state and are working with people in developing countries to provide access to clean water, protect crucial food supplies, treat and prevent the spread of disease, improve access to education, promote greater gender equity, protect human rights, and so much more.
As COVID-19 spreads around the globe, non-profit organizations working on the front lines need our Read More “40+ Global Washington members registered for GiveBIG 2020”
Posted on April 30, 2020
Future of Fish announces new initiatives to support small-scale fishers during COVID-19 crisis
April 30, 2020
During a global pandemic, what happens to the world’s fishermen? This week, nonprofit Future of Fish announced its plans for supporting fishers and fishing communities in this unprecedented time.
The spread and devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has brought much of the world to a standstill. But fish are still swimming as usual, and small-scale fishers around the globe still depend on the oceans for their livelihood, and their communities’ food security. But fishers are struggling, given that billions of people are confined Read More “PRESS RELEASE: Called to Action: Future of Fish responds to COVID-19”
Posted on April 22, 2020
Former Vice President Nick Archer Appointed to Lead Organization
April 16, 2020 (SEATTLE) – World Concern, a Christian humanitarian aid and development organization with a 65-year history headquartered in Seattle, Wash., has named Nick Archer as its president. Archer has served with World Concern for 22 years, the past three years in the role of Vice President. He has been Acting President since January 2020.
CRISTA Ministries CEO and former World Concern President, Jacinta Tegman says Archer has her full support and confidence.
“For the past 15 months, we have been prayerfully seeking a new president. Today, I’m thrilled to Read More “PRESS RELEASE: World Concern Announces New President”