Many Belizeans depend on donations of time, prayer and money from people worldwide to aid in their personal growth and self-improvement. You can support their efforts by shopping at ThriftSmart or making a financial donation.
Belize is an idyllic Central American destination offering a dynamic blend of Caribbean and Latin cultures, while remaining committed to sustainability with over 40% of land reserved for environmental preservation.
Doctors Without Borders
Doctors Without Borders (known in French as Medecins Sans Frontieres) is dedicated to providing medical aid in areas affected by conflict, epidemics and natural disaster. Comprised of both paid staff and volunteer medical professionals, this organization operates teams in regions around the globe that require humanitarian aid that are equipped to respond rapidly to rapidly evolving healthcare requirements.
The organization strives to alleviate famine, war injuries, and disease such as tuberculosis, malaria, and HIV/AIDS through vaccination campaigns, running hospitals and clinics, operating feeding centers and rehabilitating water sources as well as offering mental health care and finding drugs for neglected diseases.
UMHS Endeavour reports that this nonprofit organization is an essential player in the fight against Ebola. Their warehouse near Bordeaux resembles “human Ikea.” Their massive distribution center is packed with medical supplies ranging from medical equipment to contamination suits, ready to be sent out to Liberia and Sierra Leone where their doctors and nurses work tirelessly to save lives. Nurses looking for volunteering opportunities may benefit from joining this group and similar organizations that require an active license as well as experience working in rural or remote environments. Potential volunteers should carefully review all requirements in order to determine their eligibility; it is also essential that nurses know their limits so as not to extend themselves beyond their capabilities.
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy works tirelessly to safeguard the lands and waters that people rely upon for their wellbeing, and ensure nature thrives for generations to come. They accomplish this through an array of conservation activities from land purchases and exchanges to debt-for-nature swaps and scientific research as well as supporting societies in making sound choices regarding their natural resources. They operate over 1,500 preserves covering 9 million acres (3.8 million hectares).
The Conservancy’s China Blueprint played an influential role in shaping China’s new national conservation plan to stem biodiversity loss. Additionally, their first-ever ocean debt-for-marine-conservation swap saved 160,000 square miles of marine habitat while paying off sovereign debt. Furthermore, Ecuador hosts The Conservancy’s inaugural water fund, where users of protected forests use payments made as support to maintain habitat and wildlife in the forest.
The Nature Conservancy has earned Four-Star Charity status by being held to high accountability standards and financial health ratings. Their dedication to local climate action, community partnerships, and leading global environmental nonprofits makes them standouts in their fields. You can help support The Nature Conservancy today by making a gift or including us in your will or estate plans or opening up a donor advised fund with us – either way you leave an impactful legacy for nature!
UNESCO
UNESCO was established with a purpose of contributing to peace and security through international cooperation in education, science and culture. Activities undertaken by this institution aim to advance global visions of sustainable development that adhere to universal human rights and values while working toward eliminating poverty and ensuring gender equality. UNESCO strives to preserve world literature, support the creation and protection of World Heritage Sites with cultural and natural significance, bridge the digital divide, and build inclusive knowledge societies. Its work firmly aligns with many of our nation’s core values, yet its ability to do so depends on reengagement with the agency by the United States and full funding restoration. A General Conference of Member States sets its budget every two years and then the 58-member Executive Board and Secretariat carry out its program of work.
Donations to UNESCO support its work on education for all, science and culture – including its partnership with the Global Fund to address HIV epidemic among young people through school-based prevention education.
OPAD
Since 1998, OPAD has been working toward its mission of alleviating global poverty and aiding development. Their goal is to establish “an equitable society free of human suffering”, by addressing food insecurity, economic disparity and unemployment as well as encouraging local involvement through hosting conferences such as International Youths Exchange Conference that offer leadership training to youth.
OPAD was established over a decade ago to connect impoverished communities to global efforts that aim to make life better for everyone. Committed to alleviating poverty through equipping individuals themselves, OPAD works closely with local communities, governments, donors, and donors in providing them with all of the resources necessary for survival – particularly gender equality and youth empowerment.
The Belize Project
The Belize Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the people of Belize. Their teams of dentists, hygienists, doctors and audiologists travel throughout Belize’s various communities offering assistance with dental needs as well as hearing aids and speech therapy services.
Education is another integral component of their mission, offering teams opportunities to go into schools and share the Gospel through skits, music, crafts and other means. Furthermore, they support teachers by providing books and supplies as well as literacy programs which teach children their own languages to read.
Conservation projects exist that aim to protect the natural environment while creating jobs, protecting biodiversity and clearing away invasive lionfish from local waters – an excellent way to foster sustainable development across the nation.
Overall, The Belize Project exists to bring restoration and wholeness through Christ to Belizean families and communities. They follow their motto that states “Give someone a fish, they may eat well today; teach them how to fish, they may feed themselves for life”. Donations made through ThriftSmart support not only this wonderful organization but many more such worthy causes as well! For more information on The Belize Project visit their website! ThriftSmart also proudly supports many worthy causes – please see more amazing charity organizations at ThriftSmart’s Support Page!
