About Us

Who We Are?

At GiveWell, we believe that every act of kindness has the power to change lives. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable communities through sustainable support in education, healthcare, food security, environmental protection, and more.

Founded in 1986, our mission started with a simple goal: to bring hope where it’s needed most. Today, we work with generous donors, passionate volunteers, and local partners to deliver real impact, one life at a time.

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School Supplies Delivered

5000 +

Learning Centers Built

120 +

Volunteer Teachers Mobilized

300 +

Countries Reached

50 +

What make us different

To create meaningful and lasting change by empowering people, protecting the planet, and promoting compassion through action.

Empower Through Education

We provide access to quality education and learning resources for children and adults in underserved communities.

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End Hunger and Malnutrition

We support families in crisis with food packages, school meals, and nutrition programs to ensure no one goes to bed hungry.

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Promote Health and Well-being

We offer free medical camps, health education, and access to clean water to support healthier lives.

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Protect the Planet

We lead initiatives focused on environmental conservation, waste reduction, and climate education to safeguard our future.

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Support Livelihoods and Jobs

We train and equip individuals with vocational skills to break the cycle of poverty through stable employment.

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Provide Emergency Relief

In times of natural disaster, conflict, or crisis, we respond quickly with shelter, supplies, and humanitarian aid.

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Empower Women and Girls

We support gender equality by offering education, protection, and leadership opportunities to women and girls.

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Build Strong Communities

We invest in infrastructure, local leadership, and long-term development projects that strengthen communities from within.

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We inspire and help them live better

Empowering Lives Through Compassion

To restore dignity and opportunity to those in need through sustainable programs that feed, educate, and empower.

Hope for Every Heart

To restore dignity and opportunity to those in need through sustainable programs that feed, educate, and empower.

Together for Change

To restore dignity and opportunity to those in need through sustainable programs that feed, educate, and empower.

Building a Brighter Tomorrow

To restore dignity and opportunity to those in need through sustainable programs that feed, educate, and empower.

Meet Our Volunteers

Bobbie Ferry

Lead Volunteer

Lillie Braun

Lead Volunteer

Sherry Miller

Lead Volunteer

Virgil Hauck

Lead Volunteer

Luther Heathcote

Lead Volunteer

Ethel Heathcote

Lead Volunteer

Dennis Green

Lead Volunteer

Vera Huels

Lead Volunteer

Our core beliefs

Compassion in Action

We believe that compassion is a force capable of transcending boundaries and transforming lives.

By translating empathy into tangible actions, we strive to alleviate suffering and bring hope to those facing adversity.

Empowering Communities

Our mission is rooted in the empowerment of communities.

We work towards creating opportunities for education, health, and sustainable livelihoods, recognizing that empowered communities are the architects of their own progress.

Equality and Inclusion

We champion the principles of equality and inclusion.

Our mission is to dismantle barriers and create a world where every individual, regardless of background or circumstance, has access to the resources and opportunities necessary for a dignified life.

Trusted partners

We Don’t Work Alone. You Make This Possible.

Every donation, every volunteer hour, every share — it adds up to real change.

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