9 Great Causes To Support With Your Time And Money

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With the holiday season starting to roll in, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of shopping, decorating and spoiling our loved ones.

However, this is also a time of year to reflect on all we have to be grateful for and to give back to those in need. Sacrificing some of your time, money or both to support an amazing cause that is doing good in the world will be a great way to feel good this holiday season and know that you are making a difference. Here are some ideas for great causes you can support.

 

Help End Child Trafficking

The unfortunate truth is that predatory criminals who exploit the vulnerability of children and teens are everywhere, and child trafficking is a huge business. This is a huge problem in so many societies and has been for years, but there are ways to put an end to underground child trafficking.

Consider supporting an organisation that works to save children and eradicate this issue by volunteering or donating some money to assist their cause.

 

Help Eliminate World Hunger

More than 800 million people around the world suffer from food deprivation and chronic hunger, caught in a vicious cycle that is hard to escape from. While the real solutions to this problem are on a much larger scale, there are still ways that you can help fill some bellies.

Simple steps in your everyday life can already make a difference towards this issue – reducing your food waste, and supporting local farmers and producers is much more sustainable. However, if you’d like to contribute something more, you could look into volunteering at a soup kitchen or donating canned food or money to a cause that is doing good work in this area.

 

Help Support The LGBTQ+ Community

Mental health issues and high suicide rates amongst LGBTQ+ youth is an ever-growing issue, not to mention the violence that many children, teens and adults experience on a constant basis.

Supporting an organisation such as The Trevor Project by offering a donation can help in providing crisis counsellors for struggling LGBTQ+ community members, and also support in advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. More than this, being an ally, speaking out against discrimination and slurs, staying informed and joining the fight to reach equality will be a massive contribution to an ever-growing issue.

 

Help Fight COVID-19

In 2021, we had to include the suggestion to help support organisations who are working to fight COVID-19 and support the individuals and communities who have suffered at the hands of the pandemic.

There are many different types of charities within this category, such as crisis counsellors, organisations providing meals and those creating isolation and treatment centres in refugee camps. If you’re not sure which direction to take, do some research to find out what charities and non-profits need your help for fighting COVID in your area.

 

Help Protect The Environment

Taking care of the planet is something that a lot of people have woken up to in recent years. Living a more sustainable and eco-friendlier lifestyle has become much more common and popular in modern society which is a great step for mankind to be taking.

However, if this is a cause you really believe in, you might want to look into taking bigger and bolder steps in your support. There are organisations that you can volunteer at or donate to that dedicate themselves to cleaning up the ocean, focusing on sustainable energy, maintaining and protecting natural resources and wildlife, and so many other contributions to our environment.

 

Help Support Women’s Health

Not only do women face unequal treatment and discrimination in various forms and in many different countries, but women’s health is a serious issue that is often disregarded for these reasons.

There are causes that you can support that focus on women’s reproductive health and rights, focusing on birth control and safe abortions, others that provide sanitary towels for young and underprivileged women and even organisations that fight to make these things freely available to all.

 

Help Find A Cure For Cancer

Helping to fund cancer research is an incredible contribution to make and could eventually lead to the saving of millions of lives. Organisations such as the Cancer Research Institute uses donations to fund research on treatments, training for researchers and also public awareness initiatives.

You could also choose to donate to organisations that contribute specifically to leukaemia or specifically to paediatric cancer. Wherever your heart takes you will be the right decision.

 

Help Support Mental Health

Beating the stigma around mental health is a huge concern in our society right now. More than ever, people are struggling with depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues that they aren’t receiving the necessary treatment for.

If supporting mental health is a cause you feel strongly about, you could contribute to organisations that generate awareness around mental health issues in order to beat the stigma and prevent mistreatment and bullying. There are also charities that provide counselling and treatment for various mental health issues and contribute to further research thereof.

 

Help Make A Difference In Animal’s Lives

Animal rights are unfortunately largely left ignored in the grand scheme of things, but our furry friends need the love and support of humans to take care of themselves.

The easiest way to support this cause is by volunteering or donating to your local animal shelter or rescue. These organisations will always welcome help in any form: food, blankets, money, or time. You could help out with cleaning up the animals and their beds, spending some time with them or taking them for walks, or simply by making a donation. Another way to really support this cause is to adopt a pet who needs a loving home and truly change a life.

 

Conclusion

Wherever you decide to take your time, money and support, any opportunity you take to contribute to a greater cause will be appreciated. Choose an initiative that speaks to you and rest assured that you’ve helped to make the world a better place.

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