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Update on the Kasese Floods
In 2011, a community of Ugandan humanists founded a school in Kasese, Uganda, where religious-based education isthe norm. Kasese was recently hit with devastating floods, to which FBB has responded by launching a fundraiser to help Kasese Humanist School recover. In this blog entry, the school's director Bwambale Robert has shared an update on how…
Read MoreFloods threaten students of Kasese Humanist School
In 2011, a community of Ugandan humanists founded a school in Kasese, Uganda, in a nation where religious-based education is a standard part of the state curriculum. Based on the principles of humanism and science, the Kasese United Humanist Foundation’s school has grown to include three campuses and a hostel, serving children ages 3-13 of…
Read MoreIndonesian floods and the class divide
Monsoon rains that began December 31 have brought catastrophic flooding and landslides to Jakarta, West Java, and Banten in Indonesia, with more rain expected in the coming weeks. Over 35,000 people have been displaced and more than 1,300 homes damaged. At the time of this writing at least 66 people have been confirmed dead. One…
Read MoreThank You from GO Humanity
We’re sad to say we’re closing… Dear Supporters of GO Humanity, We have very heavy news. As of October 1st, 2023, GO Humanity must dissolve as an organization and cease to operate. In 2009, we planted a seed which became the sapling of Foundation Beyond Belief which became the tree of GO Humanity. Now our…
Read MoreMarch Volunteer Network Roundup!
Teams in our Food Security Project (FSP) reported 50 events in March, serving 14,848 individual beneficiaries and giving out 22,467 meals! Additional GO Humanity Service Teams held 19 more service events.
Read MoreOur response to Hurricanes Fiona and Ian
Atlantic Hurricane Season started late, but it’s making up for lost time.
Read MoreFire devastates enormous Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh
More than 400 people are missing and 15 confirmed dead after a fire at the world’s largest refugee camp in Bangladesh. An estimated 45,122 people have been affected — mostly all Rohingya, who fled Myanmar from ethnic cleansing in 2017. Many are seeking shelter in nearby camps, friends or families’ shelters, and learning centers, according…
Read MoreWelcome 1st Quarter Grantees!
This is our last quarter offering a slate of four quarterly grantees before transitioning into to our bigger, bolder Compassionate Impact Grant program*. So we’ve decided to send the quarterly grant program off in style by giving to four powerhouse organizations you’ve helped us support in previous years! This quarter, the power of humanist giving…
Read MoreEcoViva
EcoViva has worked for decades with grassroots organizations in El Salvador to promote environmental sustainability, economic security, and social justice. By working with local fishermen and leaders to develop and implement sustainable use plans, EcoViva has helped communities ensure both the preservation of local livelihoods and protect the ecosystems they rely upon. EcoViva’s successes have…
Read MoreHDR Deployment: Louisiana 2017
2017 witnessed the second deployment of FBB’s Humanist Disaster Recovery (HDR) Teams program. To support this program, please donate here. In August of 2016, as much as 31.39 inches of rain fell in and around the Denham Springs area of Louisiana. 90% of Denham Springs residents were affected, 85% of which did not have flood insurance, as Denham Springs was not considered…
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