Category: World Wide Initiatives

An update on supporting Ukrainians

“You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~ Christopher Robin to Winnie the Pooh Thank you for your generous support of the work we are doing to support refugees in and displaced people in Poland, Romania and Ukraine. You can help us continue to provide direct support to… Read more »

An update on support for Ukrainian refugees – Father’s Day

Kadir Tasdelen provides an update on refugee relief efforts in Poland. “No one would be foolish enough to choose war over peace. In peace, sons bury their fathers. But in war, fathers bury their sons.” ~ Croesus, last King of Lydia, 546bc You can help us provide direct support to Ukrainian refugees by donating here…. Read more »

An update on supporting Ukrainians

“Refugees didn’t just escape a place. They had to escape a thousand memories until they’d put enough time and distance between them and their misery to wake to a better day.” ~ Nadia Hashimi, Novelist You can help us provide direct support to Ukrainian refugees by donating here. Dear friend, As summer begins and the… Read more »

An update on supporting Ukrainians

“Anyone who does anything to help a child is a hero to me.” ~ Fred Rogers, aka Mr. Rogers Dear friend, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about children and heroes. Actually, I’ve been crying a lot lately, thinking about children and heroes. As a mother, a grandmother and a former teacher, I cannot stop… Read more »

An update on supporting Ukrainians – May 22

Refugees Claira and Raisa share their stories of the impact of your donations through our partnership with the Joint Defense Committee.                                       “A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere       … Read more »

“The water can only flow thanks to the well.”

“The water can only flow thanks to the well.” African proverb If you’ve been watching the news, you may have seen stories about the lack of sufficient rains in Africa, and the worry of possible famine as crops cannot grow and livestock is dying. As part of the GCF WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) Initiative,… Read more »

Supporting mothers and children on this Mother’s Day

                Kadir shares an update on what Grand Circle Foundation is supporting in Poland,                                                                including an orphanage… Read more »