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Here are some organizational milestones — we hope they make you happy!
Progress Update: The Loreto Lot and the Launch of Happy Stay
Greetings, everyone! We are excited to share some fantastic updates about the ongoing work on the Loreto lot and introduce our new Happy Stay program. This initiative represents a significant milestone for us, and we couldn’t wait to share the details with you. Advancements on the Loreto Lot Our dedicated general contractor, Lorenzo, has made […]
The Afridev Hand Pump: A Lifeline for Water Access in Rural Ghana
Access to clean water remains a significant challenge in many rural areas, particularly in Africa, where millions lack this basic necessity. Give Basic Needs has taken a hands-on approach to addressing this issue by drilling boreholes in communities across Ghana. One of the critical tools in this effort is the Afridev Hand Pump, a sustainable, […]
Opening New Horizons in Tamale
We are excited to announce that our new office in Tamale is already receiving incredible support! This milestone marks the beginning of a promising journey as we expand our reach and deepen our impact in Northern Ghana. Our commitment to serving communities and fostering well-being has never been more substantial, and the enthusiastic reception we’ve […]
Building a Brighter Future in Ghana: Our New Tamale Office!
We’re excited to announce a significant step forward in our commitment to supporting communities across Ghana—the leasing of a brand-new office space in Tamale! This dedicated hub marks a turning point in our journey, allowing us to streamline operations, expand our reach, and make an even greater positive impact on Ghanaians’ lives. From Event Support […]
Give Basic Needs now accepts donations!
At Give Basic Needs, we’re driven by a simple yet powerful mission: to reduce suffering and amplify happiness around the world. We achieve this by providing essential resources like food, shelter, and medical care to those in need, regardless of borders, backgrounds, or beliefs. Since our inception, we’ve been incredibly grateful for the support of […]
New Program Manager – Elaina
We would like to introduce the newest member to our Give Basic Needs team, Elaina Colussi! She currently lives in Oregon after graduating from the University of Oregon in 2019 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science with a minor in Ethnic Studies. Elaina considers Montana home but has lived in three other states (and […]
2nd Anniversary
We are so excited to have recently celebrated our 2nd anniversary of being a nonprofit! You can be assured we will continue to impact humanity in a positive way with your continued support. Like this to keep us going.
Major Donation Received
We are incredibly grateful and humbled to announce that Give Basic Needs has received an anonymous donation of $4.6 million! This extraordinary gift will help us further our mission of spreading happiness by randomly providing basic necessities to those in need. We are grateful for the trust placed in us to use these funds to […]
Final 2022 Giving Results
Excited to share what we were able to give in 2022! It shows 2023 is going to be amazing as well.
First Major Project in Ghana
Photos from our first major project in Ghana! After previously surveying the area and choosing a location, during the night of March 23rd, a 100m borehole was drilled and pipes put into place. Dedication ceremony photos coming soon! Like, share, and follow! #happiness#grateful#givebasicneeds
New Program Assistant
We would like to introduce Salam Mahamadu as our newest Program Assistant. Salam will be helping us spread happiness in Ghana. Our first project will be in Zanteli, Ghana where Salam will be working to install a hand pump borehole that will bring clean water to the surrounding village with an estimated population of 500 […]
Second Annual Conference
Our second annual @give.basic.needs summer conference was a hit! We talked about the past, present and future while addressing the concerns of our team members. We completed 2 giving events #payitforward at local AZ Boys and Girls Clubs making some folks happy! Our next meeting is sure to be a hit, but we have a lot of work to […]
Thanks Family
Thankful to have the whole family helping with the event today #grateful#happiness#givebasicneeds
New SWAG
Got our new gear in. So excited to wear it at our giving event today! #grateful#happiness#givebasicneeds
Our Message
When you see your message, stitched. You realize thing are really coming together! 🙏 #givebasicneeds#grateful#payitforward
Giving Cards in Ghana
These are 10,000 pieces of cards we will distribute to customers who benefits from our give basic needs project. As the TC-CHAMP for this project, I am glad to lead on the ground in getting our aid to those who need it.
Salam Mahamadu
Salam Mahamadu is a Blockchain and cryptocurrency enthusiast. He is the first to champion open public promotion of Blockchain and cryptocurrencies in the West African region through a tour with regional conferences and radio and TV education from 2015 to 2018. He was the Trusted Community Champion and CEO of @give_direct for the years 2018 to 2019 […]
TC-Champ Bio: Kevin and Abbie
TC-Champ Bio: Kevin and Abbie are the founders of this project. We are strong believers in the mission (we wrote it) and giving back. We will be the North American TC-Champs in the United States. Please follow, like, and share it keeps us motivated! 🙏♥️ #grateful #happiness #givebasicneeds