A great new year’s resolution to have is to give more to those in need. You may not realise it, but even the smallest input from you can be life-changing for someone else when it’s offered to an organisation that is really pushing to help others.
However, it can be difficult to know where to donate your money when there are so many different people in need. Here’s a list of great causes you could donate to in 2022 – read about them and see what truly aligns with your heart.
Sex Trafficking Rescue
Unfortunately, sex trafficking is an ongoing problem all over the US as well as across the globe. Women and children are captured and transported daily for the purpose of sexual exploitation.
This modern form of slavery ruins lives, but there are organisations out there that exist to rescue trafficked children and do what they can to stop this social plight.
Eliminating Hunger
Though we go to bed with full bellies each night, and even sometimes waste food, there are millions across the world – a third of the global population – who are dying of hunger.
Even limiting your own food waste can make a difference, but donating to a soup kitchen or a hunger charity can help put food in the bellies of hungry men, women and children, and help the world survive chronic malnutrition and starvation.
Medical Support
Funding research on cancer, HIV, malaria, Covid-19 and other life-threatening illnesses is a great place to put your money and can contribute to the saving of lives across the world.
Furthermore, there are organisations that work to raise awareness for certain conditions as well as research them. Spreading awareness is a crucial part of prompting individuals to go for screenings that could lead to early detection.
LGBTQ+ Support
Thousands of members of the LGBTQ+ community face personal crises and even danger in their own homes on a daily basis. Lack of support leads to mental health issues and even suicidal thoughts, and many LGBTQ teens face physical and emotional abuse.
Non-profit organisations exist to offer support and raise awareness for these issues. You could help raise funds to provide counsellors, advocate for changing of laws or even volunteer your time for LGBTQ+ lives.
Providing Housing
There are so many living on the streets of our cities with nowhere to go. Housing charities and causes exist to provide safe, stable housing to those in need, and donating to such an organisation can help in the fight against poverty and homelessness.
Take a look at what different housing charities are offering to people and choose one that resonates with you.
Tackling Climate Change
Global warming is a major issue that needs to be addressed in various ways. Environmental charities and causes exist to combat pollution, promote conservation, protect land and develop and promote clean energy use, amongst others.
You might choose a specific cause to support – such as cleaning and protecting ocean life – or select an organisation that does various environmental activities.
Fighting Against Gender-Based Violence
Protecting the rights of women is something that many people are passionate about. Gender-based violence is an issue faced by thousands of women across the globe. Feminist, women’s rights organisations advocate for women and provide shelter, counselling and other forms of support for women and children who have been victims of gender-based violence.
Raising awareness about these issues is another crucial role of these organisations and you will be donating to these activities too.
Great Causes to Donate in 2022: Ending Animal Cruelty
Without their own voices, animals need us to stand up for them and protect their rights. Animal charities are often animals’ only line of defence and raise awareness of animal abuse.
Animal shelters provide a home and care for homeless animals, and do their utmost to seek out loving homes for furry creatures. These organisations shelter, feed, medicate and love hundreds of animals, and need all the help they can get – in the form of donations or volunteers.
Final Thoughts
Choosing where to give your money (or your time) is a big decision, but any of the above causes are worthy of your consideration. Whichever direction you decide to go in, you can rest assured that you’ll be making a difference in someone’s life.
Choosing to share your income with those less fortunate than yourself is a great step to take towards personal growth in 2022 and you’ll feel great knowing that you’re helping someone in need each month.
