Join Our Team of Changemakers!

At Give Basic Needs, we believe in the power of collective action to reduce suffering and amplify happiness. Our work is founded on a simple motto: “Small Acts Big Happy.”

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our mission. Whether you’re a healthcare professional with skills to share or a digital advocate ready to protect our message, you can make a tangible difference. Find your place with us below.

Our Medical Professionals – Healing Hands, Compassionate Hearts

Who We Are: This vital group comprises doctors, nurses, public health educators, and other healthcare professionals who generously offer their expertise to communities in need. They are part of our ‘Ghana Healthcare Professionals’ WhatsApp community, a network dedicated to improving health outcomes.

What They Do: Our medical volunteers are instrumental in:

• Providing essential medical services and health screenings.
• Conducting public health awareness campaigns and responding to urgent health crises.
• Training and empowering local community health workers.

Join Our Medical Team: If you are a healthcare professional looking to contribute your skills, we invite you to join our secure WhatsApp community.

Our Happy Army – Amplifying Impact, Protecting the Message

Who We Are: The “Happy Army” is our dedicated group of online advocates and community guardians who understand the importance of a positive, evidence-based narrative.

What They Do: When Give Basic Needs publishes an important story or campaign, our Happy Army swings into action by:

• Engaging positively with our online content.
• Ensuring comments sections remain respectful, factual, and on-topic.
• Sharing our stories to expand our reach and impact.

Join the Happy Army: If you’re passionate about respectful online discourse and want to support our mission from anywhere, we’d love to have you!

As a volunteer, you’ll be part of a transparent, impactful U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit that makes a real difference. Since our start in 2021, we’ve touched thousands of lives.

• Our Focus: We concentrate on three core pillars—Food, Shelter, and Medical—in the United States, Mexico, and Northern Ghana.
• Our Work: From providing clean water with borehole projects in Ghana to covering rent for families in Alaska, our projects are direct and meaningful.
• Our Transparency: We operate with full financial transparency, making project costs and donations clearly visible to the public.

The Impact We Make, In Their Words

Don’t just take our word for it. The experiences of our volunteers, collaborators, and the communities we serve speak volumes. We believe in transparency, and our Google Reviews reflect the real-world impact of our collective efforts.

We encourage you to read their stories. If you’ve been a part of our journey, please consider sharing your experience to help others understand our mission.

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A Fading Lifeline: The Catastrophic Impact of USAID Policy Cuts on Ghana’s Basic Needs and the Urgent Call for Direct Support

September 25, 2025

Introduction: A Silent Crisis Unfolding in Ghana The intricate web of global health and development relies heavily on sustained international assistance. For decades, entities like the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have served as foundational pillars, supporting public health infrastructure, disease prevention, and the provision of basic human needs in developing nations. This […]