Tim and Jodi Eberly have dedicated their entire lives to caring for others, working as pharmacists for over 40 years before retiring to the beautiful mountains of Bend, Oregon. Their deep love for the African continent blossomed during their extensive…
At Give Basic Needs, we believe that transforming lives begins with Small Acts. Big Happy. Since 2021, we’ve been committed to bringing compassionate, high-quality healthcare to underserved communities through innovative, well-coordinated medical outreach events across Northern Ghana. As our impact…
At Give Basic Needs, we believe that better data leads to better healthcare. We’re excited to introduce the Shield App; our purpose-built digital platform designed to streamline our Northern Health Shield medical outreaches and help us deliver smarter, faster, and…
Subject: URGENT: Forensic Impact Analysis of Project 0079 & Request for the Immediate Reinstatement of Emergency WASH, Social Distancing, and Vaccination Protocols Dear Director, I am writing to you on behalf of Give Basic Needs to formally share the deeply…
On April 19, 2026, Give Basic Needs carried out a large-scale medical outreach in Kpatinga within the Gushegu Municipality, reaching more than 1,000 residents with essential healthcare services. The outreach brought together 57 local health professionals alongside visiting volunteers from…
We are excited to announce our upcoming April 2026 mission to Ghana, a key part of our continued commitment to reduce suffering and amplify happiness through Small Acts. Big Happy. This 10-day journey will bring volunteers and donors from the…
At Give Basic Needs, every milestone is more than just a number, it represents a growing community of people who believe in compassion, service, and meaningful change. Today, we are grateful to celebrate an exciting moment in our journey: our…
Give Basic Needs is pleased to announce a new leadership opportunity under our Northern Health Shield initiative. We are currently inviting applications for the position of Rural Health Hub Manager (RN Lead) to support our expanding community healthcare program in…
Why we are shifting from testing sickness to predicting it, and empowering unemployed nurses to lead the charge. The landscape of global health is experiencing an unprecedented shock. Foreign aid is contracting, and large international organizations are withdrawing essential WASH…
We are excited to officially welcome Warihana to the Give Basic Needs family as our Senior Grant Writer. As our organization continues to expand its impact across health, community development, and sustainable empowerment initiatives, strong grant strategy and storytelling are…
To all our partners, contractors, collaborators, and especially our generous supporters, thank you. Your dedication and belief in the power of humanity have allowed Give Basic Needs to deliver critical, life-changing support across the globe throughout 2025. This year, marked…
On this 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, we highlight the extraordinary spirit of giving that continues to strengthen our mission of reducing suffering and amplifying happiness by providing essential basic needs to the people who need them most. We extend our heartfelt appreciation…
At Give Basic Needs, we believe that real change begins with connection; the sharing of ideas, experiences, and purpose. That’s why we’re launching a new WhatsApp Community for healthcare professionals in Ghana, a space designed to foster collaboration, learning, and…
We are delighted to share that our ongoing humanitarian work in Ghana has been featured in recent media coverage by two major outlets, GhanaWeb and Peacefmonline. The featured article, titled “USAID Funding Cuts Strain Ghanaian Health Sector as Local NGOs…
At Give Basic Needs, the strength of our team lies in the passion and diversity of our people. Today, we’re excited to spotlight one of the vibrant individuals driving our mission forward: Elaina Colussi, our dynamic Program Assistant. Elaina brings…
On Sunday, June 22nd, something beautiful happened at the Stadium Club in McCook, IL. We brought together music lovers, supporters, and community members for an unforgettable afternoon at our first-ever music festival and it was nothing short of extraordinary. A…
You may have noticed over our past few posts that we’ve made some notable updates to our socials and team, but that’s not all! We’re incredibly excited to unveil our refreshed brand identity, including a 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐨, 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞!This…
We’re excited to introduce someone who truly embodies our mission every single day — 𝐀𝐛𝐛𝐢𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢, our passionate and inspiring 𝐂𝐄𝐎, who also actively serves as a 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭. Abbie has been remarkably industrious and deeply devoted to the mission…
We’re excited to introduce Luke Colussi, one of the compassionate hearts behind our mission to make basic needs accessible for all. As a Program Assistant at Give Basic Needs, Luke brings a fresh perspective, dedication, and a drive to make…
We’re excited to introduce Salam Mahamadu as our new Country Director of Operations and Support in Ghana; a familiar face stepping into a new chapter of leadership. Salam’s journey with us has been nothing short of inspiring. Having served as…
We’re excited to welcome Benjamin Alagyira to Give Basic Needs as our new Multi-Platform Content & Engagement Manager! Benjamin is a professional teacher based in Ghana with a strong passion for education and a natural gift for storytelling. Beyond the…
We are excited to welcome Meghan Callender as our new Marketing Brand Manager at Give Basic Needs! Meghan joins us with a strong foundation in business and communications, holding a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Grand Canyon University.…
