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 […]

a collage of different giving events done by Give Basic Needs including boreholes, gift card distributions, and rental payments

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 […]

Burritos and Fruit – 350 Gifted

Imagine the surprise on the faces of 350 students at Colegio De Bachilleres 09 in Loreto, Mexico! Their day took a delightful turn when they received a thoughtful delivery of burritos and fresh fruit. A Hidden Need Addressed This heartwarming gesture went beyond a simple surprise. In many communities, students face challenges accessing basic necessities […]

Program Manager - Elaina

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 […]

Donation 4.6 million USD

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 […]

Hydrologists in the Field - Ghana

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 - Salam, Abbie and Kevin - Ghana

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 […]

Event Pic

Giving Event – 23 Gifted

Donation amount: $400Pizza Count: 26People gifted: 23Event Type: FoodActivity coordinator: Kevin We forgot it was a federal #holiday, which is why the count was so low. More giving events through next week at @bgcsnv stay tuned! ♥️ Please follow, like and share it keeps us motivated! #grateful#happiness#givebasicneeds

Founders Kevin and Abbie Smiling

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