Activists

The Traveling Mamas highlight a different nonprofit organization every month to spread the word about charities that do such good work to enhance the quality of life of people around the world. Some are international groups, others are in our own backyard.


The Alliance for Children’s Rights runs several programs to help children and families in need in Los Angeles County. It goes beyond community education, helping with legal services, and advocacy: The Alliance works for a greater change in the ways children in need can have those needs met in the world.

The Alliance for Children’s Rights was founded less than twenty years ago, and already has helps over 50,000 LA-area kids. This includes children needing medical care, kids with learning disabilities, and children in need of legal guardianship or adoption. Protecting the right of children who often cannot fight for their own rights is the guiding mission of the Alliance, “in hopes of creating a world in which all children are able to have a safe and permanent family, access to quality health care, a quality education, and all of the support and services they so rightfully deserve.” (Mission Statement) Here we see true meaning brought to the phrase “think globally, act locally.”

There are over 300,000 children in need of legal guardianship in the greater Los Angeles area alone. More than a quarter of all children there live in poverty; a shocking and disheartening statistic. While we Mamas fret about travel details such as finding the right car seat for our children, it’s important to remember that these concerns are at the very top of the hierarchy of needs; there are many, many children whose basic needs for shelter, safety and love is paramount.  Traveling Mamas are proud to highlight and support the Alliance for Children’s Rights. Nonprofit organizations depend on donations now more than ever; this link makes it easy to help the Alliance improve the lives of children.

Previously Highlighted Nonprofits:

The Skin Cancer Foundation

Sun safety is important. It’s so easy to avoid skin cancer, yet it’s the most common type. The Skin Cancer Foundation funds awareness, medical training and research, and public education. And, on National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, we are happy to donate to this useful foundation. This link makes it easy.

Heifer International

April is “Pass the Gift” month for Heifer International. People across the United States are sharing what Heifer International is doing to improve the living standards of less fortunate families. The Traveling Mamas are promoting this with TypeAMom.net and BookStorePeople.com.  Please read this Traveling Mamas Give Back post for details.

Solar Cooker Project at Jewish World Watch

A solar cooker made of tin foil and a cardboard box costs only $15, and helps refugees boil water to sterilize and cook food. More than 250,000 refugees who fled the Darfur genocide live in camps, and women who receive these solar cookers improve the lives of their families. The Traveling Mamas support the Solar Cooker Project.

Five & Alive

Five & Alive, a program of Population Services International (PSI), provides children and their families with the education, products, services and care needed to improve health and save lives in more than 30 countries.

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