NEWS & STORIES

Scholarship sparks career in electrical trade

Jonathan had a humble but happy childhood in El Salvador where he watched his father work with electricity, sparking a passion that would shape his future. With the backing of an Unbound scholarship, he turned that passion into a career and now he thrives as a skilled electrical engineering technician, powering change for himself, his family and his community.

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disaster response|philippines

Monsoon, Tropical Storm Wipha impact families in Asia

Rainfall from the southwest monsoon season combined with multiple tropical storms — including Tropical Storm Wipha — across the Metro Manila region and beyond has left sponsored individuals and families displaced or in evacuation centers.

press release|global

Partnerships and power shifts needed to end poverty

When organizations partner to provide tools and resources while empowering people to chart their paths out of poverty, real change happens.

mothers|ecuador

Celebrating the strength of mothers

Honoring mothers who care for and lead their families and communities with strength.

press release|global

Mothers select Innovation Fund projects

Unbound has empowered mothers and trusted community leaders to determine how Innovation Fund grants are allocated.

elder sponsorship|philippines

Empowering elders with diabetes care and education

Sponsored elders like Herminiana get diabetes support and medical care through a pilot program in the Philippines.

elder sponsorship|guatemala

On the shores of Lake Atitlán

An elder and his Indigenous community are preserving the art of Mayan mat weaving using tule reeds, while also helping sustain a healthy ecosystem for one of Central America’s most beautiful lakes.

child sponsorship|global

Redefining poverty: Benefits of cash transfers

A decentralized approach that includes supporting families in poverty with direct cash transfers and goal setting could lead to the elimination of global poverty.

scholarship program|el salvador

Scholarship sparks career in electrical trade

A dream, passion and support yield bright career as an electrical trade technician for Unbound scholarship program alumnus.

faith|global

Honoring the legacy of Pope Francis

Unbound joins the world in grieving the loss of Pope Francis.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Terryann, who is the sibling of a sponsored child, follows her mother Julieta as she does chores on their farm in Kenya. Julieta was the recipient of an Unbound Small Business Accelerator grant that helped her boost the family’s ornamental bird-raising business.