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Oct 14, 20242 min read
Heroes Homecoming: Celebrating the Reunion and Contributions of Search Canine Libby and Handler Dave
Dave and Libby's 18-month mission in Ukraine showcased heroism at its finest. Reunited, their story inspires us all and honors their service


Aug 20, 20231 min read
Empact's Work on Maui Continues: Making a Difference in Wildfire Relief Efforts
Since our last update, Empact International's team has been actively running the Gateway Relief Pod on Maui, providing essential support...


May 15, 20232 min read
Cyclone Mocha: A Tragic Aftermath in Myanmar and Bangladesh
The recent cyclone Mocha has brought about a devastating aftermath in the Southeast Asian countries of Myanmar and Bangladesh. The...

Apr 5, 20233 min read
Empact's Starlink Units Transform Lives in Ukraine: How Connectivity is Empowering War-Affected Comm
Empact's Starlink units in Ukraine are providing over 4300 gigabytes of data movement each month.

Mar 23, 20233 min read
Empact International: A New Name for a New Era of Global Impact
Empact Northwest becomes Empact International, expanding global impact, and empowering communities.


Feb 15, 20231 min read
Empact Provides Critical Relief to Syrian Earthquake Refugees
Empact Northwest is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the risks and mitigating the impacts of natural and man-made disasters...


Feb 13, 20232 min read
The Work In Türkiye Continues
Our team in Türkiye has been hard at work these past several days, pushing tirelessly forward to assist those most in need. Team 2...


Feb 10, 20231 min read
Empact's Turkey Team 1 is on the Ground, Team 2 is Enroute
Barely 72 hours after the terrible earthquake of February 6th, Empact's first team of disaster medical specialists and medical...


Feb 6, 20231 min read
Empact launching a medical team in response to the Turkey Earthquake
In the coming days, and in partnership with multiple strategic partners, Empact will launch a small Medical Pathfinder team of highly...


Jan 26, 20231 min read
Making a Difference in Siversk, UA: 7 Tons of Aid Delivered by Our Team in Ukraine
This week, our team in Ukraine made a significant impact on the lives of the people in Siversk by delivering 7 tons of much-needed aid....


Jan 11, 20231 min read
Empact's Team Begins Telecom Work in Ukraine
At Empact, we believe that all people have the right to access essential services regardless of their geographical location. We are proud...


Dec 15, 20222 min read
New Telecom Initiative Connecting Ukraine Communities and Hospitals
Empact and our Ukrainian NGO partner Stay Safe UA are excited to announce a new funding appeal, seeking $125,000 to fund communications...


Sep 14, 20221 min read
Empact is Back in Ukraine
On September 2nd, Empact's own dog handler/logistician/fixer supreme, Dave T., traveled with his canine partner to begin part 2 of his...

Sep 13, 20221 min read
Empact Executive Director Featured on Podcast
Recently, Empact's Executive Director, Jake GIllanders, was asked to share his thoughts on the role of nonprofit organizations in the...


May 28, 20221 min read
Still hard at work in Ukraine
Empact's team #Ukraine is still hard at work with team members Dave, Aaron, and James delivering supplies throughout western Ukraine to...


Mar 15, 20222 min read
Empact's Poland pathfinders team is back, now the real work begins
Your first Empact team to deploy to #Poland, #Ukraine, and the border region has returned to the states and our next round of dedicated...


Mar 10, 20222 min read
*From our team member on the ground in Poland*
It is easy to slip into being so focused on the work on the ground in #disaster relief that I forget the lives that are truly touched by...


Mar 7, 20222 min read
Updates from our #Ukraine team
What a whirlwind 4 days it’s been! Empact’s Pathfinders team has been very busy learning the “ground truth” about the #UkraineCrisis...


Mar 3, 20221 min read
Empact has Landed in Krakow
Your Empact team has made it into Poland and has started the process of setting up long term relief operations for refugees from the...

Mar 1, 20221 min read
Ukraine Pathfinders are in the Air
Empact’s Pathfinder team focused on the #Poland-#Ukraine border is in the air! We’ve made our way onto the first leg of travel from...
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