When I watch the news and read books and magazines I am reminded of the global picture and the need to be conscious of what is happening to my neighbors around the world. It is very easy for each of us to get tunnel vision when we consider how difficult things are financially here in the United States. However, we are still a very rich and blessed country compared to the long-standing suffering that goes on in other parts of the world. I was very pleased to discover the following foundation that strives to ease pain and bring basic needs to children around the world.

This week’s pick: The Dorthea Haus Foundation grants funds to non-profit organizations in all parts of the world “to aid and assist in providing the basic needs of food, shelter, health and education to children, and to relieve the suffering of children with mental and physical handicaps through medical research or other means.”

The average grant size in 2007 was around $17,000 and there is a rolling deadline to apply. A phone call to the foundation or letter of inquiry should proceed an application for funding. Programs that serve vulnerable children who are sick, handicapped, orphaned injured or disfigured will be given preference. For additional information please click here.