Penny Appeal USA Blog

Penny Appeal USA is dedicated to ending the cycle of poverty through our innovative and sustainable programming around the world.

Ten Minutes I Will Never Forget: A Reflection from Egypt

August 28, 2026 No Comments

More than 64,000 children have been killed or injured in Gaza since October 2023 – and per a UN commission report released this June, child fatalities and injuries in that span exceed the total from four years of conflicts worldwide combined.

The Faces Behind the Numbers: A Day in Cape Town’s Forgotten Communities

July 7, 2026 No Comments

Mitchell’s Plain. Delft. The Cape Flats: Names that rarely make international headlines, but places that carry the weight of thousands of quiet struggles.

Packing with Purpose: How Neighbors Helping Neighbors and ICT Projects Are Creating Community Care

December 22, 2025 No Comments

Discover how Neighbors Helping Neighbors and ICT Essential Empowerment—two grassroots initiatives supported by Penny Appeal USA—are making a big impact through monthly kit-packing events. From hygiene essentials to food boxes, learn how local volunteers are showing up for their communities, one act of service at a time.

Syria Is Burning: You Can Help Feed Families Displaced by Wildfires

November 16, 2025 No Comments

Penny Appeal USA is responding to the devastating wildfires in northern Syria by delivering emergency food baskets to over 1,900 displaced families in urgent need.

Solar Wells in Afghanistan Transform Lives

September 30, 2025 No Comments

In this blog post, we will delve into a compelling case study featuring Abdul Rahman, a resident of Afghanistan, and the profound and lasting effects of Penny Appeal USA’s solar wells and power center in the village of Bahu Kariz. This illuminating example underscores the far-reaching impact of renewable energy infrastructure on local communities around the world.