You’re probably very aware that real positive change rarely makes the news cycle.
And that’s because it happens in moments and in places most people never see.
Think hospital corridors, think kitchens that feed those in need, think of women terrified to answer their phones because of domestic violence, think of the families of extremely premature babies wondering “will she make it?” Or for a moment, think of the families of so-called ‘disabled’ kids wondering what’s in store for them.
It’s exactly this kind of world-shifting work that these four new B1G1 Worthy Causes have been doing for many years now.
They work in different corners of the world, yet they share something powerful: a belief that small, consistent acts of care can change a life.
And that’s great news.
Of course, they've all made it through the fairly gruelling B1G1 vetting processes too.
So let’s go deeper and meet some people who can make our news joyful today.
Alliance for Positive Change
In New York City, more than 1.2 million people struggle to put food on the table.
Rising prices, high rents, and shrinking food programs have made an already difficult situation harder. And for people living with HIV or other chronic conditions, a steady, nourishing meal becomes a critical part of their health itself.
Alliance for Positive Change has been quietly meeting that need for years.
Through their Food and Nutrition Services, they provide 20,000 meals a year, distribute 2,800 pantry bags, hand out more than 1,000 food vouchers, and serve 3,000 snack and grab-and-go meals.
The numbers are moving, but they only tell part of the story. Behind each meal is a person who can now focus on their health instead of their next meal.
You can find out more and support their project on B1G1 now:
DV Safe Phone
For someone trying to leave a domestic violence situation, a mobile phone can mean the difference between calling for help and being cut off completely.
Founded in Australia, DV Safe Phone collects donated phones that would otherwise become e-waste, carefully refurbishes them with new screens and batteries, and gets them into the hands of survivors. Stunning isn’t it?
Their network spans over 550 frontline services, including domestic violence agencies, police stations, hospitals, and safe houses.
Since 2020, they've redistributed more than 17,000 phones. Yes, a staggering 2,000 plus phones a year. And each one becomes a way to call emergency services, reach a loved one, talk to a child's school, or gather the evidence needed to begin again.
One survivor in Queensland put it very simply:
"DV Safe Phone provided me a phone at no cost when mine was broken after a DV incident. It gave me independence, safety, and hope when I needed it most."
A small device. And an enormous difference.
You can find out more and support their project on B1G1 now:
The Little Miracles Trust
Their story began in 1986, when two Wellington families found themselves facing long nights in neonatal units, and almost no one to turn to who truly understood what it felt like that the joy of a new birth might end in unimaginable grief..
Out of that experience, something gentle and enduring took shape.
Today, The Little Miracles Trust supports families across all 23 neonatal units in New Zealand.
Trained Family Support Coordinators sit alongside parents in the hardest moments. Care packs filled with journals, hygiene items and small comforts bring a little dignity to long, uncertain days. People feel seen.
It's the kind of support that doesn't fix what's broken, but reminds families they aren't carrying it alone. And sometimes, that's everything.
You can find out more and support their projects on B1G1 now:
We Are Beams
In 1996, a small group of parents in Kent, England decided they could do better for their disabled children than what the system was offering. So they started their own charity, directly accountable to the families it served.
Nearly three decades on, We Are Beams now supports more than 450 children, young people and families at any one time.
Their work is wide-ranging and deeply practical: drop-in advice sessions for overwhelmed parents, parenting programmes designed specifically for families of disabled children, and holiday clubs, play schemes and theatre trips where children get to simply be children no matter what.
For parents, there's the quiet relief of being heard by someone who understands.
For children, there's the joy of making friends, trying new things, and being included.
And for young adults aged 18 to 25, a dedicated club ensures the support doesn't stop just because they've grown up.
You can find out more and support their projects on B1G1 now:
- Provide Support for Parents of Children with Disabilities
- Support Inclusive Activities for Children with Disabilities
So we have 4 new causes and one shared belief.
A meal in New York. A phone in Queensland. A hand to hold in a Wellington NICU. A child's laughter in Kent.
They look different. They feel different. But they share the same truth: change rarely arrives in grand gestures. It arrives in small, faithful acts repeated over and over, until a life looks different than it did before.
We're honoured to welcome these four organisations into the B1G1 community and deeply grateful to you, our B1G1: Business for Good Member, for making their work possible.
Here's to another year of small giving with enormous heart.
Oh …. and there's more on the way…
These four are just the beginning. In the coming months, we'll be welcoming even more new Worthy Causes into the B1G1 community, with projects taking root in New Zealand, the Philippines, and Nepal.
Each one brings its own story, its own corner of the world, and its own quiet way of making life a little better for someone who needs it.
We can hardly wait to introduce them to you soon.
