Remembering the Nepal Earthquake 5 Years Later

Remembering the Nepal Earthquake 5 Years Later

Today marks the 5-year anniversary of this devastating earthquake, which left thousands homeless and impacted close to one third of the country’s population. This year marks the 10-year anniversary of LuminAID, and as we have reflected on the last 10 years, the Nepal Earthquake in 2015 stands out.
LuminAID Featured on Forbes and Amazon for International Women’s Day

LuminAID Featured on Forbes and Amazon for International Women’s Day

Amazon and Diane von Furstenberg celebrated International Women’s Day with an inspiring parternship. One of LuminAID's founders, Andrea Sreshta, joined the experience as one of the featured women in charge.
Nonprofit Resources for Remote Work - Discounted and Free Software

Nonprofit Resources for Remote Work - Discounted and Free Software

One of our big projects has been expanding the LuminAID for Nonprofits program to provide a community and resources for nonprofits that go beyond our subsidies. We have added a new Nonprofit Resources section to our website, which covers things like fundraising, discounts and grants, software, tools, and industry updat
5 Things Better Than Netflix That Involve Fresh Air

5 Things Better Than Netflix That Involve Fresh Air

It’s easy to feel the boredom creeping in as we stay inside. But, staying home doesn't have to mean staying in. Here are 5 ways to escape your living room and enjoy your outdoor space!
How to Help While Staying Home During COVID-19

How to Help While Staying Home During COVID-19

Though the COVID-19 pandemic is a crisis that calls for a different type of response than a hurricane or an earthquake, we're proud to see people mobilizing to help those who are vulnerable and to keep each other safe, healthy, and fed. We’re a small business, and we expect things will get tough before they get better, but we also want to be there for our community and actively seek out new ways to help. We’ve put together some ideas, and wanted to share them with you, our community, as well.
Nonprofit Resources for Remote Work - Guides and Trainings

Nonprofit Resources for Remote Work - Guides and Trainings

You can find our roundup of software for remote work here: Free or Discounted Software for Nonprofits In addition to making their software tools free or low-cost for nonprofits, many companies are also publishing guides on how to effectively transition to remote work and collaborate while staying home.
How We're Supporting Our Nonprofit Community During COVID-19

How We're Supporting Our Nonprofit Community During COVID-19

Dear Nonprofit Partners and Friends, During times of crisis, many find comfort in this well-known quote from Fred Rogers (better known as Mr. Rogers): “My mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” Whether the crisis is an earthquake, a hurricane, or a pandemic
How COVID-19 is Impacting Humanitarian Travel and International Shipping

How COVID-19 is Impacting Humanitarian Travel and International Shipping

May 11th, 2020 With the COVID-19 coronavirus causing travel restrictions, flight cancellations, and stay-at-home orders worldwide, nonprofits who had planned on service trips or in-person aid distributions are now scrambling to adjust their plans.
LuminAID Featured on Shark Tank

LuminAID Featured on Shark Tank

LuminAID’s founders Anna and Andrea faced the tank in Shark Tank Season 6, Episode 20. In a Shark Tank update, ABC listed LuminAID as one of Shark Tank’s best companies.