Last updated and reviewed on 18th March 2025.

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Why We're Doing This

As a community, we believe in supporting each other, including during times of crisis. This page serves as a growing central hub where we can share resources, offer support, and uplift one another when it’s needed most. By pooling our knowledge and care, we hope to make it easier for those facing challenges to find the help they need. This is our way of ensuring that no one has to navigate difficult times alone—we are here for each other.

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This page is a work in progress and will be updated regularly. We encourage our community members to contribute by sharing relevant initiatives, resource links, or updates about individuals in need.

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Our Support Policy

1. At ChangemakerXchange, our crisis response is guided by our values of caring for each other’s wellbeing and offering help whenever we can. We prioritise ChangemakerXchange member-led initiatives, youth-led and carefully vetted third-party organizations, recommended by our CXC community members, team members or close partners. All supported initiatives must demonstrate clear objectives, accountability, and a direct impact on those affected by the crisis.

2. When we refer to a *crisis,* we mean situations that pose an urgent threat to someone’s life or livelihood —such as wars, conflicts, natural disasters, or personal emergencies. While we deeply value and respect the important work of our changemakers, this support is reserved for crises that impact lives directly, NOT challenges or financial difficulties within changemakers’ ventures.

3. We are committed to providing support in a manner that is ethical and responsible. Below is a guide to the types of initiatives that can or cannot be listed here:

   ✅ Supported Initiatives:

   • Efforts that directly support individuals in crisis, whether through:
     • Member-led initiatives with transparency and accountability, or
     • Trusted third-party organisations aligned with our values.

   ❌ Not Supported Initiatives:

   • Initiatives without transparency in how funds are used.
   • Initiatives that do not align with the CXC community values.
   • Venture-related issues or personal projects not linked to an urgent crisis as defined above.

4. Here are our guiding questions for assessing initiatives:

i. Does the initiative address a crisis? (By "crisis," we mean situations posing an urgent threat to well-being, such as wars, conflicts, natural disasters, or personal emergencies).

• If yes ✅, proceed to the next question.
• If no ❌, stop here.

ii. Does the initiative align with ChangemakerXchange values?

• If yes ✅, proceed to the next question.
• If no ❌, stop here.

iii. Is the initiative run by an internationally recognized organisation (e.g., Médecins Sans Frontières, Red Cross)?

• If yes, conduct a background check to confirm the initiative’s credibility, and if all is well, include it on the page ✅.
• If no (for smaller, grassroots, or privately led initiatives), is it personally backed / positively referenced by a CXC community member OR by trusted local references?
  • If no ❌, stop here.
  • If yes ✅, proceed to the next step.

iv. If backed by a community member, assess the following for final check:

• Does the donation page clearly explain how funds are connected to the target population/beneficiaries?
• Is there transparency in how donations will be used (e.g., every €100 will provide X number of tents)?
• Is the initiative supported by other organisations?
• Are there any red flags when conducting a swift online due diligence check?

1. Addressing the Crisis on the Ground

This section highlights initiatives that are making a difference on the ground, responding directly to crises as they unfold. These efforts—whether led by our own community members or trusted third-party organisations—are bringing vital support to those in affected areas/regions.

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Each initiative below was recommended by a member of the ChangemakerXchange community. The information provided was not written by the ChangemakerXchange team, so the wording and views may not fully reflect those of ChangemakerXchange.

Our main priority is to share opportunities to help, and we encourage thoughtful and mindful engagement as you explore ways to support.

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Addressing the Crisis on the Ground