We’d love to hear from you. To learn more about how to work with us to transform the lives of rural Ethiopians, please fill out the contact form below and someone will be in touch with you. See answers to frequently asked questions below.
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We dedicate significant time to understanding where our work is most needed and where the local commitment is greatest. Learn more about our strategic approach.
Our sister organization, Glimmer Austin, was born out of the desire to support and grow innovative, start-up nonprofits serving our hometown of Austin, Texas. In 2003, Donna and Philip Berber saw an opportunity to make a significant impact in the development of Austin’s nonprofit community by identifying new programs with high potential and providing seed capital and mentorship to help them reach their next step.
Glimmer Austin supports innovative solutions to the biggest challenges facing youth and seniors in Austin. Over the past 12 years, Glimmer Austin has awarded $7.6 million in grants to 160 programs. As successful social investors, 95% of organizations funded by Glimmer Austin since 2003 are still serving Austin today. Learn more about how we are addressing the current needs of the most vulnerable communities in Austin at www.glimmeraustin.org.
Glimmer does not accept grant applications or provide donations. We rely on outside funding to implement multi-year programs in rural communities across four regions of Ethiopia. We work with locally-based partner organizations to implement our projects. By focusing on long-term programs in rural Ethiopia, we can create the greatest impact.
While Glimmer does not provide grants, if you are an Austin, Texas-based nonprofit, you may qualify for a seed grant through our sister organization A Glimmer of Hope Austin. Please find more information on the Austin grant application process here.
Glimmer works exclusively in four regions of Ethiopia to implement livelihoods, education and health projects. If your organization works within our geographic and program areas of focus, please send us your information. We will contact you if there is an opportunity for us to work together, but please note that we do not provide grants or donations.
We take a holistic approach. Glimmer brings together the lifesaving projects needed to lift communities out of poverty in rural Ethiopia. Our livelihoods, education and health projects create a powerful force for change. Learn more about our work.
We listen first. Glimmer works in partnership with the Ethiopian people to support the country’s own development goals and create sustainable change together.
We promise high return on your donation. 100% of every dollar goes directly to projects in the field. All operating costs are covered by an endowment. With Glimmer, your investment goes farther and creates the most impact. Donate today.
We have deep grassroots expertise in Ethiopia. Our long-term investment since 2000 means we are deeply knowledgeable about how to impact change in Ethiopia. We know the ecosystem of need and we eliminate bureaucracy through our established relationships at every level. We work from the ground up and we stay in our communities until the work is done. Explore our projects.
We pioneer solutions to the biggest challenges facing rural communities. Glimmer looks for the opportunities to bring about the deepest, most effective impacts. In rural Ethiopia, that starts with women and girls who carry the greatest burden of poverty. When we saw girls dropping out at the start of high school, we piloted girls’ clubs to overcome challenges with staying in school while menstruating. We have learned that mothers determine the outcome for their children. Supporting women with stable income opportunities puts food on the table, and providing health care access for every stage of motherhood results in thriving families. See our case study on the impact in one village five years after our work.
Donations to Glimmer go to villages and programs where funds are needed most at the moment.
Every donation is assigned to a village and when you share your email address with us, we will send you updates about the specific village your donation is supporting. We want you to experience the impact you are making in Ethiopia.
Donations made on the Glimmer website must be entered in US dollars. You can use an online currency converter to check the current exchange rate.
Yes. As a 501(c)(3) organization, gifts and donations to Glimmer are tax-deductible. Online donors will receive an email tax receipt, and those who donate by check, money order or wire will receive a mailed tax receipt.
Your credit card information is secure when you donate to Glimmer. All credit card processing is handled through our secure payment provider, Affinipay, which is fully certified and compliant with all PCI standards for secure transactions.
We appreciate your support! You can donate online here.
Prefer to donate by check or money order? Please mail your donation to:
A Glimmer of Hope
3103 Bee Caves Rd
Ste 201
Austin, Texas 78746
Interested in making a stock donation or giving by wire? Please contact us here.
Are you a foundation, corporation or business interested in partnering with Glimmer? Please contact us here.
Glimmer's staff and partners work at full capacity to oversee and implement our projects in the field, so we are not able to coordinate work or volunteer opportunities in Ethiopia. We do share news and stories about our work on our website and by email. Sign up to receive occasional email updates on Glimmer’s work.
Visit our jobs page to learn about any current job or internship opportunities at Glimmer in Austin, Texas.
Yes! Glimmer interns are critical to our movement. Our staff is driven by the cause to help women and children living in extreme poverty in Ethiopia and we are often looking for energetic, hard-working interns to join our close-knit team in Austin, Texas. If you’re interested in using your skills to help fight poverty, we want to hear from you. Visit our jobs page for more information.
Make a donation – 100% of your contribution will go directly to projects in Ethiopia. Click here to donate to Glimmer.
Spread the word – One of the most important ways you can support Glimmer is to tell someone else about our work! Share our work on Facebook or in person with your friends and family.
Glimmer’s operating expenses are covered by an endowment. This guarantees that 100% of your donation goes directly to projects that help improve the lives of women and children in need in rural Ethiopia. With all of our fundraising and administrative costs covered by the endowment — including credit card transaction fees — we can ensure that every dollar donated goes directly to the field.
We follow up on our 100% promise with proof. We show all of our donors how their money is spent and where it went. How do we prove it? Emails with village progress reports tell the stories of the people and communities impacted by your donation.
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