Global Ambassador

To expand our global micro-impact initiatives and reach more diverse communities, the Newman Global Ambassador Program is specifically tailored for students residing outside the United States and Canada. NGI is committed to supporting these students’ small-scale projects that can make a significant impact. Additionally, students within the United States and Canada, who have direct connections …

Project Capricorn

Project Capricorn is our flagship mentoring initiative, deeply committed to guiding young student-athletes in their quest to strike a harmonious balance between their athletic pursuits, mental well-being, and academic responsibilities. Within this program, we expertly match these emerging sports talents with seasoned athletes who serve as mentors, imparting invaluable wisdom and strategies to navigate their …

Project Butterfly – Canada & United States

“Project Butterfly” is an online initiative aimed at enhancing reading comprehension and narrowing educational disparities. This program offers engaging reading materials and interactive activities designed to cater to learners of all backgrounds and abilities. By focusing on comprehension skills, vocabulary building, and critical thinking, “Project Butterfly” equips students with the tools they need to excel …

Open Arms – Canada

In response to the significant influx of refugees arriving in Canada in 2021, NGI, in collaboration with local businesses, the community, and other organizations, embarked on a mission to facilitate the seamless settlement of these deserving families into their new home. Our comprehensive assistance extended beyond providing shelter; we furnished them with essential clothing, furniture, …

Pasta It Forward – Canada

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a heartwarming collaboration emerged as volunteers, NGI (Newman Global Initiative), and local businesses in Vaughan united to prepare and distribute meals to the dedicated frontline workers and individuals facing challenging circumstances. This impactful initiative, lovingly dubbed ‘Pasta it Forward,’ demonstrated the power of community solidarity. Together, they worked …

Maurizio and Matthew

“¡HOLA!” said an upbeat young girl about five years old from the second-floor window as I looked up and smiled, except a minute later I was stunned. My dad and I waited at the front door of a shelter operated by CNN hero Dr. Ricardo for children in Lima, Peru, the door opened and there …

NGI Fundraisers

The students at NGI are actively raising funds to support various causes, aligning with the organization’s mantra of creating micro-impacts in people’s lives. Our team is dedicated to contributing not only to larger initiatives like mental health, addiction, education, and access to food and water but also to smaller, often overlooked incentives such as senior …

Shanti Bhavan – India

In 2021, the NGI team funded all textbooks for Shanti Bhavan for an academic year, raising over $7,000 USD for this initiative. Shanti Bhavan is a residential school and nonprofit organization located in Tamil Nadu, India. Dr. Abraham George founded it in 1997 with the mission of providing quality education and holistic development opportunities to …

Inspira – Peru

NGI, in collaboration with 2018 CNN Hero Dr. Ricardo Pun-Chong, has an ongoing initiative through Inspira, which has made a significant impact by aiding over 2,700 families in Peru. Founded in 2008 by Dr. Pun-Chong, Inspira initially supported children with cancer and later expanded its services to assist those suffering from burns, cerebral palsy, and …

Caritas School of Life – Canada

This ongoing initiative is dedicated to supporting mental health and addiction recovery, including comprehensive bed-based programs for both men and women. The initiative has played a crucial role in funding detox beds, which are integral to the recovery process. Additionally, it has contributed significantly to the development and implementation of educational programs designed to aid …