This can be a celebratory time of year. A season of festivity, but also a season of care, when we take time to recognize the needs of others. It is fulfilling to give back, and that’s what Giving Tuesday is all about! On this international day of philanthropy, people everywhere are inspired to contribute to their favorite nonprofits, creating charitable momentum around the world.
When you donate to Facing History today, you are part of that momentum!
Facing History education belongs in every school. And your support drives us closer to that being a reality. But why every school? Because…
We stand up for educators. Teaching is difficult, overwhelming, and many in this field feel undervalued. Our professional training, personal outreach, and adaptable lesson plans give educators the confidence and resources they need to transform classrooms into brave, welcoming spaces.
We model healthy democracy for students. Our kids discover their agency by listening first, engaging in respectful dialogue, and building a community of belonging. By teaching the necessity of civic participation and connecting history to today, our students learn to read the news, consider the facts, and make informed decisions.
We create schools where everyone belongs. Districts and schools who join with Facing History note improved academic performance and an equity-minded atmosphere where educators and students alike are more conscientious and motivated.
One recent donor explained why she shares in our mission. “There is such importance in educating youth: to become critical thinkers, to see and make moral choices, to have compassion for their fellow human beings, and to be able to figure out how to most effectively make that compassion active.”
By lifting up our teachers, and partnering with more schools, we can reach the next generation. But none of this is possible without financial support. With your Giving Tuesday gift, our learning community can continue to bring Facing History to young people around the country and across the globe, nurturing the changemakers of tomorrow. Will you be a changemaker today?
Vice President and Chief Officer, Operations & Advancement
Facing History & Ourselves
Facing History and Ourselves uses lessons of history to challenge teachers and their students to stand up to bigotry and hate. We believe the bigotry and hate that we witness today are the legacy of brutal injustices of the past. Through our partnership with educators around the world, we are creating the next generation of leaders who will build a world based on knowledge and compassion, the foundation for more democratic, equitable, and just societies.
