World Neighbors

05/27/2026

Celebrate 75 years of impact with the latest issue of Neighbors.
Click the link below to read inspiring stories of community and generosity!🌍

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05/15/2026

A landmark ruling from India’s Supreme Court could help millions of girls stay in school by recognizing menstrual health as a fundamental right.

This is exactly why World Neighbors’ work in India matters. Through community-led programs focused on health, education and dignity, women and girls are gaining access to the resources and support they need to thrive.

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05/12/2026

As Starbucks marks 15 years in Guatemala, World Neighbors reflects with gratitude on 12 years of grant partnership through The Starbucks Foundation’s Origin Grants initiative. This long standing collaboration has helped advance women’s leadership, strengthen livelihoods and improve access to water, sanitation and hygiene in Guatemala’s coffee growing communities.

Starbucks Guatemala continues to strengthen its presence in the market with new coffeehouses, including the recently opened Europlaza location, while celebrating the origin of coffee with iconic offerings such as Starbucks Casi Cielo. Starbucks has met its 100 million coffee tree commitment and pled...

05/02/2026

So glad we got to celebrate Dr. Kate Schecter this week at The Journal Record’s Most Admired CEOs event! This well deserved recognition reflects Kate’s leadership and heart for World Neighbors’ mission.

We also want to congratulate all of the other incredible leaders in our community that were recognized alongside her. Thank you for helping make Oklahoma (and the world) a better place!

04/24/2026

🎬 In case you missed it:

World Neighbors’ CEO Kate Schecter joined KOCO 5 to share why community led development matters - and how World Neighbors continues to partner with neighbors worldwide after 75 years.

Thank you to everyone who celebrated World Neighbors Day and this milestone anniversary with us. The work continues and we’re excited for the next 75 years of neighbors helping neighbors!

04/22/2026

As we continue celebrating World Neighbors Day on our 75th anniversary, we’re also honoring 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆 by lifting up what sustains us all: healthy land, resilient communities and locally driven solutions. 🌱🌍

This article highlights how agroecology can strengthen food sovereignty by improving nutrition, biodiversity and climate resilience while keeping control of food systems in the hands of local communities.

Read more here🔗

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04/22/2026

Today we celebrate 75 years of World Neighbors. 🎉🌍

Today is extra special:
✔️ Our 75th Anniversary
✔️ World Neighbors Day, officially proclaimed by the Mayor of Oklahoma City!
✔️ Earth Day

For 75 years, we've partnered with communities to care for the planet, strengthen local leadership and build sustainable futures—made possible by neighbors like you!

04/22/2026

🎥 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴!

World Neighbors’ CEO Kate Schecter will be on KOCO 5 today sharing the story of World Neighbors, our 75 year legacy, and how community led solutions are creating lasting change.

Turn on KOCO 5 this morning at 11:40am and celebrate this special day with us!

04/22/2026

The Mayor of Oklahoma City has officially proclaimed today as World Neighbors Day as we celebrate 75 years of World Neighbors working alongside communities to create lasting change around the world.

We’re honored to call OKC home and grateful to our neighbors, near and far, who make this work possible. Here’s to 75 years of partnership and impact! 🌍🎉

04/21/2026

Tomorrow marks a historic milestone for World Neighbors. Founded in Oklahoma in 1951, we’ve spent 75 years partnering with communities around the world to build lasting, community led solutions to hunger, poverty and environmental challenges.

This anniversary belongs to all of us -- the donors who believe in long term change, the staff who lead the work around the world and the partners who walk alongside us.

Join us tomorrow as we celebrate World Neighbors Day in Oklahoma City! 💛 Thank you for being part of our story.