It’s mid-October here in Quito, Ecuador, but you wouldn’t know it from the scenery. There are no leaves turning gold and red. No crisp, cold air. Being right on the Equator, nestled in the Andes mountains, means our temperatures are wonderfully consistent and mild all year. We’ve got palm trees in Quito—lots of them!—and thanks … Read more
As we move through 2025, I’m excited to share that iGive Global continues to expand its reach in empowering extraordinary lives through microfinance. With seven new loans initiated this quarter, our active loan portfolio has grown to 34 entrepreneurs across multiple countries. Since our founding, we’ve had the privilege of investing in 114 small business … Read more
2023 for a banner year for investing in the lives of at-risk women, children, and people groups around the world! In this year in review article we’ll try to highlight key events and activities as we embarked to fulfill our mission and expand the work of iGive Global. Let’s dive into the details. New Board … Read more
What an experience! Our fall 2023 Ecuador trip was a tremendous 8-day trip that saw us cover the heights of the Andes (over 13,500 feet) to the lowlands of the Ecuadorian Amazon Jungle. I was privileged to have my 18-year-old daughter accompany me on the trip. As a young professional photographer, it was a great … Read more
Mike Gingerich, founder of iGive Global, has launched a new fundraising effort, the Ironman 70.3 Fundraiser Triathlone for a Cause, in connection with his participation in the October Ironman 70.3 triathlon in Wilmington, North Carolina. iGive Global’s mission centers around empowering women, children, and refugees worldwide by providing support to empower them to rise to … Read more
I like to say my aim is to live a life that adds value and is uncommon. Any other way is simply flowing aimlessly with the masses! The same could be said for businesses. There are many paths that a business could take that seek only profits, competing like everyone else. But what if they … Read more
The Iraq Marathon Fundraiser Quick Snapshot Originally shared on www.mikegingerich.com. iGive Global founder Mike Gingerich is running a marathon, 26.2 miles, in a race in Iraq this October With iGive Global we are raising funds for families that had their homes destroyed by ISIS in the greater Mosul area of northern Iraq It takes … Read more
It’s August and that means a chance for me, Mike, to map out a personal challenge that can benefit our mission at iGive Global. This time it’s me on a bike… going farther than I’ve ever gone. I’m racing a 31 miler on my birthday, August 20, and want to raise funds for my upcoming … Read more
“Go and do likewise.” A simple statement but with significant and powerful implications. That’s where the idea of “Run for Refugees” comes from. The statement comes from Jesus’ words in Luke 10:37 known most commonly as the Parable of the Good Samaritan. It’s a statement that comes at the end of a story Jesus shares … Read more
Add value. Be uncommon. Intriguing terms, but what do they mean in reality? It’s that very question that I wanted to flush out in more practical detail which prompted me to write a personal reflection journal with guided insights that define and expand on what it means to live a life that adds value and … Read more