Last year marked a very special milestone--20 years since I founded Baal Dan Charities, inspired by the belief that even the smallest act of kindness can make a profound difference in a child’s life.

To honor this journey, we created a short film that captures the magic, courage, and compassion at the heart of Baal Dan.
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“The Little Hero” is a gentle, enchanting story brought to life by the extraordinary storyteller, artist, and actor Sol Landerman. His narration invites children into a world where empathy becomes heroism and where small hearts can create big change.

This film is a gift to all the little ones and the little heroes in your life.
🌟 Watch the World Premiere: https://lnkd.in/gE24zSM5
💛 Support Baal Dan’s work with children: www.baaldan.org
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Thank you for being part of this incredible 20-year journey.
Wishing for Peace on Earth to all this year. 

It is easy to make giving part of your resolutions in 2026. You can make a one-time donation to start off this year or set up a recurring monthly donation you can set up one time for the rest of the year.

You can also check if your company offers employee paycheck deduction and company matching.
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We have big goals ahead this year - from continuing to support our little ones at orphanages in India, providing daily food and supplies for programs for children with special needs in Nepal and South Africa and hopefully extending our food rations program in Ethiopia! With your help we can all bring a smile and hope to children in need!

Wishing you blessings, joy and peace this coming year!

Don’t forget to make a donation before midnight on December 31st!
100% of your donation goes directly to feed children because Baal Dan is run by volunteers that subsidize all the administrative costs of running this charity.

​Baal Dan is Tax-Exempt: Baal Dan Charities is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to Baal Dan Charities are deductible under section 170 of the code. Baal Dan is classified as a public charity and qualified to receive tax-deductible bequests, devises, transfers and gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the code.


This little one and her mother are part of Baal Dan’s food rations grant partnership with Action for Social Development and Environmental Protection Organization (ASDEPO). Each ration bundle costs about $60 and provides food for 3 months for a child in need. 

Just a few months ago, I was in Ethiopia and witnessed the amazing impact Baal Dan makes for children in need. Our food rations partnership with ASDEPO enabled us to save the lives of over 600 children who were so severely malnourished that their arm circumference was smaller than just two fingers. It was humbling to see, and it was my most precious moment this year.

*In the past year here are the grants that were activated!
1. ASDEPO (Ethiopia)  for food rations for 600 children.
2. CHILD HAVEN (India) for biogas system, sewing machines, vitamins, daily food and school supplies for 500 children.
3. JAGRITI SCHOOL FOR BLIND (India) for daily food and school supplies as well as tech equipment for 100 orphaned girls who are blind.
4. LIGHTHOUSE (South Africa) for daily food and new school uniforms and shoes for children and young adults with special needs.
*Grant funds listed were sent to grantees in Dec 2024.
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I hope that your holiday season is blessed, happy, peaceful and safe.

Every dollar counts and we make our funds stretch as far as they can to help as many little ones as possible with virtually no overhead unlike many other organizations.

For anyone curious about a career in research, I am thankful to Significant Insights, James Endersby (Opinium) and James Whaley for the opportunity to share some of my own journey.
Here is a link to the article: https://www.significantinsightsmedia.com/how-did-you-get-there-tanya-pint​

It's wonderful to be featured in the Greenbook's Executive Insights series in an article on "The Power of Purpose: How Charitable Giving Strengthens the Insights Community" alongside James Whaley, CEO of OvationMR and Steve Quirk, President of Quirk's Media and Marketing Research Education Foundation MREF covering our recent Esomar 2025.💡 Here's a snippet:
"The conversation also addressed a growing hesitation among companies to give publicly, amid political polarization and concerns about reputational risk. Tanya's advice: start with the why. She says that if you’ve defined your mission and communicated your values, you can withstand scrutiny. “Authenticity and alignment can help buffer you against any potential risks.” Every partnership carries risk, but the benefits of giving, to society and to your own people, far outweigh it."
📖 Read the Greenbook article here: https://www.greenbook.org/insights/executive-insights/the-power-of-purpose-how-charitable-giving-strengthens-the-insights-community

🌍 See the Esomar 2025 session here: https://youtu.be/e_AcaPL-wsg?si=tQS1UJ7yySAfXkZ4

Today is #GivingTuesday! The holidays are important for Baal Dan Charities because that is when the majority of our funds come in. Please make a donation at www.baaldan.org - every dollar counts for us and we do our best to ensure it goes to children in need - without admin costs. Thank you so much for your support. 

The month of December usually flies by so we wanted to send just one message this month to ask you to please remember to donate to Baal Dan!

Almost all the funds we raise come in over the holidays - it is a critical time for us to fill our funds to help keep feeding and supporting children in need.

From Ethiopia to India, Ukraine, Nepal and South Africa, we help grassroots projects and local NGOs with life-saving grants for food, supplies and education.

Consider giving a one-time donation, signing up to be a monthly donor for 2026 or asking your company to make a match!

Every dollar counts and we make our funds stretch as far as they can to help as many little ones as possible with virtually no overhead unlike many other organizations.

We have children in South Africa with special needs that we provide uniforms and daily food to each year. This small center is a lifeline of support and hope for children living in extreme poverty.

We have children in India and Nepal that are orphans or have special needs that we provide daily food, supplies, education and more. It only takes $50 a month to feed each child for a month. Their smiles say it all! 

We have boys in Nepal we support with daily food, counselling and education to help them build resilience and hope as they recover from trauma, abuse and neglect.

This Thanksgiving, we are deeply grateful for you. Your generosity has brought hope and nourishment to children who need it most.

Because of your support we have helped hundreds of little ones in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, South Africa and Ukraine. Thank you for choosing to make a difference. You remind us that gratitude is not just a feeling—it’s an action. From all of us at Baal Dan, we wish you and your loved ones a joyful Thanksgiving filled with warmth, peace, and abundance. With heartfelt thanks to you and all our amazing volunteers and sponsors.

From baking to races, our little ones and young adults with special needs get so much support through the Lighthouse Stimulation Center in South Africa. We have been providing grants to Lucille and the team there for many years and I just love getting their updates and reports on how they spend our grant right down to detailed receipts. When you give to Baal Dan you will always know where your money goes.