Projects with purpose.
Explore the initiatives, collaborations and ideas Newman Global has brought to life.
The Hummingbird Platform
Driven by a vision for inclusive education, Nicole Newman and her team are launching the next phase of the Newman Global Initiative’s “Project Butterfly”:…
Paolo Rogato Legacy Project
Coach Paolo Rogato built more than skilled athletes, he built leaders defined by integrity, work ethic, and heart. The Paolo Rogato Legacy Project transforms…
View projectRed Tulip Project
The Red Tulip Project, supporting Waves of Changes for Autism, champions true inclusion and acceptance. In Ontario, 78% of autistic children face waitlists for…
View projectThe Bridging Mission
True community support means ensuring everyone has a voice, particularly when navigating the complexities of the legal system. The Bridging Mission is an advocacy…
View projectProject Alpine Echo
Since 2024, Eric Newman has been a dedicated champion for winter sports accessibility, collecting essential ski gear for children who might otherwise miss the…
View projectProject Sky Blue
Following a successful soft launch in 2025, Project Sky Blue is now hitting its stride. Led by the visionary duo of Nicole Newman and…
View projectThe Legends 29 Initiative
In 2025, Matthew Newman, a freshman student in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, started the Legends 29 initiative to assist local individuals and families. The initiative provides…
View projectThe Sunflower Project
The Sunflower Project, a Newman Global Initiative, is dedicated to delivering essential food, clothing, and household items to both local and international organizations. This…
View projectModesto Project
The “Nano Fund,” or “Modesto Project,” offers small, no-obligation micro-funds to support individuals, food programs, businesses, and education. Designed as a simple helping hand,…
View projectButterfly Voice
Driven by our vision for inclusive education, Nicole Newman and her team are progressing the Newman Global Initiative’s “Project Butterfly” with its next phase,…
View projectWe Can Help Foundation
NGI has joined forces with the We Can Help Foundation, founded by our student mentor, Mercedes Tibollo. The foundation’s mission is to alleviate the…
View projectThe Lotus Project: Blooming Hope for Crohn’s and Colitis
Inspired by her mother’s journey with Crohn’s disease, Nicole De Marco created The Lotus Project to raise awareness and support for the 300,000 Canadians…
View projectGlobal 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…
View projectProject Capricorn
Project Capricorn serves as our flagship mentoring initiative, uniquely driven by passionate high school student volunteers who coordinate peer support networks, organize workshops, and…
View projectProject Butterfly – Canada & United States
Project Butterfly serves as our dynamic digital initiative dedicated to enhancing reading comprehension and narrowing persistent educational disparities. Driven largely by passionate high school…
View projectOpen Arms – Canada
Following the significant influx of refugees arriving in Canada in 2021, NGI partnered closely with local businesses, community groups, and social service organizations to…
View projectPasta It Forward – Canada
During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, a remarkable grassroots movement blossomed in Vaughan. Driven primarily by passionate high school student volunteers, the Newman…
View projectMaurizio 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…
View projectNGI 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…
View projectShanti Bhavan – India
In 2021, the Newman Global Initiative demonstrated the extraordinary power of youth-led philanthropy by funding an entire academic year of textbooks for Shanti Bhavan.…
View projectInspira – Peru
Through a powerful international partnership with Inspira and 2018 CNN Hero Dr. Ricardo Pun-Chong, the Newman Global Initiative proudly supports a life-changing healthcare mission…
View projectCaritas School of Life – Canada
Supporting mental health and addiction recovery requires deep community commitment, a mission passionately championed at the Caritas School of Life. This vital initiative focuses…
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