Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues into its second year, Global Communities remains committed to increasing the safety and well-being of the millions who have been displaced or affected by the war.
Global Communities delivers essential solutions to complex challenges from the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and financial inclusion.
Our support for communities at the forefront of their own development includes bringing together local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more just, prosperous and equitable global community.
4.4 million+
people reached to meet urgent needs and build long-term resilience
16,711,841
healthy meals served to 300,000 primary school students in three countries
$249 million
in loans to entrepreneurs, small businesses and homeowners to increase economic opportunity
OUR APPROACH
We work to advance inclusive development and equitable growth.
Because we were founded in the cooperative housing movement, a community-led approach has been central to our work from the very start. Global Communities prioritizes nimble, evidence-based programs developed in partnership with communities impacted by poverty, disasters and conflict.
OUR GLOBAL REACH
We have deep roots in more than 30 countries around the world.
We stand with communities at the forefront of their own development in the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
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Improving Access to Water and Sanitation
The extent to which these projects will help our people cannot be overemphasized. They have brought tremendous improvement in the lives of the people, as they will reduce the time wasted in searching for water from streams and other unreliable sources.
—Lawal Tamimu, District Chief Executive of Sawla-TunaKalba, Ghana
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