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Increasing Revenue for Municipalities: Lessons from Global Communities’ IncluCity Program in Ghana
Increasing Revenue for Municipalities: Lessons from Global Communities’ IncluCity Program in Ghana Building on previous efforts by the Government of Ghana, the World Bank and many other international donors, the Global Communities’ IncluCity program in Ghana, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, helped two municipal governments increase their internally-generated revenue, fiscal autonomy and the ability…
Read MoreNairobi Schools Continue to Grow from Green Apple Day of Service
Nairobi Schools Continue to Grow from Green Apple Day of Service By Ann Wahinya Originially published on the US Green Building Council Website Ann Wahinya is the program coordinator for the Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-Free, Mentored and Safe (DREAMS) program, which is implemented by Global Communities in the informal settlements of Nairobi. Global Communities is an international development organization working with communities around…
Read MoreGlobal Communities’ Youth Specialist on Giving Youth a Voice in their Communities
Global Communities’ Youth Specialist on Giving Youth a Voice in their Communities Nancy McDonald, Senior Technical Specialist was recently interviewed by Through the Noise, a weekly podcast, where she talked about how Global Communities’ youth programs work to give youth a voice and help create leaders for the next generation. Listen to the full podcast here.
Read MorePromoting Peace and Prosperity in Montes de Maria, Colombia
Global Communities’ Director of Program Impact and Learning on “Listening to Learn and Sharing to Grow”
Global Communities’ Director of Program Impact and Learning on “Listening to Learn and Sharing to Grow” Milton Funes, Director of Program Impact and Learning was recently interviewed by Through the Noise, a weekly podcast, where he talked about the importance of understanding the local context and “listening to learn” when you start working in new…
Read MoreIf You Want to Solve World Hunger, First Understand Farmers
If You Want to Solve World Hunger, First Understand Farmers By David Weiss, President and CEO, Global Communities This story originally appeared in the Huffington Post. On January 1, 2016, the new United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) came into effect, creating a new international development agenda for the next 15 years. These 17 goals…
Read MoreGlobal Communities Celebrates World Water Day in Liberia
Global Communities Celebrates World Water Day in Liberia Bong County WASH entrepreneurs and PACS staff. By Alex Keimbe, Global Communities Liberia World Water Day offers a global reminder of how critical freshwater is for life, as well as how limited our supplies are. This special day was started 19 years ago as a way to…
Read MoreAnn Nicocelli Named Global Communities’ Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Ann Nicocelli Named Global Communities’ Vice President of Strategic Partnerships Silver Spring, Maryland – Global Communities today announced the appointment of Ann Nicocelli as its Vice President for Strategic Partnerships. Ms. Nicocelli joins Global Communities most recently from MetLife where she served as Vice President, Global Government Relations, and has spent the last two decades…
Read MoreIn Remembrance of Our Friend and Former Colleague Mike Doyle
Mike Doyle began working for Global Communities (formerly CHF International) in 1985 and served as President and CEO for 17 years, overseeing tremendous growth and revitalization of the organization. It is with great sadness that Global Communities announces the passing of former President and CEO Mike Doyle. Mike passed away after a seven-year battle with…
Read MoreCelebrating Water Heroes on World Water Day Photo Essay
Celebrating Water Heroes on World Water Day Photo Essay by USAID’s Global Waters The theme of this year’s World Water Day celebration — “Water and Jobs” — speaks to the central but often overlooked role water plays in the workforce and in communities around the world. In recognition of the many ways safe and adequate water supply and improved…
Read MoreGlobal Communities: Partnership with Peace Corps
Global Communities: Partnership with Peace Corps Since 2010, Global Communities and Peace Corps have had a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), working together to help strengthen communities’ capacities across the globe. Collaborating in the placement, training, and support of Peace Corps volunteers in development projects managed by Global Communities, the agreement has helped volunteers receive training…
Read MoreHFC-Boafo and Global Communities Launch New Youth-Focused Financial Products
HFC-Boafo and Global Communities Launch New Youth-Focused Financial Products By Katie Deierlein, Communications & Learning Officer, Global Communities Ghana Accra, Ghana – HFC-Boafo, a microfinance institution in Ghana, recently launched a suite of new financial products with Global Communities as part of the Youth Inclusive Entrepreneurial Development Initiative for Employment (YIEDIE, Twi for “Progress”). The microfinance…
Read MoreThe Future of Global Health: Lessons Learned From Ebola
The Future of Global Health: Lessons Learned From Ebola InterAction invites you to a high-level conversation and panel discussion with NGO implementers and policy makers, with honorary co-host Senator Chris Coons. The panel will discuss lessons learned from the Ebola response and how they can be applied to current and future public health crises. Moderated…
Read MoreA Community-based Approach to Increasing the Peace in Nairobi’s Informal Settlements
A Community-based Approach to Increasing the Peace in Nairobi’s Informal Settlements By Selline Korir, Director of the Kenya Tuna Uwezo Program This article originally appeared in the Horn of Africa Bulletin Violence and conflict have always threatened vulnerable communities, but in a world defined by globalization, urbanization, and other developments fueling the rapid movement of people across…
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day 2016
International Women’s Day 2016 by Global Communities on Exposure
Read MoreA Day in a Life of a Cooperative
A Day in a Life of a Cooperative Matt Feldman, Visiting International Professional in Rwanda and Uganda, August 2015 Worldwide, the rural poor face similar constraints to generating income. Livelihoods are predominately based on small-scale, low productivity agriculture and farmers often lack the resources and knowledge to improve productivity and access more lucrative markets. The cooperative…
Read MoreDeveloping a Strategy to Engage Private Sector in Rwanda
Developing a Strategy to Engage Private Sector in Rwanda Marcela Valverde, Visiting International Professional in Rwanda, June-July 2015 Working with vulnerable populations in Rwanda, Global Communities gained considerable experience in building public-private partnerships (PPPs) to address the issues confronting the community and government institutions already functioning in that country. Building on these experiences, under the Improved…
Read MoreRobyn McGuckin Named Global Communities’ Vice President for International Operations
Robyn McGuckin Named Global Communities’ Vice President for International Operations This article originally appeared on Reuters Alertnet February 22, 2016 – Silver Spring, Maryland – Global Communities today announced the appointment of Robyn McGuckin as its Vice President for International Operations. Mrs. McGuckin joins Global Communities most recently from Winrock International and has two decades of experience in Asia,…
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