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Living Out Our Mission in a Changing World
In 2025, global crises are escalating and the dramatic rollback of U.S. foreign assistance has deepened the urgency. Millions of people are at risk of losing access to food, health care, education and critical support. The U.S. Foreign Assistance Executive Order and the termination of over 80% of programs have left a void. But Global…
Read MoreGlobal Communities Welcomes Ceasefire in Gaza
Global Communities welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza, marking a crucial step towards ending the devastating conflict that has caused immense suffering for countless individuals. This deal brings a glimmer of hope for the people of Gaza and Israel, who have endured unimaginable hardships over the past year. The conflict has resulted in…
Read MoreA Message to the Community from NGOs in Gaza
In recognition of the need for NGOs to increase engagement with the community in Gaza, including increasing transparency and accountability, a coalition of Palestinian NGOs and International NGOs presents the below joint message: Firstly, we would like to convey our deep appreciation to the people of Gaza for their continued willingness to engage with NGOs,…
Read MoreMarking One Year of Devastating War and Bloodshed
Statement by Carrie Hessler-Radelet, President and CEO of Global Communities With deep concern and a commitment to peace and humanity, we mark one year since the tragic events of October 7 and the start of the war that has devastated and displaced millions. Rooted in decades of conflict and hardship, the war has brought immense…
Read MoreGlobal Communities to Honor Humanitarian Leaders at 2024 Hands Across Borders Gala
SAN DIEGO – Global Communities, a leading health and humanitarian organization committed to saving lives, advancing equity, and securing strong futures worldwide, will host its annual Hands Across Borders gala on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla. This signature event celebrates efforts to empower women, children and communities in San Diego…
Read MoreGaza: New Israeli orders force thousands in Deir al-Balah to flee again, and disrupt last aid hub
New displacement orders issued by Israeli authorities have forced another mass movement of families and humanitarian workers from areas in Deir al-Balah – one of the only remaining areas in the occupied Gaza Strip with essential infrastructure and warehouses storing aid supplies. Many Palestinian families, already forcibly displaced countless times since October, are on the…
Read MoreIntraHealth Welcomes Kate Stratten as CEO
“I’m honored to lead this incredible global team, particularly during this very exciting time in our organizational history,” Stratten says. June 25, 2024 | Chapel Hill, NC, and Silver Spring, MD – Beginning July 2, 2024, Kate Stratten will become CEO of IntraHealth International, a Global Communities subsidiary, as IntraHealth’s outgoing CEO, Maqsoda Maqsodi, departs…
Read MoreGlobal Communities Welcomes IntraHealth International as a New Subsidiary, Expanding Health Services Worldwide
With 117 years of collective experience and expertise, our newly combined organization will foster cross-sectoral collaboration and increase access to health services worldwide. May 22, 2024 | Chapel Hill, NC, and Silver Spring, MD – Global Communities and IntraHealth International announced today a strategic combination that brings the two organizations together to meet the fast-changing…
Read MoreInteraction Member CEOs Send Public Letter to President Biden to Address Crisis in Gaza
InterAction and 50 member CEOs, including Global Communities’ President & CEO Carrie Hessler-Radelet, urged President Biden to take decisive and actionable steps to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Detailed within this letter are specific steps and commitments that can save numerous civilian lives and alleviate the suffering of Palestinians on the brink of famine.…
Read MoreGlobal Communities and Bank of Palestine Scale Up Support for Families in Gaza with Essential WASH Units
Gaza Strip — In the spirit of sustained cooperation and a shared commitment to supporting those displaced by war in the Gaza Strip, Global Communities is reinforcing its partnership with the Bank of Palestine. This collaborative endeavor is set to launch the development of 20 essential Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) units, aimed at mitigating…
Read MoreGlobal Communities and Local Organizations Mobilize to Provide Emergency Meals in Gaza
Gaza Strip – Global Communities, in collaboration with Palestine Islamic Bank (PIB) and other partners, recently distributed meals to families displaced by the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The initiative reached over 2,800 families, amounting to assistance for more than 14,000 individuals. Each received at least two hot meals amid dropping winter temperatures. In this collaborative…
Read MoreGlobal Communities Mourns Loss of Colleague and Family in Gaza Airstrike
Gaza Strip — We are deeply saddened to confirm the tragic loss of our colleague, Hani Jnena (33), along with his family in Gaza, including his wife, Abeer (32), and their two young daughters, Mariam and Zayna, aged 4 and 2. Based on the information currently available to us, the young family was killed on…
Read MoreGlobal Communities and Bank of Palestine Team Up to Provide Winterization Aid in Gaza
Gaza Strip — As part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts in the Gaza Strip, Global Communities is collaborating with the Bank of Palestine to distribute winter clothing vouchers. The Bank of Palestine has committed to funding this program, aiming to reach 1,000 families with much-needed support during the cold season. Despite the scarcity of resources,…
Read MoreNew USAID-funded Program to Strengthen Worker Cooperatives in Guatemala and Kenya
Silver Spring, MD – Global Communities announces a new award from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to implement CLEAR+—the second phase of the Cooperative Leadership, Engagement, Advocacy and Research (CLEAR) program carried out since 2018. The five-year CLEAR+ program will strengthen the cooperative sectors in Guatemala and Kenya. CLEAR+ is designed to…
Read MoreOpen Call for an Immediate Ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and Israel
#CeasefireNow: Open Call for an Immediate Ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and Israel to Prevent a Humanitarian Catastrophe and Further Loss of Innocent Lives We have witnessed unfathomable death and destruction in the Gaza Strip and Israel. Thousands of people have been killed, injured, displaced, and nearly two hundred remain held hostage, including children and elderly.…
Read MoreGlobal Communities Responds to Devastating Earthquakes in Türkiye, Syria
On February 6, 2023, magnitude 7.8 and 7.6 earthquakes struck southern Türkiye and northern Syria, causing widespread destruction across 91,000 square miles and affecting the 23 million people who call that region home. Global Communities immediately activated our teams on the ground to prepare a response while also supporting the safety of our staff and…
Read MorePublic University and USAID Program to Strengthen Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Sri Lanka
Jaffna, Sri Lanka – On October 11, 2022, the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Social Cohesion and Reconciliation Activity (SCORE) entered into a formal agreement with the University of Jaffna to increase counselor capacity and youth involvement in mental health and psychosocial support. The announcement was timed to coincide with World Mental Health Month,…
Read MoreCarrie Hessler-Radelet Steps into New Role as Global Communities’ President & CEO
Silver Spring, MD, Oct 03, 2022 — Carrie Hessler-Radelet stepped into a new role as President & CEO of the international nonprofit organization Global Communities. Hessler-Radelet has served as the organization’s President since April 2020, a position she assumed following a merger with Project Concern International (PCI). “I could not be prouder and more honored…
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