Global Communities

A better world can't wait.

We connect ideas, people, and solutions to build what tomorrow needs — right now.

At Global Communities, we believe no one should go hungry, face crisis alone, or be denied the chance to build a better life. We transform urgency into action, and action into a world where everyone can thrive.

OUR IMPACT

51,800

children in Guatemala receive daily school meals through our partnerships with local farms and suppliers.

200,000

people in West Africa have gained access to essential reproductive and family health services with our support.

10,000,000

individuals in Jordan have received loans through financial inclusion programs supported by us.

430,000+

people in Syria now have reliable sanitation services thanks to our assistance.

Impact Areas

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Global Health

We ensure comprehensive primary health ​care programs that meet the needs and preferences of communities and contribute to healthy lives for individuals and families.

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Financial Inclusion

We create opportunities for individuals, communities, and businesses to meet their needs and drive lasting economic growth. We believe everyone can climb the economic ladder, from informal to formal markets, from surviving to thriving, improving their well-being and resilience.

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Food Systems

We support farmers in growing more reliable and nutritious food, increasing their incomes, and accessing markets; ensure children receive the meals and care they need to thrive in school; and strengthen communities’ resilience to weather-related shocks.

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Humanitarian Assistance

We partner with communities affected by disaster and conflict to deliver lifesaving support and help people rebuild pathways toward stability and opportunity.

Oumou, 40 years old. Daughter: Binta. Brother: Ahmadi. Her surgery was very recent; she is not yet entirely healed. She used to make her living through housecleaning, and is not yet back to work. Her 2 children will likely be there and available for photos. Her home is about 12km outside of Dioila.

Donate Today & Save Lives

In communities around the world, women, children, and families are facing urgent crises, including natural disasters, conflict, food and water scarcity, disease, and deepening income inequality. Your gift today helps save lives and secure strong futures for families in the U.S. and around the world.

Every gift — no matter the size — makes a difference.

 

Spotlight

Baby-Friendly Shelters: Because Every Baby Deserves a Safe Start

For families experiencing homelessness, shelters can provide safety, but they are not always equipped to meet the needs of infants. Through the Baby-Friendly Shelter Initiative, Global Communities helps shelters create safer, more supportive environments for babies and caregivers while building a scalable model that communities can adapt to improve outcomes for families experiencing housing instability.

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A woman carrying her child in a sling holding fresh vegetables in her free hand and smiling at the camera.

Powered by Partnership

Progress doesn’t happen in isolation. Global Communities believes the path to a brighter tomorrow is forged through shared action. We work alongside communities and strategic partners — from foundations and country governments to local organizations and corporations — to help families shape strong, healthy, and resilient futures. Explore the ways we can work together.

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Building a Brighter Future in Guatemala One Opportunity at a Time

For Cruz Ramírez Ordóñez, every decision she makes drives her closer to the goal of creating a better future for her family. As a single mother and the primary provider for her household, Cruz supports two of her children and her elderly mother. Like many women in rural Guatemala, she balances caregiving responsibilities with the…

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Training Tomorrow’s Caregivers: How Classroom to Care Helped Transform Mboutou Santé in Senegal

In Kaolack, Senegal, Mboutou Santé is not the same school it was four years ago. The transformation is visible throughout the campus, from updated classrooms and equipment to the systems that guide how the school operates. Most importantly, it is reflected in how future nurses and midwives are being trained. “We were already doing many…

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