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

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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

Building a Stronger Health Workforce for West Africa

West African countries like Mali, Niger, and Senegal face a critical shortage of health workers, especially in rural areas, contributing to high rates of maternal and child mortality. The Classroom to Care (C2C) project is laying the foundation to change that situation by supporting the training of nurses and midwives in the very communities they will serve. 

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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.

The Latest

Project 360: Supporting Families Before, During and After Disaster

By Jessica Ayala When wildfires rage, power grids fail or heat waves strike, most families worry about staying safe, but for pregnant individuals and new parents, the stakes are even higher. Disaster preparedness and response efforts often overlook the distinct and critical needs of these perinatal populations, leaving them especially vulnerable during emergencies. The consequences…

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Call for Immediate Action to Prevent Starvation and Ensure Principled Humanitarian Aid in Gaza 

Today, nearly every person in Gaza is struggling to find enough food to survive, with hundreds of thousands on the brink of famine. Starvation is not a distant threat but an immediate and devastating reality for civilians and aid workers alike. Since May, more than 1,000 people have been killed while trying to obtain food.…

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Delivering Health Through Partnership

How Kirk Humanitarian Is Advancing Maternal Nutrition Globally At Global Communities, we believe that the most effective solutions to global health challenges are built on strong partnerships. One of our most impactful collaborations is with Kirk Humanitarian—a family philanthropy whose commitment to maternal and child health is helping transform antenatal care for pregnant women in…

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