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

Returning Home At Last: A Fragile New Chapter in Northern Syria 

By Jasper Vaughn The past six months have brought both upheaval and hope for people displaced by conflict in northern Syria. Since the overthrow of the Assad regime in December 2024, more than 470,000 refugees have returned to Syria, and more than 700,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) — those displaced within the country, either within…

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Margaret Odera: Championing Community Health Workers in Kenya

Health workers are the heart of global health security, playing a crucial role in preventing and responding to pandemics, as well as addressing growing threats of other infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and maternal and child health challenges. In honor of World Health Worker Week, meet Margaret Odera of Kenya, a devoted community health worker…

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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…

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