In Colombia, a country marked by a long history of conflict, violence, and economic and social inequalities, a community-based organization has invested flexible funding from GFC in the political education of girls so they can contribute positively to their communities and future generations. “Small #organizations need to grow, they need to learn, they need to be invested in. The flexible funds allow this entire #community to be built, and enable all this synergy that will have an important result in the future.” Read more: https://bit.ly/45YWwEL #FlexibleFundingWorks #CommunityImpact
Global Fund for Children
Philanthropy
Washington, District of Columbia 18,529 followers
We invest in bold ideas, helping grassroots organizations scale and deepen their impact to reach more children in need.
About us
Global Fund for Children partners to build a world where all children and youth enjoy equal resources and opportunities in society and live free from violence, discrimination, and exploitation. We do this by investing in innovative, grassroots organizations that provide children and youth with the resources to reach their full potential and advance their rights worldwide. In the fight for children’s rights, too many great ideas go unheard and unfunded. Global Fund for Children is here to change that. We discover grassroots organizations pursuing bold ideas, and provide the funding, coaching, and connections to give those ideas a chance to work. We take smart risks that others don’t, walking alongside our partners to help them develop and succeed, so that, together, we can build a future where all children and youth are safe, strong, and valued.
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http://www.globalfundforchildren.org/
External link for Global Fund for Children
- Industry
- Philanthropy
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1996
Locations
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Primary
1411 K St NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20005, US
Employees at Global Fund for Children
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Alexander Wɔfa Kyerematen
Global Development Strategist | Community Advocate | Afropolitan
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Joseph Bednarek
Senior Director of Global Grantmaking
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Corey Oser
Transformational Leader / Host of Roots and Sparks Podcast / Vice President of Programs at Global Fund for Children
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Palmer Shepherd
Vice President of Operations & Governance at Global Fund for Children
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Feeling incredibly grateful for the opportunity to join the 'Cohort Self-Assessment Workshop' on July 5th alongside the amazing GFC partners from the ARC initiative in Bangladesh. Through collaborative self-assessment, we discovered our collective potential and strengths, empowering us to maximize our impact. A heartfelt thank you to Global Fund for Children for their dedication and commitment to organizing this enriching experience. Here's to driving greater change together! #SelfAssessment #Collaboration #GFC #ARCInitiative #CollectiveImpact #CommunityStrength #GrowYourReader #Bangladesh
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#GenderEquality is a human right, not just women’s fight. #StandUp4HumanRights and see how the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is advocating for women and girls around the world: https://unf.pa/equality #ICPD30
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We're hiring! 📣 GFC works together to build a world where all #children and #young people are safe, strong, and valued. • Deputy Regional Director Europe/Eurasia • Development Operations Associate • Senior Program Manager: Survivor-led Activism Fund Apply today: https://bit.ly/3KzjKFp
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At Global Fund for Children, we believe in the power of collaboration and partnership with like-minded peer organizations to achieve children and youth's rights and wellbeing. Thank you Mercy O (she/her) from Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage for the beautiful collaboration during the Adolescent Girls Summit to create the space for Adolescent Girls to amplify their voices on issues affecting them and engage stakeholders. Together we can achieve more! #AGS2024 https://lnkd.in/d8UCX9zb
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Community-based organizations (CBOs) need long-term flexible funding in order to advocate effectively for local populations, according to a new resource from Global Fund for Children which also calls upon philanthropy and global development actors to embrace a more equitable approach. Traditional funding models leave grassroots groups with limited access to financing, minimal operational resources, and rigid funding restrictions, hindering their ability to fully address community needs. Despite their unparalleled insight into evolving community needs and complex local systems, many CBOs face persistent deficits which constrain their ability to respond as priorities change or crises emerge. Offering unrestricted funding to grantee partners recognizes the power of local organizations as advocates with and for their communities, nurtures organizational growth, and builds trust-based relationships between funders and grantee partners so CBOs can thrive, the resource states. Read more in our latest newsletter.
Community groups need long-term flexible funding in order to make progress — Freedom Collaborative
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Meet Esther! Esther is a human rights activist from Kenya and a member of GFC’s Marketing and Communications team! Esther fiercely advocates for sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) and uses her writing in local newspapers and digital platforms to shed light on the challenges faced by young people. Her vision? To power #young people in all their diversity.
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Get your June resources! 📚 🛠 📰 Here is what staff at Humentum have been sharing across Slack, our virtual information highway. You’ll see a focus on #flexiblefunding and #funder progress, with a few useful reports and resources as well. Without further ado, please enjoy the June edition of the… Monthly Resource Round-Up 🛠 “Trust in Action”: A Grassroots-Led Resource for Change in Philanthropy, Global Fund for Children: https://bit.ly/4ePbPn8 📚 Innovation Report 2024, International Civil Society Centre: https://bit.ly/3xJ2mxi 📚 USAID Localization Progress Report FY 2023, USAID: https://bit.ly/4burpBO 📰 USAID’s measurement approach is undermining its progress on localization and its goal to diversify its local partner base, Publish What You Fund: https://bit.ly/3zrQFLU 📰 Is this what aid was meant to be?: A critical analysis of Official Development Assistance in 2023, Eurodad - the European Network on Debt and Development: https://bit.ly/4f0LmU7 📰 Let’s accelerate the change – and only do flexible funding, The Global Fund for Community Foundations and Transform Trade: https://bit.ly/3zpUUrb 📰 Exploring the holy grail that is unrestricted funding, Philea - Philanthropy Europe Association and Institute For Voluntary Action Research: https://bit.ly/3W84NTw 📰 The True Cost of Supporting Social Justice Collaborative Funds, Borealis Philanthropy: https://bit.ly/45LSqzz
“Trust in Action”: A Grassroots-Led Resource for Change in Philanthropy | Global Fund for Children
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Meet Oni! Oni is a dynamic activist from the Philippines and is a member of GFC's Youth Leadership Council! Oni champions #youth participation in politics and civil society movements, with a special focus on creating more opportunities for women and queer people. As an active member of GFC’s Youth Leadership Council (YLC) and various socio-civic organizations, Oni uses her unique perspective to drive change on both national and international levels.
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Last night, GFC Global Ambassador, Susan Chardy, hosted a fun and impactful fundraising event in London, aka #WimbyWednesday. This annual gathering unites the tennis community in an effort to make a difference. 🎾✨ We are thrilled that Susan chose Global Fund for Children as this year’s selected charity - thank you for the recognition and support. This kindness will fuel GFC’s work as we continue to power the potential of #children and #young people worldwide.