Global Fund for Children invests in community-based organizations around the world to help children and youth reach their full potential and advance their rights.

We are the only global nonprofit dedicated to finding, funding, and coaching truly local organizations that empower young people worldwide.

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From child trafficking to girls’ education, we tackle complex challenges with solutions that are essential to the wellbeing of the children and communities we serve.

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We have invested over $63 million in bold ideas, helping more than 1,000 community-based organizations deepen their work to advance children's rights.

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As we step into our 30th year hear from our President and CEO, John Hecklinger, about all things GFC. John shares how GFC’s work has evolved over the years with the focus on young people as both our present and our future, and how GFC will continue to support grassroots organizations dedicated to tackling challenges in their communities.

Celebrating 30 Years of GFC

Where We Work

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Local Partners

Resilient. Bold. Dedicated. Led by innovative local leaders, our partner organizations provide life-changing programs that directly impact the children and youth in their communities.

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Countries

From Bangladesh to Kyrgyzstan to South Africa, we go the extra mile to find developing programs that will thrive with our support.

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Global Fund for Children believes that the philanthropy sector must do more to amplify the power of grassroots and youth-led organizations, including building trust through…

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Ahead of the second edition of the West Africa Adolescent Girls Summit, scheduled to take place from March 26-29, 2024, in Monrovia, Liberia, adolescents and…

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Palmer Shepherd, Global Fund for Children’s Vice President of Operations and Governance, reflects on a decade of powering GFC’s team and the work of partnering…

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March 18, 2024
Susan Chardy joins Global Fund for Children to support the rights and voices of children and young people worldwide.
March 18, 2024
Elite fencing champion Nataly Michel represented Mexico in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. She joins Global Fund for Children as a Global Ambassador and plans to use her athletic background as a vehicle to encourage gender justice and youth power within the Americas.
February 22, 2024
Get the latest information on our emergency response to help children affected by the war in Ukraine.

Global Fund for Children (GFC) UK Trust, created in 2006, is a UK registered charity (UK charity number 1119544). We work to generate vital income, create new fundraising opportunities, and raise awareness of the invaluable work of GFC’s grassroots grantees. Our aim is to extend the reach of GFC in the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond.

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