We believe every child and young person should be safe, strong and valued. It’s an ambitious vision, but one that underpins everything we do.
As a global non-profit, we find, fund and strengthen community-based organizations that are working to make that vision a reality. These partners help children and young people access equal resources and opportunities, and live their lives free from violence, discrimination, and exploitation – wherever they are in the world.
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Your gift reaches children, young people, and communities who are often overlooked, helping them continue the vital work of protecting, empowering, and uplifting the next generation.
Children, young people, and communities driving global change
Since 1994, we have supported more than 1,000 local partners to reach more than 11 million children, and we’re working with new organizations all the time. With unique missions and culturally relevant approaches, GFC partners fiercely pursue our shared vision of a future where all children are safe, strong, and valued.
GFC partners address complex challenges that young people confront. The work often spans several themes but aligns with six broad focus areas.
Every few years, we ask our community-based partners to anonymously evaluate GFC through an independent survey. Their feedback helps us understand what's working, where we can improve, and how our approach compares with other funders. Here are three standout findings from our latest report.
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Partners rated GFC's impact on their organizations higher than most comparable funders.
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Partners rated GFC's openness to their ideas higher than most comparable funders.
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Partners reported that GFC helps drive change beyond individual organizations through stronger movements and networks, than most comparable funders.
What has been most valuable in our partnership with GFC is how invested they have been in Arpan’s success and how they have gone the extra mile to open doors for us at every opportunity. Over the years, GFC has not just supported Arpan financially but also through programs that facilitated knowledge exchange with peers.
Pooja Taparia, Founder and CEO, Arpan, India
We were at risk of reducing staff, losing our office, and being suffocated by pressure to urgently attract new funding. GFC helped us cushion the crisis and secure additional resources.
A GFC grantee partner surveyed by The Center for Effective Philanthropy
