Advancing community-level change in East Africa.
Global Partners has remained committed to impactful, sustainable, locally-led initiatives for over 40 years. We believe community leadership is the key to responsible and sustainable development and that local people have the right to drive change in their schools and communities.
Our Progress
Since our inception, Global Partners projects have benefited more than 3 million people in East Africa.
These numbers represent our impact since we implemented a new M&E system in 2014.
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Locally-Led Adaptation
Climate Resilient and Environmentally Responsible Development
At Global Partners, we recognize that the climate is changing and that our partners in East Africa will be affected. We are committed to helping communities adapt, prepare, and engage with this reality. As part of a community-driven project selection process, local groups map how climate change affects their land and infrastructure, and this informs the project they ultimately choose. Our technical staff are trained in sustainable resource use and climate change mitigation and adaptation methods so that projects can make communities more resilient against the impacts of climate change whenever possible.
Our Programs
Community-Led Development
Community-Led Development & Education (CDLE)
GPFD collaborates with communities to enhance education and infrastructure, improving school attendance and skills, while also expanding access to essential services like water and health. Our approach ensures holistic, sustainable community progress.
Grassroots Fund
GPFD supports local community-based organizations (CBOs) and entrepreneurs who are at the forefront of advancing solutions to the challenges they face.
CBO Partnership Program
GPFD partners with grassroots East African organizations to accelerate locally-led change by assessing and strengthening organizational health.
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Consulting
Grassroots Fund
Educational Programs
CBO Partnership Program
Community WASH Program
Vineyards to Villages
Our Podcasts
Latest Podcasts from GPFD
S02E04: Lorraine Muluka on Revolutionizing Maternal Care in East Africa through Technology
Join us in conversation with Lorraine Muluka, CEO of Malaica, and discover how Malaica’s innovative approaches are reshaping the experiences of pregnant women, offering new perspectives on healthcare challenges and solutions.
S02E03: Ash Rogers Talks About Transforming Lives and Health in Kenya with Lwala Community Alliance
Join the conversation as we unravel Lwala’s 17-year journey, moving beyond healthcare delivery to empower resilient communities. Ash Rogers, co-CEO of Lwala, shares powerful stories, challenges, and the impact of Lwala’s community-led health model in this captivating conversation.
S02E02: Houda Ghozzi Talks Empowerment through Education and Entrepreneurship
Tune in to our latest podcast to explore the transformative power of entrepreneurial education and the vibrant vision of Open Startup, an organization that’s revolutionizing the way young entrepreneurs in North Africa and the Middle East interact with education and the global business community, with founder Houda Ghozzi.