Back in 2007, GPFD partnered with a then young, non-profit organization named charity: water to install 15 rainwater harvest tanks at homes in the village of Arkaria, in Northern Tanzania. These days, charity: water is
While completing my research and fellowship in Tanzania, it was often hard to escape the feeling of being a “Mzungu” [white foreigner] in a place where I might not belong. Traveling can be difficult on
In recognition of thirty years of significant contributions towards sustainable development in Tanzania and the success of Global Partners, Juma Sulle was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Community-Driven Development Forum held in
We are excited to announce Global Partners’ first fully solar borehole project is complete! Today, all of the children at Luora primary and secondary schools and their families have access to a reliable source of
On June 15, our Executive Director Emeritus, Peter Verbiscar-Brown rode the infamous Terrible Two here in Sonoma County, one of the toughest 200-mile bicycle events in California! He trained for 6 months with vast hill
In June 2015, the sun beat down on a rugged vehicle as it bumped its way toward the Maasai village of Ormanie near Loliondo, Tanzania. As the travelers watched the clock tick into its third
We’re pleased to share that our two Community-Driven Education pilot projects in Kenya are off to a great start! Global Partners believes community leadership is the key to responsible and sustainable development and that local
After the success of our 40th Anniversary event, this year we’ve decided to focus on putting your donations to work on the ground! In lieu of spending time and resources on planning an event, we’re asking you to
We are thrilled to announce the 2019 GPFD/BCF Community-Driven Development Forum, which will be held on June 26th-28th in Arusha, Tanzania. With the theme of “Sustainable Development,” this event is possible due to a generous
Global Partners believes every girl has the right to attend school, and the scholarships we fund inspire girls and young women to lead more productive lives and empower them to uplift and improve their communities.
This Valentine’s Day, we would like to share photos of a few of our staff members and partners with their loved ones. Pictured are Amon Tusingwire (one of the Women’s Empowerment and Girls’ Scholarship Coordinators in Uganda)
We’re excited to announce the expansion our Community-Driven Education program into Kenya! Over the course of 2019, our team will select two communities in Homa Bay County, from one of four constituencies struggling with the
As Global Partners for Development expands our Community-Driven Education program into Kenya, we’re thrilled to welcome Dora Achieng’ Okeyo to our team! Dora joins Global Partners as a Community Facilitator and will be based in
“My visit to Kenya and Tanzania was a fascinating and humbling experience”. In June of 2018, Ian Wyatt and several others traveled with Global Partners for Development to Kenya and Tanzania. The group visited water
Global Partners is thrilled to announce our 2019 fellows – Harrison Fuller and Piper Lowinger! Originating from a partnership between the Brethren Community Foundation, Global Partners, and Whittier College, the fellowship program is a one-of-a
In 1989, a group of World Runners, namely Lisa and Ted Ruffner, Jani Ashmore, and me, traveled to Nairobi, Kenya to meet up with Dr. Barry Levy who was working there in an occupational health
What is V2V? Vineyards to Villages (V2V) was started by members of the Sonoma County wine industry in partnership with Global Partners for Development to bring clean water infrastructure to schools in East Africa. The
Whittier College announces a new partnership with The Brethren Community Foundation and Global Partners for Development to create opportunities for students to learn first-hand about community-driven development programs that support East African communities. Overview The Brethren
Vineyards to Villages (V2V) was started by members of the Sonoma County wine industry in partnership with Global Partners for Development to bring clean water infrastructure to schools in East Africa. It’s an opportunity to
Dear friend/supporter, I am so happy to write to you again and ask for your pledge in support of my annual bicycle ride. Now in my 6th Gran Fondo and 69th calendar year, I will
(From Jack Steck Board Treasurer) On October 9, 2016, having less sense than ever, at the Long Beach Marathon, Shirley and I intend to each walk a half marathon-13.1miles again as we did 3 years
Experience the vibrant spirit of Africa in local homes and villages and on the open plains of East Africa in 2017! This unique trip combines in-depth visits to projects funded by Global Partners for Development,
Join former Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey and Congresswoman Barbara Lee in celebrating the work of the late Congressman Donald M. Payne Sr. Save the Date! Sunday, May 15, 2016 (2-4 PM) A fundraiser at the home
Background: Global Partners has been working with Matata Nursing Hospital in Oyugis, Kenya since 1991 when the hospital was operating under candlelight and requested a grant to purchase a generator. Since then, we have helped
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