Updates
News & Updates from GPFD
Dora’s Corner: January Updates from East Africa
Get an inside look at the latest project and activities in East Africa from our on-site Programs Manager, Dora Okeyo.
Drought Response Update from Arkaria Village
Read the latest report of the drought in Arkaria Village, Tanzania from our partner and community leader, Alais Morindat.
Dora’s Corner: December Updates from East Africa
Dora Okeyo, our East African on-site programs manager, offers an insightful report on GPFD Kenya’s recent trip to Turkana. Check it out!
World Runners: A Reunion Years in the Making
At the 40th year reunion of “Winning-A Transcontinental Relay,” team members came together to honor the legacy of World Runners and how GPFD is advancing the original vision of World Runners forward.
Dora’s Corner: November Updates from East Africa
Our East African on-site Programs Manager, Dora Okeyo, gives us a quick update on this month’s latest project implementation. Take a look!
Dora’s Corner: September Updates from East Africa
Get an inside look at the latest project updates from East Africa from our on-site Programs Manager, Dora Okeyo.
Dora’s Corner: August Updates from East Africa
Dora Okeyo, our East African on-site Program’s Manager, offers a quick update on the latest commissioned projects and a recount of her stay in Burundi.
Dora’s Corner: July Updates from East Africa
Our East African on-site Programs Manager, Dora Okeyo, gives us a quick update on this month’s latest project implementation. Take a look!
Menya Accelerator: An Entrepreneurship-Based and Capacity Building Program for the Burundian Youth
Menya Accelerator, an EdTech educational program, launches its first ever camp for youth in Burundi in partnership with Global Partners. Learn how a group of accomplished Burundian scholars are giving back and making a difference within youth in their community.
Dora’s Corner: June Updates from East Africa
Get an inside look at the latest project updates in Africa from our on-site Programs Manager, Dora Okeyo.
GPFD USA Visits Projects in East Africa for the First Time Since the Pandemic Began
A recap of GPFD’s first trip back to Africa since the start of the pandemic. We were thrilled to witness the development of the various programs and initiatives!
Our First Annual Golf for Girls and their Allies Tournament was a Hit!
We are thrilled to share a quick recap of our successful Golf for Girls and their Allies fundraiser event that will benefit women and girls’ initiatives in East Africa. We can’t wait to do it again next year!
In Memoriam: Willard “Bill” Harris, Jr.
On March 14, 2022, a very great man, friend and ally to our communities in East Africa passed away. Bill Harris was generous beyond measure and wholeheartedly committed to helping elevate some of the most
Welcome to the Board, Rosemary Chengson!
Global Partners is pleased to announce that Rosemary Chengson has joined our board of directors and is currently serving as board treasurer. Rosemary brings years of experience and leadership to the board, and her expertise
Global Partners for Development Golf Tournament
We are pleased to announce that we are hosting a Golf Tournament on Monday, October 18th at the Santa Rosa Golf & Country Club. All proceeds from this event will go toward supporting Global Partner’s
Update from the Field: Adjusting to Pandemic Life in Kenya
It is sixteen months since we had the first nationwide lockdown in Kenya due to COVID-19. If you would have asked me how long this pandemic would last for, I would have told you just
Technical Advancements at Obalwanda Primary School
Engineers are problem solvers, and when it comes to water projects in rural areas of East Africa, problem solvers are invaluable. When Global Partners was approached for partnership by Obalwanda Primary School in Kenya and
Introducing New Board Member Robert Demler
Robert Demler, is currently retired from a 46 year career as an International Banker and a Diplomat-Advisor with the U.S. Department of the Treasury. He received a Meritorious Honor Award from the U.S. State Department
Toilets: A Simple Intervention
Global Partners has implemented A LOT of toilet (latrine) projects lately. As a matter of fact, almost half of the projects we’ve funded in the last year have included toilets. So why are we focusing
Arkaria Community Center: Building a Better Future
We often say that our focus is partnership rather than charity, and Global Partners has developed many long-lasting friendships and partnerships during our 40-plus year history. Alais Morindat, a local leader of a Maasai community
A Special Shout Out for Team Engineer
Although everyone on the Global Partners team has an important role to play, the members of our technical team deserve special recognition. Our core technical team, affectionately called “Team Engineer” by the rest of the
COVID-19 Cases Surge in Kenya: Our Response
Like much of the world, Kenya is currently experiencing a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases. Many healthcare workers have contracted the virus, largely due to an inadequate supply of personal protective equipment. Healthcare facilities, especially
Long Before Glasnost by George Rainier Weiner: Recounting the days of World Runners
Check out Long Before Glasnost by George Rainier Weiner. All proceeds from this book go to Global Partners for Development. To purchase the book, visit Amazon To donate, visit: Donate During the cold war years
Advancing Community-led Initiatives in an Uncertain World: 2020 Annual Report
Global Partners’ 2019-2020 fiscal year ended in the midst of a global pandemic. As the world changed, we began collaborating with local staff, partners, and leaders to determine how to best support East African communities.