Updates
News & Updates from GPFD

2018 Brethren Scholars Program
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

Join Us for V2V Wine Safari Weekend!
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

2016 Peter Verbiscar Brown Rides in Levi’s Gran Fondo
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

Join Jack and Shirley Steck at the Long Beach Marathon
(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

Africa Travel 2017: Kenya & Tanzania January 30-February 13 2017
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 at her Home in Petaluma
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

Behind the Scenes: An Electronic Records System for Matata Hospital
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

Peter’s Gran Fondo — GO PETER — MAKE A PLEDGE
Peter Verbiscar Brown’s Gran Fondo Peter will be riding in Levi’s Gran Fondo on October 3rd 2015. If you want to support Peter and his ride, visit our webpage at www.gpfd.org or Donate directley here.

Arkaria Rain Harvest Catchment
GLOBAL PARTNERS’ MOST RECENT SUPPORT TO ARKARIA VILLAGE In 2013, the Arkaria Community submitted a proposal to Global Partners to request support to improve Arkaria’s water and hygiene sanitation in the village. The request focussed

3rd Annual Saylor’s Party! its a Bootleg Ball
Come join us Saturday, November 15th at 5pm at Saylor’s Restaurant in Sausalito, California. We have had a Rockin Rum Party and a Tequila Fiesta. This year, we are having a Bootleg Ball! $50 Per

Wine Pioneer David Stare Honored (Board President of Global Partners)
The Press Democrat — September 18th 2014 Dave Stare grinned broadly as he returned from a month’s vacation in Maine, touching back down in the Dry Creek Valley for a few weeks before heading east

Vineyards To Village’s Benefit Concert
On September 13, Global Partners For Development brought a little bit of Africa to Sonoma County’s wine country. Dave Stare, founder of Dry Creek Vineyard and President of GPFD, organized the lively event. The evening

Fifth Annual Tour de H2O (TDH)
The riders are gathering for a mass start at the fifth annual Tour de H2O (TDH). It’s a beautiful summer day in Columbus, Ohio, and the excitement is building! I can feel the positive energy

Charity + Fitness = Long Beach Marathon
Attention all runners, outdoor enthusiasts, and fitness connoisseurs! Global Partners will be participating in the 2014 Long Beach Marathon (LBM) in October. The Long Beach International City Bank Marathon will take place on October 12th

Tour de H20 – WATER FOR AFRICA
The riders will soon be gathering for a group start at the fifth annual Tour de H2O (May 31, 2014) in Columbus, Ohio, and the excitement is building! GPFD Board of Directors member Steven Hurt

Secondary School Scholarships for Maasai Girls (Tanzania)
In January, another organization abruptly cut funding for the education of 70 girls at Emanyatta Secondary School in northern Tanzania. The founder of the school and our long-time partner, Maanda Ngoitiko, is determined to support

Welcome New Board Members
Global Partners for Development’s growth in 2013 was inspiring and exciting. The Board was determined to grow its family of committed colleagues to help lead us into 2014 and beyond. And so it came to

Saylor’s Rockin Tequila Fiesta
THANK YOU SAYLOR’S for hosting our 2013 Rockin Tequila Fiesta. It was a huge success. What a wonderful way to end the year. Sean & Sonya Saylor are truly valuable Partners. We ate great food

Introducing Vineyards To Villages
The original idea for the Vineyards to Villages (V2V) campaign was the brainchild of Sue Ross, GPFD’s former Director of Development, in collaboration with board president elect Dave Stare, founder of Dry Creek Vineyard. One

Rockin’ Tequila Fiesta — December 14th @ SAYLOR’S in Sausalito
A Rockin’ Tequila Fiesta 65$ per Ticket Call — (415) 332 – 1512 — For advanced purchases. Dinner — Music — Silent Auction Creative Chef Sean Saylor uses the freshest local ingredients and seafood to

An Experience of a Lifetime
Travel in Africa is a journey like no other. And travel with Global Partners for Development is even more so. With like-minded travelers, discover the hidden beauty and genuine cross-cultural experiences where entire villages greet

LONG BEACH MARATHON PROJECT A SMASHING SUCCESS!
Global Partners was well represented at the 29th running of the Long Beach Marathon on Sunday, October 13, entering participants in all events, managing a booth at the Health & Fitness Expo on Friday and

The University Girls: A Taste of Excellence
In the past, my letters have always focused on the secondary girls, as they are at the heart of our programs. However, now I want to highlight one of the University girls who has excelled

