Meet Rafia, Global Fund for Children's new Trustee
Global Fund for Children is pleased to welcome Rafia Qureshi to its Global Board of Trustees.
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The Iris Project Announces Transition to Global Fund for Children
The Iris Project, a global organisation dedicated to highlighting and supporting the transformative impact of youth-led initiatives in protecting and restoring nature, is excited to announce its transition of fiscal hosting from Global Greengrants Fund to Global Fund for Children (GFC) in February 2025. This strategic move reflects The Iris Project’s continued growth and commitment to innovative, trust-based grantmaking that amplifies the impact youth-led environmental projects are having worldwide.
Boris Kodjoe, actor and philanthropist, becomes GFC Global Ambassador
Boris joins other GFC Global ambassadors who are championing GFC and its work to empower young people around the world.
This Giving Tuesday buy a tee that gives back
This year Global Fund for Children has collaborated with Tea Collection for a special campaign starting today on #GivingTuesday. Tea Collection is selling an exclusive, while-supplies-last graphic t-shirt with all proceeds going to Mavi Kalem, one of GFC’s community-based partners in Turkey.
Youth-Led $200,000 Fund Addresses the Mental Health Needs of Black Males in Atlanta
Innovative initiative empowers young Black men to combat mental health stigma and save lives in their community
Coalición Indígena de Migrantes de Chiapas and Shobujer Ovijan Foundation win the 2024 Courage Award.
JUNE 18, 2024 – WASHINGTON, DC, AND LONDON – Global Fund for Children (GFC) announced the winners of the Juliette Gimon Courage Award today, recognizing two courageous organizations that are committed to protecting the rights of migrant children and young people.
Celebrating Three Decades of Impact: Global Fund for Children Raises Over £1.5 Million at 30th Anniversary Gala
An evening of celebration unfolded at the Global Fund for Children’s 30th Anniversary Gala, marking a significant milestone in the pursuit of children’s rights worldwide.
GFC’s Ukraine response: the latest
Through its Emergency Response Fund, Global Fund for Children is supporting grassroots partner organizations in Ukraine and neighboring countries that are providing humanitarian aid and long-term support to children and families affected by the war in Ukraine.
Co-CEOs John Hecklinger and Hayley Roffey to lead Global Fund for Children into the future
Global Fund for Children's Global Board has appointed current President and CEO John Hecklinger and Global Managing Director, Hayley Roffey, as the new Co-Chief Executives, effective immediately.
Amplifying unheard voices: Monrovia, Liberia, hosts the West Africa Adolescent Girls Summit
The West Africa Adolescent Girls Summit (AGS), a trailblazing event that places adolescent girls at the forefront of discussions surrounding their rights and empowerment, will take place March 26–29, 2024 in Monrovia.
Model-actor Susan Chardy joins GFC as a Global Ambassador
Susan Chardy joins Global Fund for Children to support the rights and voices of children and young people worldwide.