Global Fund for Children - Grant Central Depot

The Global Fund for Children was founded in 1993 after Maya Ajmera was inspired by an Indian organization feeding, clothing, and educating the local children. Like that group, GFC aids children build new lives for themselves by helping them develop confidence and self worth.

GFC believes in bold moves and often ally themselves with organizations that other funders won’t. Their work is focused on Education, Gender Equity, Youth Empowerment, and Freedom From Violence & Exploitation. They partner with nonprofits in Africa, The Americas, Asia, and Europe & Eurasia each of which has specific initiatives.

Interested groups are encouraged to submit an organizational profile at any time. Forms are available in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Eligibility

GFC seeks to partner with organizations who:

Have their country’s version of nonprofit status or a fiscal sponsor
Know their communities
Are working to improve the lives of children
Embrace the process of learning to become better at what they do
Address any of their thematic focus areas

Priority will be given to organizations who:

Focus their work on children who have been marginalized due to factors such as race, gender, social class, sexual orientation, or gender identity
Were founded or are led by youth
Measure their progress and have seen positive impacts
Are willing to take risks and be creative to solve problems in new ways
Understand the power of connections with a broad array of partners
Believe that young people can and must speak up to claim their rights and change their lives
Understand the power of advocacy to change minds, norms, and policies