Global Alliance for Africa

Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesIllinois, United States11-50 Employees

Global Alliance for Africa is a philanthropic organization that partners with local African NGOs, religious institutions, and community organizations to design and implement economic-strengthening programs aimed at enabling households and communities to provide sustainable care for orphans and vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS. Its multi-dimensional approach centers on small business development and micro-finance, offering training and funding to help establish enterprises such as green groceries, restaurants, livestock ventures, and manufacturing for school uniforms, with the broader goal of building self-reliance and access to shelter, education, health care, food security, psychosocial support, and legal services for vulnerable families. Based in Chicago and East Africa, the organization operates within the philanthropy and development space, focusing on program delivery across East Africa and other communities, including initiatives in Tanzania. Global Alliance for Africa was founded in 1996 and maintains a governance structure that includes a board and senior staff overseeing programs such as vocational training and micro-enterprise initiatives.

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