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United in the fight against child labor

Meet the winners of the 2020 Juliette Gimon Courage Awards. Operating on opposite sides of the world, both organizations are led by survivors of forced labor and modern slavery. Today, they dedicate their lives to protecting other young people from the same injustices. In these new stories, learn how Avani helps children leave dangerous brickyards in India, and how Challenging Heights rescues young people from fishing boats in Ghana.

Seeking hope amid COVID-19

Each week, we’re sharing new stories about children affected by the coronavirus around the world, and how our brave local partners are adapting to meet their growing needs. Read about some of our fears – and our greatest hopes – for the months and years ahead in a new blog from GFC’s Vanessa Stevens. Then discover a silver lining to this global pandemic in an article from GFC's John Hecklinger.

Why flexible funding matters

A new report underscores the value of GFC’s model, which supports local organizations through a combination of flexible cash and capacity development. Funding from a Place of Trust, commissioned by the Citi Foundation and produced by Synergos, makes the case that this kind of support “may be a new gold standard” to sustaining nonprofits over time, particularly during times of crisis. Read the report – including a profile of GFC – to learn more about why flexible funding matters.

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