How philanthropy sparks innovation

Pope Francis’ 2013 visit to Lampedusa was a defining moment of his pontificate and a profound expression of his heart toward migrants. It wasn’t just a visit; it was a prophetic act meant to alarm the conscience of Europe and the world. It was a starting point for a renewed

The Global Solidarity Forum (GSF), in partnership with Mercy Corps and Salesian Don Bosco, supported by the Helmsley Charitable Trust, is implementing a transformative initiative aimed at empowering smallholder farmers in Ethiopia’s Gambela region. By equipping farmers with the resources, knowledge, and financial tools they need, this project is fostering

Earlier in 2024, the Global Solidarity Forum partnered with a network of religious women congregations to strengthen programs to empower vulnerable communities, with a focus on young girls, mothers and children, with a goal to improve access to healthcare and job opportunities in Uganda, Nigeria and Mexico. These programs aim