Our Mission
Global Ambassadors for Children (GAFC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving children around the world through short-term humanitarian service trips and sustainable programs.
Our Vision
Global Ambassadors for Children will make a significant impact on world peace and understanding through face-to-face cultural exchanges. GAFC trips provide hands-on interaction with disadvantaged children, balanced by opportunities for sightseeing and immersion in the native culture of the community served.
History
Global Ambassadors for Children was founded in 1998. An Honorary Board of Governors was formed with a diverse membership including doctors, educators, travel experts, media specialists, and representatives from the business and non-profit sector. Global Ambassadors for Children is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting peace and understanding through face to face cultural exchange opportunities. Since its conception, GAFC has operated hundreds of humanitarian trips all over the world serving thousands of children and donating approximately 5 million dollars in aid.
What does GAFC do?
Global Ambassadors for Children supports children in approximately 20 locations around the world by identifying and supporting sustainable programs, such as:
- Developing small businesses to aid poor families in Belize and El Salvador
Building a school in Uganda
Supporting orphanages and street kids in Mexico, and Kenya
Implementing conflict resolution modules in Jamaican and South African schools
Starting a computer center in India
Providing books and financial support for children’s libraries in Nepal, Native American Reservations, Guatemala, and Jordan
Supplying and shipping medical equipment to Serbia, El Salvador, Malawi, and Jordan
Global Ambassadors for Children also provides a large variety of activities for GAFC volunteers traveling on a short-term humanitarian trip to implement in orphanages, schools, and communities.
What do volunteers do on short-term humanitarian trips?
- Teach English as a second language and implement educational modules (no skills or experience required)
Supervise sporting and recreational activities at orphanages, schools and communities
Assist in small construction projects
Assist with medical and dental assessments of children
Deliver and distribute school supplies, back packs, books, hygiene kits, and other requested items from our global partners.
