--- title: Global Action International | Christian Compassion in Action description: Global Action transforms lives worldwide. Join us in providing education, healthcare, and hope to children in poverty. Make a difference today. --- [![Global Action](https://globalaction.ngo/hs-fs/hubfs/Global%20Action%20Logo%20-%20small.png?width=150&height=68&name=Global%20Action%20Logo%20-%20small.png "Global Action")](https://globalaction.ngo) - [About Us](https://globalaction.ngo/about-us) - [Our Cause](https://globalaction.ngo/our-cause) - [Where We Work](https://globalaction.ngo/where-we-work) Show submenu for Where We Work - [Africa](https://globalaction.ngo/africa) - [Asia and Middle East](https://globalaction.ngo/asia-middle-east) - [Latin America](https://globalaction.ngo/latin-america) - [Get Involved](https://globalaction.ngo/get-involved) - [Blog](https://globalaction.ngo/en/blog) - [About Us](https://globalaction.ngo/about-us) - [Our Cause](https://globalaction.ngo/our-cause) - [Where We Work](https://globalaction.ngo/where-we-work) Show submenu for Where We Work - [Africa](https://globalaction.ngo/africa) - [Asia and Middle East](https://globalaction.ngo/asia-middle-east) - [Latin America](https://globalaction.ngo/latin-america) - [Get Involved](https://globalaction.ngo/get-involved) - [Blog](https://globalaction.ngo/en/blog) [Sign up](https://globalaction.ngo/subscribe?hsLang=en) ## Transform lives with love. ## KIDS NEED YOU ## Your support helps to transform lives with love. ## Every Child Deserves a Chance. ## Your Support Makes it Possible. ## We're on a mission. # Christian Compassion in Action. ### 356 million children live in extreme poverty. At Global Action, we're changing that— one child at a time. For over 30 years, we've been sharing God's transformative love with children and families in the world's hardest places. ###### **30 years of leading the way in the world's hardest places.** ###### **Top 1% of charities for effective use of funds.** ###### **Nearly 100% of your gift directly helps children in need.** ## Make an impact. ![Nourishment](https://globalaction.ngo/hubfs/Nourishment.jpg "Nourishment") ## Save Lives. ## Provide food, education, and healthcare to children in desperate need. ![Education](https://globalaction.ngo/hubfs/Education.jpg "Education") ## Maximize Your Impact. ## Your donation goes further with us. 95% of every dollar directly helps children in need. Our commitment to efficiency places us in the Top 1% of charities worldwide. ![Rugazi child](https://globalaction.ngo/hubfs/Rugazi%20child.jpg "Rugazi child") ## Create Lasting Change. ## Your generosity is the lifeline for the children we serve. [Donate today](https://globalaction.ngo/donate?hsLang=en) ![Global Action - Compassion in Action](https://globalaction.ngo/hubfs/Compassion%20in%20Action-1.png "Global Action - Compassion in Action") ## Your Gift in Action. Here's how your support transforms lives: - $40 provides a month of nutritious meals for a child. - $50 provides clothes, blankets, and diapers for infants. - Just $30 a month can send a child to school for an entire year. ## How We Help. This is how your support helps children. ![Food for the Hungry](https://globalaction.ngo/hubfs/Food%20and%20Nutrition%20Collage.png "Food for the Hungry") ## Nourish the Hungry. With your help, we provide healthy meals to fight malnutrition and help children thrive. ## ![The Right to Learn](https://globalaction.ngo/hs-fs/hubfs/Education%20Collage.png?width=960&height=540&name=Education%20Collage.png) ## Educate for the Future. Your support gives disadvantaged children access to quality schools, opening doors to a brighter tomorrow.  ## ![Save Lives](https://globalaction.ngo/hs-fs/hubfs/Health%20collage.png?width=960&height=540&name=Health%20collage.png) ## Heal the Sick. ## Every child has the right to grow up healthy and strong. Your help ensures that children receive life-saving medical care and survive deadly diseases.      ## Global Action won't stop until every child is healthy, educated, protected, and respected. We are rated as one of the best charities to donate to: Over 95% of every dollar spent goes directly to support children in need.   ## Global Action won't stop until every child is healthy, educated, protected, and respected. We are rated as one of the best charities to donate to: Over 95% of every dollar spent goes directly to support children in need. ## Global Action won't stop until every child is healthy, educated, protected, and respected. We are rated as one of the best charities to donate to: Over 95% of every dollar spent goes directly to support children in need. ![Faith and Joel: Kenyan orphans saved at birth](https://globalaction.ngo/hubfs/Stellas%20kids%20in%20Kenya.png "Faith and Joel: Kenyan orphans saved at birth") ## Meet Stella, Faith, and Joel Stella, a grandmother in Kenya, sent us this photo of twins Faith and Joel. Abandoned at birth, they were rescued and cared for thanks to supporters like you. Today, they're thriving 10-year-olds full of joy and potential. "Thank you for saving their lives!" - Stella --- ## Subscribe to our newsletter. ![The Encourager Blog and Newsletter](https://globalaction.ngo/hubfs/The%20Encourager-2.png "The Encourager Blog and Newsletter") ## Join "The Encourager" Community. Spread hope beyond borders. Our mission of encouragement extends from the children we support to you, our valued supporters. 🌟 Join thousands finding inspiration in stories of change. 💡 Gain insights on how your support transforms lives. ❤️ Receive monthly doses of motivation and hope. The Encourager: Stories of Hope in Your Inbox **Sign Up Now for "The Encourager"** Get uplifting content delivered straight to your inbox. Approximately 1 email per month. *Your privacy matters. We never share your information, and you can unsubscribe anytime.* ### Recent "Encourager" blog posts. ## The Encourager ![How do you define success?](https://globalaction.ngo/hs-fs/hubfs/Definition%20of%20Success.jpg?width=1000&height=500&name=Definition%20of%20Success.jpg) ## [How do you define "success"?](https://globalaction.ngo/en/blog/how-do-you-define-success?hsLang=en) John Wooden, one of the best coaches of all time, defines success a little differently than most of us. Hint: It isn't about the awards or victories. [Read more](https://globalaction.ngo/en/blog/how-do-you-define-success?hsLang=en) ## The Encourager ![Stay Happy](https://globalaction.ngo/hs-fs/hubfs/Stay%20Happy.jpg?width=1000&height=500&name=Stay%20Happy.jpg) ## [Stay happy](https://globalaction.ngo/en/blog/stay-happy?hsLang=en) We don't live in a perfect world. But God is on our side. Staying on top when the world is trying to get you down is living the Christian life at its best. [Read more](https://globalaction.ngo/en/blog/stay-happy?hsLang=en) ## The Encourager ![9Promises](https://globalaction.ngo/hs-fs/hubfs/9Promises.jpg?width=1000&height=500&name=9Promises.jpg) ## [9 promises that can bring happiness](https://globalaction.ngo/en/blog/9-promises-for-happiness?hsLang=en) These 9 Promises for Happiness, from legendary basketball coach John Wooden, are goals for us to live by for greater joy in our lives.. 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