2024
Uganda looks a little different since my first trip there in 2007 – when you had to find an internet café to send a message and you had an AT&T calling card with 20 numbers to punch in to call home for about $5 a minute. GLI also looks a little different since my first imaginings in 2007. We now employ over 40 highly qualified individuals in Uganda and Rwanda who support our best practices community development work through the lens of Listen. Think. Act.
Empathy & Cultural Sensitivity
Actively listen and learn from diverse communities to ensure culturally respectful interventions with local support.
Equity, Inclusion, Authenticity
Ensuring everyone has equal opportunities in a diverse and welcoming environment.
Education & Empowerment
Prioritizing knowledge and skills development to enable individuals to uplift their own communities.
Innovation & Changemaking
Championing pioneering approaches and creative solutions to drive meaningful change in the world.
Sustainability & Stewardship
Committing to long-lasting solutions that empower communities to thrive on their own.
Transparency & Accountability
Upholding clarity in operations and strict financial stewardship to maintain trust with donors, partners, and communities.
Cultivate global leaders
Cultivate global leaders who are inspired to advocate for sustainable global development
Cultivate global leaders
Foster cross-cultural understanding and empathy with diverse global perspectives
Empower impactful actior
Empower impactful action in cross-cultural and international development contexts
Local Music Investment…
Hundreds of thousands of dollars invested in local music industries and local economies