The Global Solidarity Forum

is catalyzing unconventional alliances to improve the livelihoods of the most vulnerable.

EMPOWERING SMALLHOLDER FARMERS THROUGH A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THE MOST VULNERABLE

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 sustainable livelihoods and economic resilience.

GSF IN UGANDA AND MEXICO: EMPOWERING SISTER-LED PROGRAMS TRASNFORMING THE LIVES OF THE MOST VULNERABLES

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.

HUMAN TRAFFICKING: TALITHA KUM LAUNCHED THE APP WALKING IN DIGNITY

On January 30th, 2024, in the presence of about 300 people, including ambassadors, people from institutions, religious and young people, Talitha Kum International launched the “Walking in Dignity” application.

We foster innovative collaboration, bringing together key influencers in development and leaders across different sectors of society to advance holistic, inclusive, and sustainable human development for all.

We are inspired by the moral leadership of Pope Francis and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to build a better world, based on solidarity, charity, and equality.

Our Approach

Listen

Facilitating information sharing on the local needs of the most vulnerable with leading experts in multiple sectors.

Envision

Bringing together diverse actors to build bridges between faith leaders and leaders in the public, private and social sectors to spur innovative solutions.

Connect

Serving as the gateway to connect faith leaders with leaders across the public, private and social sectors to bring about systemic change.

Our Partnerships

Together, we are unlocking new partnerships and innovation for holistic, inclusive, and sustainable human development for all.

Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals requires all sectors of society to contribute their unique strengths. Catalyzing partnerships that include the private sector, philanthropies, international organizations, governments, Catholic communities, and men and women in religious life, the Global Solidarity Forum is fostering synergies and systemic connections to drive action for the most vulnerable.

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