Dear GlobalWA Community, 

We are excited to share Global Washington’s new approach to membership. Based on your feedback, we’ve made improvements to reflect both the evolving needs of our community and our bold new strategy. 

For nearly two decades, GlobalWA has served as the hub for Washington State’s global development community. Together, we’ve built a vibrant ecosystem where nonprofits, philanthropies, businesses, academic institutions, and individuals connect, learn, and amplify their collective impact. As we enter a new phase, we are evolving how we work with you—our members and partners—to ensure our community is more connected, more resilient, and more influential in shaping the future of global development. 

by Brendan Michaelsen

For the past two years, our team has been listening, testing, and iterating toward a simple idea with a profound impact: a vibrant, powerful, engaged community is the foundation for survivors’ healing journeys. As CTO of Our Wave, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside survivors, clinicians, designers, engineers, and advocates to shape that vision into reality. Today, I’m proud to share that Our Wave Community 2.0 is live at community.ourwave.org.

Why this release, and why now? Because building safe digital spaces for survivors of sexual harm, domestic violence, and child abuse requires more than a content library or a forum. It asks for a place where education, personalized resources, and human connection come together—securely, respectfully, and at each survivor’s pace. Our Wave 2.0 is a significant step toward that all‑encompassing experience.