GlobalWA is uniting Washington State’s global development community into a coordinated force for collective impact.
Who We Are
GlobalWA is a mission-driven community that includes 140+ organizations and individuals across nonprofit, technology, philanthropy, academia, and business sectors. Together, we’re building a thriving and connected global development ecosystem in Washington State.
Our approach is simple but powerful: convene the community, strengthen individual capacity, and mobilize collective action. We invest in our members’ growth and sustainability by providing tools, knowledge, and spaces that help organizations and individuals grow capacity, navigate complexity, and scale their impact.
Strengthening Washington, shaping the world.
Convene
Through GlobalWA’s events and collaborative platforms, our members connect and forge cross-sector partnerships.
Strengthen
Through GlobalWA’s tools, resources, workshops, and peer connections, our members grow in capacity, resilience, and impact.
Mobilize
Through GlobalWA’s research, advocacy, and strategic communications, our members organize collective action.
GlobalWA at a Glance
Mission
Global Washington supports Washington State’s global development community through connection, capacity strengthening, and strategic mobilization to help individuals and organizations grow stronger and more resilient.
Vision
A thriving and connected global development ecosystem in Washington is working together to grow capacity, navigate complexity, and scale their impact across the state and worldwide.
Values
Innovation: We harness Washington’s spirit of local innovation to drive bold solutions and foster global collaboration
Connection: We strengthen international ties that fuel our local economy and protect our shared future
Resilience: We equip our sector to adapt, lead, and thrive in the face of global challenges
Equity: We elevate diverse voices, reduce barriers to participation, and work toward a development sector that reflects and responds to the communities it serves