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Statement from Global Washington Black Lives Matter. We must raise our voices and do the even harder work that ensures our actions and our institutions reflect this truth. Global Washington members have been speaking out... Read More
SEATTLE – Global Washington has announced that Celeste Mergens, the founder and CEO of Days for Girls International, will be awarded the 2019 Global Hero Award at the annual Global Washington Goalmakers Conference in Seattle... Read More
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, Remote Energy, Splash, and World Relief Seattle also awarded generous grants March 20, 2019 SEATTLE – For the second year in a row, Global Washington collaborated with the University of Washington... Read More
March 8, 2019 SEATTLE – On International Women’s Day, Global Washington (GlobalWA), the leading association in Washington state that connects companies, foundations, and non-profit organizations to improve lives in developing countries, announced the formation of... Read More
In April, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced a “zero tolerance” policy for anyone crossing the US-Mexico border between ports of entry without proper documentation, including people seeking asylum, and said federal prosecutors would begin criminally... Read More
UPDATED June 14, 2018, 3:00 p.m. On June 3 Guatemala’s Volcán de Fuego, or “Fire Volcano” erupted. The volcano, which sits 27 miles southwest of the capital, Guatemala City, is part of the seismically-active Pacific... Read More
June 4, 2018 SEATTLE – On Tuesday, June 5th, five Global Washington member non-profits will be recognized by University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce and receive grants for their global programs, ranging from $5,000... Read More
Speakers include world-class leaders of Washington state-based humanitarian aid organizations, businesses, foundations, and academic institutions SEATTLE – Global Washington (GlobalWA), the leading association in Washington state that connects companies and nonprofits to improve people’s lives... Read More
New Global Washington Report Highlights Impacts of the Global Development Sector in Washington State SEATTLE – A new report by Global Washington (GlobalWA) explores the economic impact and interconnectedness of Washington state-based businesses and nonprofits... Read More
Think Globally, Give Locally These Global Washington members are participating in this year’s GiveBIG. You can donate now through May 10th to amazing organizations, based here in Washington state, that are doing lifesaving work globally.... Read More
Living in a state as highly dependent on international trade as ours, Washingtonians are well-aware of the importance of maintaining good relations with our global neighbors. Not only is it a smart thing to do... Read More