Global Action for Children

Global Action for Children is a nonpartisan, results-oriented coalition dedicated to advocating for orphans and vulnerable children in the developing world.

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Global Action for Children recognized by the Catalogue for Philanthropy

June 5, 2008:  GAC selected as one of DC's finest small non-profits.  Read more about Global Action for Children recognized by the Catalogue for Philanthropy

Child Sexual Exploitation in the Field

May 27, 2008: Read Save the Children UK's shocking report on child sexual abuse and exploitation by aid workers. Read more about Child Sexual Exploitation in the Field

“PEPFAR: One of our best ambassadors”

May 16, 2008: Read the GAC op-ed published in today's Tulsa World Read more about “PEPFAR: One of our best ambassadors”

Burma’s Humanitarian Crisis

May 9, 2008:  Extremely Vulnerable Population in Crisis Read more about Burma’s Humanitarian Crisis

GAC Supports the International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2007

May 8, 2008: Support Legislation to Put an End to Child Marriage Read more about GAC Supports the International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2007

“A Slap at Schoolchildren”

May 6, 2008: Read a Washington Post op-ed written by George McGovern and Bob Dole on the proposed cuts to the international school feeding program Read more about “A Slap at Schoolchildren”

GAC Co-Hosts World AIDS Orphans Day Briefing

May 7, 2008: Congressional Briefing Draws Attention to Plight of World's Most Vulnerable Children Read more about GAC Co-Hosts World AIDS Orphans Day Briefing

Food Crisis a “Silent Tsunami” for Children

April 23, 2008: Vulnerable children at greatest risk of hunger from rising food prices. Read more about Food Crisis a “Silent Tsunami” for Children

GAC Applauds House Reauthorization of PEPFAR

April 3, 2008: Expanded legislation will bring benefits to millions of orphans and vulnerable children Read more about GAC Applauds House Reauthorization of PEPFAR

Jolie-Pitt $1M Grant to GAC Highlighted in Tax Documents

March 27, 2008: 2007 grant from Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt highlighted in coverage of couple's philanthropy. Read more about Jolie-Pitt $1M Grant to GAC Highlighted in Tax Documents