1. We are just a small organization trying to make a difference.

2. We only work where we can involve members of the local community so they can sustain the program when we leave.

3. We only fly coach, stay in cheap hotels, and always overtip our servers.

4. Sometimes we sound like pageant contestants (or like we're on a first date) when talking about the world - all full of world peace, sunsets, puppies, and how much we love Thai food.

Global Colors was founded by one man who thought it would be better to go out and try to make a difference, rather than complain about things that weren't being done. Since then, we have established our reputation by cutting through red tape and bureaucracy - while connecting volunteers and corporations to international aid projects.

From a decision made in the jungles of Cambodia - to taking calls from the White House, speaking on behalf of refugees at the United Nations, and working with groups around the world - Global Colors continues to grow and make personal differences around the world.

We focus our efforts on locally run NGO's that already understand every aspect of their communities needs.  We learn about the issues they face and how THEY are trying to solve them, and then we create a plan to help them accomplish their goals. Through this collaboration, we raise awareness and resources to support their interests, with the outcome resulting in more sophisticated local networks and sustainable aid projects.

We have also found that bringing local individuals in to develop a project, creates more ownership towards it in the long run, and in turn, they work harder to sustain it in the coming years. We believe it is essential that they feel empowered to better their own lives, rather than just receive a handout.

Whether it is an orphanage, school, clinic, or group that we find we can help with, we look for stories such as Phil and Kanchana Thornton in Thailand, or Emmanuel Tasur in Kenya. These individuals make an impact by serving those around them –and we may be able to provide that little extra push. Our projects are geared towards helping individuals become self sufficient, and range from poverty, AIDS/disease, human rights, education, and the environment.

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global colors is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization