Global Family Initiative

Deploys decentralized support networks — safe housing, food, healthcare, emergency response — coordinated by graduates and local activists.

Nights of safety provided since 2022

People reached this year alone

Kilograms of food distributed

We work to connect people to resources like safe housing, food and supplies, psychosocial support, and critical information, as well as seed funding for community impact projects, which contribute to economic, environmental, and social well-being.

Why the Global Family Initiative?

At the heart of the Global Family Initiative is a commitment to empowering communities and fostering resilience. By supporting alumni-led ventures with seed funding and wellbeing resources, we nurture leaders creating tailored solutions for local challenges. Through investments in social impact projects and direct aid like food, shelter, and emergency relief, we build pathways to sustainability and economic growth. Join us in driving meaningful change.

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Albert

"The funding I received from SafePlace International was really helpful because I was able to move from a single room shelter to a two bedroom flat shelter where I was able to accommodate a few more persons."

Recipient, Global Family Initiative

"It has helped because I was able to take a few people off the streets and who had nowhere to go to put a roof over their heads."

areas of work

The Global Family Initiative consists of 5 core areas of work. Discover how it works.

- SafePlace Internation Three people are smiling and posing closely together for a selfie outdoors, with graffiti visible on the wall behind them, celebrating their involvement in community-led refugee initiatives. SafePlace International

Emergency Response

The initiative will prioritize immediate aid through shelter, food, and psychosocial support for LGBTQI+ and displaced individuals. With a focus on building resilience, the program bridges urgent needs and long-term community-driven solutions.

- SafePlace Internation A person in a yellow shirt arranges groceries and supplies, including rice, maize meal, beans, bottled water, and toilet paper—supporting community-led refugee initiatives outside a building. SafePlace International

Food Relief

In 2025, the program aims to expand emergency food relief efforts, building on the 14,500+ kg of food distributed in 2024. By addressing food insecurity, particularly in marginalized communities, it fosters trust and understanding while improving community cohesion and safety.

- SafePlace Internation Two people shake hands—one holds a basket of clothes. Wearing yellow, they stand before a barred window, symbolizing community-led refugee initiatives and support for LGBTQI+ individuals. SafePlace International

Acts of Kindness

The Acts of Kindness program will extend its reach to serve 40,000 people in 2025, fostering inclusivity and reducing stigma in hostile environments. Activities include food distribution and community engagement to build safer, more supportive environments.

- SafePlace Internation Two women, one standing and one in a wheelchair, pose by an open car trunk filled with bottled water. Both wear matching white Chetalo t-shirts, highlighting their commitment to community-led refugee initiatives and humanitarian LGBTQI+ assistance. SafePlace International

Social Impact Projects

Increased investment in social impact projects will support graduate-led initiatives and organizations, fostering economic resilience. By empowering local leaders, the program aims to create sustainable solutions tailored to community needs.

- SafePlace Internation A person with curly hair and a beard stands indoors near a window with sheer curtains, wearing a red long-sleeve shirt and crossing their arms, embodying the spirit of community-led refugee initiatives. SafePlace International

Shelter

Providing over 12,000 nights of safety in 2024, the shelter program offers critical support to LGBTQI+ individuals at risk. Efforts in 2025 will enhance stability and safety for vulnerable community members with a $10,000 budget allocation.