Global Washington

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Global Washington
Global Washington logo.png
FormationDecember 2008
FoundersSeattle International Foundation, University of Washington, and Washington State University
TypeNGO
Legal status501(c)(3)[1]
Purposehumanitarian
Location
  • Seattle, Washington
Websiteglobalwa.org

Global Washington is a Seattle-based nonprofit membership association whose mission is to promote international development by coordinating the efforts of other globally-minded philanthropic, research and business organizations in Washington state.

History[]

Global Washington was founded in December 2008 by the Seattle International Foundation, the University of Washington, and Washington State University.[2] Kristen Dailey, formerly of Initiative for Global Development, became the association's executive director in May 2014.[3]

Advocacy[]

In 2008 the United States Federal Government budgeted about US$30 billion for foreign aid and of that, about 8 billion was for healthcare. Global Washington criticized this budget for neglecting development.[4]

Global Washington has organized conferences to discuss how United States foreign aid should be distributed.[5] Past conferences that were organized in the past include:[6]

  • 2019 – Goalmakers
  • 2018 – Next 10 Global
  • 2017 – Renewing Global Leadership
  • 2016 – Allies for Action
  • 2015 – Disruptive Development
  • 2014 – Smarter Approaches to a Changing World
  • 2013 – Catalyzing Collective Impact
  • 2012 – Redefining Development: From Silos to Collective Impact
  • 2011 – Opportunities and Obstacles in Turbulent Times
  • 2010 – Bridges to Breakthroughs: How Partnerships and Innovation are Changing the World
  • 2009 – A Blueprint for Action

References[]

  1. ^ Choi, Robert (2010-01-27). "Letter 947 (D0/CG) [501(c)(3) letter]" (PDF). globalwa.org. Cincinnati, OH: Internal Revenue Service. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
  2. ^ "Our History". globalwa.org. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
  3. ^ Spitzer, Gabe (16 May 2014). "Humanosphere - Global Washington's new chief explores region's role as humanitarian epicenter". humanosphere.org. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
  4. ^ Heim, Kristi (24 September 2009). "The Business of Giving - Making a case for foreign aid". seattletimes.nwsource.com. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
  5. ^ Gheisar, Bookda (26 August 2011). "Global Washington Welcomes Policymakers to Discuss Maintaining Foreign Aid Amidst Proposed Cuts". prnewswire.com. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
  6. ^ "Past Annual Conferences". Global Washington. Retrieved 2020-09-03.

External links[]

Official website

Coordinates: 47°36′36″N 122°20′03″W / 47.610082°N 122.334143°W / 47.610082; -122.334143

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