GLOBAL POVERTY FUND
Impact Overview
March – June 2026
Over four months, the Global Poverty Fund portfolio advanced economic opportunity, emergency response, and systems change across dozens of countries. Together, participating nonprofits delivered direct cash assistance, expanded entrepreneurship programs, empowered women and youth, responded to humanitarian crises, and advanced policies that create lasting pathways out of poverty.
NONPROFITS
WHAT MOVED
Themes Across The Portfolio
Six themes defined the quarter’s work. Expand each to explore the organizations and milestones behind them.
Direct Cash Transfers & Emergency Response
GiveDirectly expanded cash assistance worldwide, surpassing $1 billion in cumulative direct cash transfers while responding to crises in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Venezuela, Lebanon, Malawi, and Mozambique. Emergency funding also supported global health and humanitarian initiatives through the PRO Initiative.
Entrepreneurship & Pathways Out of Poverty
Village Enterprise and Opportunity International expanded ultra-poor graduation programs, entrepreneurship training, and financial inclusion initiatives, demonstrating measurable gains in income, savings, and long-term economic stability for families across Africa and Haiti.
Women’s Economic Empowerment
CARE, BRAC USA, Heifer International, and Opportunity International expanded programs helping women build businesses, access capital, strengthen livelihoods, and create economic opportunities in communities around the world.
Youth Leadership & Education
Global Fund for Children and BRAC USA invested in adolescent girls and youth leadership through international summits, education initiatives, and community-based programs designed to expand opportunity and strengthen future generations.
Humanitarian Relief & Crisis Response
CARE, BRAC USA, and GiveDirectly responded to humanitarian emergencies through emergency cash assistance, refugee support, disaster relief, hygiene kits, and education programs serving vulnerable communities across multiple continents.
Policy Advocacy & Systems Change
Village Enterprise advanced landmark legislation institutionalizing the Ultra-Poor Graduation model, while CARE and Global Fund for Children strengthened advocacy efforts to influence national policy and long-term investments in poverty reduction.
THE RECORD
Key Milestones
In reverse chronological order, from June to March.
MONTH BY MONTH
Monthly Snapshots
Expand each month for its highlights.
June 2026
At A Glance: June showcased measurable outcomes in poverty reduction through income growth, savings, refugee assistance, youth leadership, and emergency response.
Village Enterprise participants increased savings by 90%+.
99% of Opportunity International Graduation Program graduates increased their income.
BRAC USA raised $45,662 supporting Rohingya refugee children and water access.
GiveDirectly delivered $146 million to 439,000 recipients with a fraud loss rate of just 0.27%.
May 2026
At A Glance: May focused on expanding direct cash assistance, mobilizing private investment, and increasing economic opportunities for women and families worldwide.
GiveDirectly surpassed $1 billion in cumulative cash transfers.
PRO Initiative mobilized $115 million for global health and humanitarian projects.
CARE launched Rise with a goal of unlocking $1 billion for women entrepreneurs.
CARE celebrated the 80th anniversary of the CARE PACKAGE®.
April 2026
At A Glance: April highlighted entrepreneurship, youth leadership, refugee support, and innovative financial inclusion programs across Africa.
200 young leaders from 25 countries attended the Adolescent Girls Summit.
Rwanda invested in 1,000 first-time entrepreneurs through Village Enterprise.
GiveDirectly cash transfers reduced school absenteeism by 64% among refugee households.
Opportunity International launched Project Catalyst to reach 1 million women with formal financial services.
March 2026
At A Glance: March centered on policy victories, women’s economic opportunity, emergency assistance, and expanding pathways out of poverty through entrepreneurship and direct support.
Kenya passed the West Pokot Ultra-Poor Graduation Bill.
15,761 jobs created or strengthened through Heifer International’s Meliteji WASU Project.
BRAC USA announced expansion of its AIM initiative to reach 2 million adolescent girls.
CARE advocates met with 100+ congressional offices to advance global development priorities.
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