GCS
Global Civic Sharing(GCS)
Global Civic Sharing (GCS) is an international development NGO, established in Korea in 1998 to eradicate poverty around the world and for the development of civil society.
Organization Overiview
Global Civic Sharing is committed to promoting sustainable development by supporting marginalized populations in developing countries and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
GCS
Global Civic Sharing (GCS)
Global Civic Sharing (GCS) is an international development NGO, established in Korea in 1998 to eradicate poverty around the world and for the development of civil society.
Organization Overview
Global Civic Sharing is committed to promoting sustainable development by supporting marginalized populations in developing countries and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
Mission Statement
Global Civic Sharing promotes sustainable development and self-reliance in disadvantaged and marginalized communities worldwide.
Mission Statement
Mission
Promoting community development through capacity-building in developing countries
Contributing to the growth of global civil society
Provisioning education and volunteer activities that address challenges facing humanity
Conducting policy research and advocacy campaigns for poverty eradication and sustainable development
Spread of the global civic sharing movement
Mission
Promoting community development through capacity-building in developing countries
Contributing to the growth of global civil society
Provisioning education and volunteer activities that address challenges facing humanity
Conducting policy research and advocacy campaigns for poverty eradication and sustainable development
Spread of the global civic sharing movement
Approach
Global Civic Sharing is committed to helping individuals and communities believe that they have the power to make a change in society. Through community partnerships and active involvement of local staff, we train communities to take part in the decision making of development programs.
Domestic Activities
While our primary focus is international community development, Global Civic Sharing is also committed to educating and strengthening Korean civil society to actively engage in global development issues.
Geographic Scope
We currently operate programs in Rwanda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, East Timor, and Fiji, a total of 15 countries.
Objectives
Global Civic Sharing pursues the following objectives:
Approach
Global Civic Sharing believes that individuals and communities have the power to create meaningful change. By fostering community partnerships and engaging local staff, we empower communities to actively participate in decision-making processes for their development programs.
Domestic Activities
While our primary focus is international community development, Global Civic Sharing is also committed to educating and strengthening Korean civil society to actively engage in global development issues.
Geographic Scope
We currently operate programs in Rwanda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, East Timor, and Fiji, a total of 15 countries.
Objectives
Global Civic Sharing pursues the following objectives:
◾ Implement development assistance projects
◾ Support the empowerment of civil society
◾ Provide emergency relief and aid for victims of natural disasters and conflicts
◾ Conduct public relations and educational programs
◾ Encourage young Koreans to actively participate in volunteer activities
◾ Carry out research and advocacy campaigns
