Impact

Since our inception in 2015, we have successfully anchored equity, dignity, and collaboration into the global response reaching 10+ million people across the globe.

Our impact is a result of collaboration and coordination with non-profits and philanthropies. By unlocking the complementary positions, strategies, and assets of a diverse network, we have advanced the rights and wellbeing of millions of people on the move. Our strategic holistic resourcing has been pivotal in times of crisis and beyond and contributes to transforming the refugee response to be rooted in local realities and co-led by impacted people and communities.

2025 Impact

We are currently analyzing the numbers and reviewing partner reports—full insights coming soon.

What we can share for now is that together with leaders across 318 partner organizations, our funding reached 2,753,924 people across 50 countries in 2025 alone. We work directly with 67 and support others through four vetted intermediaries—extending reach where access is limited. 

2023–2024 — Proven Scale, Growth, and Leverage

These two years mark GWBF’s first full growth cycle — a period defined by bold bets, catalytic investment, and results at scale. Only a two-year view shows the full speed and depth of change.

Five Key Highlights 

1. People Reached — Supported 8.7 million people since inception, up from 5 million in 2022 — nearly doubling our reach with access to safety, dignity, and opportunity.

2. From Regional to Global — Grew active involvement with partners from 27 countries in 2022 to 65 countries in 2024 — a 141% increase — resourcing underfunded communities across key displacement corridors.

3. Resourcing Communities, Strengthening Leadership — Invested $16.5 million across 2023–2024, up 197% from 2021–2022, directing resources where they’re needed most while building leadership capacity.

4. Pioneering New Models — Launched the first global Organizational Development Program for Refugee-Led Organizations. In two years 41 organizations have been strengthening the skills, systems, and resilience needed to meet urgent needs today — and shape what comes next.

5. Equity at Scale — Grew from 16 partners to 150 — an eightfold (837%) increase. 70% are refugee-led and 41% women-led: leaders rooted in lived experience who deliver effective, reliable, innovative solutions — yet still receive less than 2% of global funding.