The Global Knowledge Initiative

We believe the knowledge to foster a more resilient future already exists in the world, but the gap lies in how we connect the individuals who hold this ingenuity with one another so that we can do more together. We work on a wide range of complex challenges –, food security, disaster response, climate change, and economic inclusion – and at different levels - from the community to the global - to build a system that is more inclusive, adaptive, and delivers better outcomes for all. Recognizing innovating within systems is a human endeavor, we work in accompaniment with stakeholders in the system – innovators, investors, change agents, and leaders from across government, business, non-profit, and civil society - as representatives of their organizations and communities. We foster the environment, the mindset, and the experiences to enable diverse perspectives, capacities, and resources to cross-pollinate As stakeholders move through our collaboration journey, they gain the clarity of purpose, relationships, and momentum needed to disrupt, strengthen, and make more resilient the systems that impact their lives. Our programs are replicable and are grounded in the following universal foundations: - Systems-informed: We ensure that innovation efforts are focused on the opportunities within the system where disruption is not only possible but most impactful. - Stakeholder-led: We are in service to the stakeholders in the system, working as a champion, facilitator, and network-builder, to support them to achieve their vision for a more resilient system. - Action-oriented: We activate and connect the ingenuity, capacities, and resources in the system, ensuring incentives are in place to move people from conversation to innovation, collaboration, and collective action.