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WHO WE ARE

VISION
We work towards a world where people live free of poverty with the
opportunity and the ability to shape their own lives.

MISSION
Global Development Group exists to relieve poverty in a tangible way
and provide long-term solutions through the delivery of quality aid and
development projects together with our partners around the world.

VALUES
Partnership – strong partnerships mean we accomplish more together.
Integrity, trust and loyalty – the fabric of every successful relationship.
Quality – commitment to full accountability through project monitoring,
evaluation, feedback and continuous improvement results in significant,
long-term impact.
Passion – loving what we do increases our effectiveness.
Teamwork – unique talents combine to produce outstanding success.

DISTINCTIVELY DIFFERENT
Established in 2002, Global Development Group has a diversity of projects
in developing countries.

We have three entities:
Global Development Group (Australia) - with head office in Brisbane and
representatives in New South Wales and Western Australia. Accountable to
the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), the Australian Charities and Not-for-
Profits Commission (ACNC), the Australian Council for International
Development (ACFID) and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

Global Development Group USA Inc. - located in Tennessee has 501(c)(3)
and is a public charity.

Global Development Group Limited (NZ) is a tax-exempt charity CC54017

Front Cover image and has overseas donee status with the Inland Revenue Department and is
The Widows Cause Development Project has empowered a member of the Council for International Development (CID).
700 women in India (J865N) and Nepal (J1016N) through
business training and microloans of AUD$200-250.

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Odoch has always stood out among his classmates. Not necessarily for his height, but for
his determination and competitiveness. Odoch is studying in P4 this year at one of project
J747 Irene Gleeson Foundation’s primary schools, and has no trouble out-running his
classmates. See page 10 for more on J747.

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