Globally connected
Building Bridges, Empowering Communities
Who we are
Globally Connected is a refugee-led foundation and network that supports refugees, immigrants, and communities from Arab backgrounds across Europe. We aim to build trust and understanding between these communities and their host societies while nurturing strong connections with their countries of origin.
Founded in 2015, focusing on Syrians in the diaspora and inside Syria, we have expanded our work to include diverse Arab-background communities across Europe.
We do this through capacity-building, training, networking, accompaniment, and supporting grassroots initiatives and community-led projects that promote inclusion, cooperation, and shared growth.
Our values
Valuing diversity in culture, ethnicity, religion, and gender
Networking to promote social inclusion through joint initiatives
Respect and connection between different cultures and communities
Commitment to social justice and equal participation for all
Our tools
- Facilitations and mediation
- Action research
- Global cafes and dialogues
What we do
Small-Scale Grant-Making
Globally, Connected provides grants to organizations, groups, and individuals from refugee and immigrant backgrounds, including host communities. These grants support initiatives that promote active citizenship, social participation, peacebuilding, and local entrepreneurship. We also host, support, and fund community-led projects that strengthen social cohesion and encourage positive engagement in host societies.
Capacity Building
We support our members through tailored capacity-building activities such as joint learning sessions, workshops, and technical guidance. Members receive accompaniment and management support, with opportunities to develop skills in advocacy, fundraising, and partnership building throughout the life of their initiatives.
Networking
Networking and collaboration are central to our work. We create spaces for individuals and organizations to connect across countries and regions, fostering relationships between grassroots actors and European networks. These connections help bring local experiences into broader conversations and policymaking processes at the European level.
Publications and Media
Globally, Connected produces research and uses diverse media to inform social cohesion and integration policies. We highlight efforts that promote intercultural understanding through documentation, storytelling, and evidence-based publications. Our materials – including social media content, brochures, and reports – are co-created with community members to reflect shared experiences and cultural exchange.
Our projects
Active voices
As part of the joint project cooperation between Globally connected and International Alert A number of people 13 participants coming from different Eu states (Netherlands, Germany, France, Denmark)
Building and bounding
Globally Connected joined a joint program supported by GIZ in 2018 in phase one and continuing the program through its phase 2 and recently phase 3