Our Vision
Every child thriving in a protective and caring family.
Children outside the protection of a safe and loving family are statistically at a much higher risk of abuse, trafficking, and exploitation.
GCA is working to reimagine child protection through family preservation, family reunification, foster care, and adoption programs. Our unique experience pioneering these programs in Thailand and key learning from the ground level has now informed practice and policies in Tanzania and the Philippines as well.
We are motivated by God’s love.
Seek justice, defend the oppressed, and take up the cause of the fatherless. Isaiah 1:17
Our Values
Collaboration
We look beyond brands, funding, and ideology to ensure children are safe from harm. Our partners range from government officials to child welfare, to local organizations and churches.
Being Love
We are Jesus followers and seek to reflect His character and love in all that we do, without agenda. We are grateful to work in extremely diverse contexts with people of all faiths and backgrounds.
Best Practice
Since good intentions can lead to a myriad of risks for children, we use evidence-based best practice in our approach to child protection. We are committed to the best interest of every child.
Family
We believe that family is God’s design for child protection. We strengthen their resilience and give families the tools they need to keep their children safe.
Holistic Response
We strengthen the existing support systems around children rather than focusing on the child in isolation. With victims of exploitation, we focus on the whole person: mind, body, and soul.
Locally-Led
We listen to our local leaders and champion their vision for their own people. We recognize that their understanding of culture is essential to effectively engage injustice.