Global Hope Alliance (GHA) is a 501c3 volunteer-based organization, there is no compensation. We are comprised of Board of Directors who collaborate to achieve our mission & vision. When possible, we try to have a member of the board in-country for a portion of each project (ground-breaking, construction, or completion & opening).

People and Culture

We are a passionate group of individuals who collaborate closely with local communities to develop projects that are sustainable, respectful, and community-driven. Global Hope Alliance operates entirely as a volunteer organization—no board member receives compensation—and every decision is guided by our mission, values, and long-term impact.

Our Board of Directors is responsible for setting the organization’s strategic direction and ensuring that Global Hope Alliance operates in a socially, fiscally, and ethically responsible manner. When possible, members of our board are present in-country during key phases of each project, including ground-breaking, construction, and completion, to strengthen relationships and ensure accountability.

Together, we work alongside community partners to support meaningful, lasting change through education.

Lindsey Wood

Chairperson of the Board

Courtney Wood

Operations & Impact Director

Katie Sonnie

Executive Director & Vice-Chair

Our Journey

• 2008: The roots of Global Hope Alliance were formed when members of our team first traveled to Ghana, learning through direct engagement with local organizations and communities.

• 2009 - 2014: Early projects launched through collaborations with partnering organizations, helping shape our approach to sustainable community-led development focused on projects enabling education.

  • Two primary partnerships formed, in Ghana with Adanu and in Malawi with Pamoza. The foundations of these partnerships were carried forward into the establishment of Global Hope Alliance.

• 2014: Global Hope Alliance officially established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

• 2014 – Today: We collaborate with local partners to prioritize community-identified needs then collaborate with donors to supply resources, materials, and volunteers to bring the projects to life. Through community-led labor we lean on our in-country partners to progress projects and monitor ongoing management of the outcomes to ensure long-term ownership and sustainability. We establish our community partnerships to last, often returning one to three years later to build on what was started.