About Us
Empowering Communities. Preserving Knowledge.
The Global Citizen Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to building resilient communities through environmental stewardship, sustainable development, and the preservation of indigenous knowledge systems. We believe the wisdom of our ancestors holds the keys to humanity's future.
Our Programs
Four Pillars of Our Work
Living Ancestors Program (LAP)
Using AI to preserve indigenous knowledge systems before they are lost forever.
Climate Resilience & Disaster Preparedness
Building community capacity to withstand and recover from climate-related disasters.
Indigenous Community Development
Sustainable economic development rooted in cultural identity and self-determination.
African Development Programs
Partnering with communities across Africa to advance health, education, and environmental stewardship.
"Humans are a species of time. We do not merely exist in the present — we carry the past and shape the future." — Greggory Cates, 2017
Our Impact
Communities We Serve
Indigenous Communities
We work alongside indigenous communities to preserve ancestral knowledge, strengthen cultural identity, and build sustainable futures rooted in traditional wisdom.
Climate-Affected Regions
From wildfire recovery to flood resilience, we help vulnerable communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from climate-related disasters.
African Development
Across sub-Saharan Africa, we partner with local leaders to advance health outcomes, educational access, and environmental stewardship.