On a recent trip to Nairobi, I stood at the edge of a dusty soccer field watching dozens of children laughing, running, and chasing a ball across uneven ground. What struck me was not the game itself, but what it represented: resilience, hope, and belonging.
I was there to visit Victor Manuel Gutiérrez Rojas, a Global Good Fund alumnus and Founder of Fútbol Más. Victor believes sport has the power to transform communities, and he has proven it. In neighborhoods once defined by instability, his organization builds trust, connection, and emotional resilience through something as simple and profound as play.
Standing beside Victor, I thought about the ripple effect of one committed leader. Years ago, The Global Good Fund invested in Victor through our Fellowship model, which means we invested not only in his organization, but in him. That investment has multiplied. Today, Fútbol Más operates in more than ten countries and has impacted more than 150,000 people worldwide.
It is a powerful reminder that supporting one visionary can transform many lives.
A Proven Model for Social Entrepreneurs Support
At The Global Good Fund, we have spent more than a decade refining a simple but powerful idea: when you invest deeply in social entrepreneurs, they will go on to transform their communities.
Victor is one of hundreds of examples. Across 70 countries, our alumni have touched more than 11 million lives, from improving access to clean water in rural India to advancing maternal health care in Tanzania to creating job pathways for low-income youth in the United States.
Yet for every Victor, there are thousands of equally talented and driven entrepreneurs who apply to The Global Good Fund each year. They are leading community-rooted solutions, tackling entrenched challenges, and creating measurable impact. Still, with limited resources, we are only able to support a fraction of them. That means millions of lives remain waiting to be reached.
Meeting the Moment: Scaling Social Entrepreneurs Support
The need is urgent, but so is the opportunity.
Across 113 countries, we have identified thousands of qualified social entrepreneurs. Eighty percent are Black and Brown leaders, 68 percent women, and 90 percent from low-income backgrounds. These are the innovators who understand their communities best. What they lack is not vision or courage, but access to mentorship, networks, and resources.
That is why we have invested in a digital platform to scale our proven model beyond borders. With this platform, The Global Good Fund can extend mentorship, practical tools, and leadership development services to thousands more entrepreneurs worldwide, even if they are not selected for our Fellowship.
Think of it as high-tech meets high-touch: a global network where entrepreneurs access coaching, connect with peers, and collaborate with mentors, while receiving the personalized guidance that fuels transformation.
The Vision Ahead
Our goal is bold. By 2029, we aim to support 10,000 social entrepreneurs worldwide. The potential outcomes include:
-
50,000 jobs created
-
$500 million in capital raised
-
100 million lives positively impacted
This is not only about numbers. It is about creating an ecosystem where more leaders like Victor can thrive, where their ideas take root, their solutions scale, and their communities flourish.
Be the Spark
When I think back to that soccer field in Nairobi, I remember the sound of children’s laughter carried on the wind. That moment exists because one leader, Victor, had access to the right support at the right time.
Now imagine the possibilities if we could be the spark for thousands more leaders worldwide.
This is the vision of The Global Good Fund: unlocking potential at scale, equipping social entrepreneurs to drive change far beyond their borders, and proving again and again that investing in people is the surest way to transform the world.
We invite you to join us. Whether through partnership, philanthropy, or amplification, you have the power to fuel this work. Together, we can create a future where thousands of leaders go on to shape millions of lives.
A bonfire starts with one spark. Will you be part of ours?
On a recent trip to Nairobi, I stood at the edge of a dusty soccer field watching dozens of children laughing, running, and chasing a ball across uneven ground. What struck me was not the game itself, but what it represented: resilience, hope, and belonging.
I was there to visit Victor Manuel Gutiérrez Rojas, a Global Good Fund alumnus and Founder of Fútbol Más. Victor believes sport has the power to transform communities, and he has proven it. In neighborhoods once defined by instability, his organization builds trust, connection, and emotional resilience through something as simple and profound as play.
Standing beside Victor, I thought about the ripple effect of one committed leader. Years ago, The Global Good Fund invested in Victor through our Fellowship model, which means we invested not only in his organization, but in him. That investment has multiplied. Today, Fútbol Más operates in more than ten countries and has impacted more than 150,000 people worldwide.
It is a powerful reminder that supporting one visionary can transform many lives.
A Proven Model for Social Entrepreneurs Support
At The Global Good Fund, we have spent more than a decade refining a simple but powerful idea: when you invest deeply in social entrepreneurs, they will go on to transform their communities.
Victor is one of hundreds of examples. Across 70 countries, our alumni have touched more than 11 million lives, from improving access to clean water in rural India to advancing maternal health care in Tanzania to creating job pathways for low-income youth in the United States.
Yet for every Victor, there are thousands of equally talented and driven entrepreneurs who apply to The Global Good Fund each year. They are leading community-rooted solutions, tackling entrenched challenges, and creating measurable impact. Still, with limited resources, we are only able to support a fraction of them. That means millions of lives remain waiting to be reached.
Meeting the Moment: Scaling Social Entrepreneurs Support
The need is urgent, but so is the opportunity.
Across 113 countries, we have identified thousands of qualified social entrepreneurs. Eighty percent are Black and Brown leaders, 68 percent women, and 90 percent from low-income backgrounds. These are the innovators who understand their communities best. What they lack is not vision or courage, but access to mentorship, networks, and resources.
That is why we have invested in a digital platform to scale our proven model beyond borders. With this platform, The Global Good Fund can extend mentorship, practical tools, and leadership development services to thousands more entrepreneurs worldwide, even if they are not selected for our Fellowship.
Think of it as high-tech meets high-touch: a global network where entrepreneurs access coaching, connect with peers, and collaborate with mentors, while receiving the personalized guidance that fuels transformation.
The Vision Ahead
Our goal is bold. By 2029, we aim to support 10,000 social entrepreneurs worldwide. The potential outcomes include:
-
50,000 jobs created
-
$500 million in capital raised
-
100 million lives positively impacted
This is not only about numbers. It is about creating an ecosystem where more leaders like Victor can thrive, where their ideas take root, their solutions scale, and their communities flourish.
Be the Spark
When I think back to that soccer field in Nairobi, I remember the sound of children’s laughter carried on the wind. That moment exists because one leader, Victor, had access to the right support at the right time.
Now imagine the possibilities if we could be the spark for thousands more leaders worldwide.
This is the vision of The Global Good Fund: unlocking potential at scale, equipping social entrepreneurs to drive change far beyond their borders, and proving again and again that investing in people is the surest way to transform the world.
We invite you to join us. Whether through partnership, philanthropy, or amplification, you have the power to fuel this work. Together, we can create a future where thousands of leaders go on to shape millions of lives.
A bonfire starts with one spark. Will you be part of ours?