Global Brigades Receives 2026 Platinum Transparency Award

Jan 21, 2026 1:28:00 PM | GB News

Global Brigades Receives 2026 Platinum Transparency Award

The seal reflects the commitment to put transparency into practice, from reporting impact and financials to collaboration with local leaders and community partners.

We’re proud to share that Global Brigades has been recognized for the 8th straight year by Candid (previously Guidestar.org) with their Platinum award, their highest level of distinction, showcasing strategic plans, goals, and quantitative results to demonstrate measurable impact.

“Transparency is essential to the trust we build with our partners, volunteers, and the communities we serve. Receiving the Platinum Transparency Award reflects our long-standing commitment to accountability, ethical stewardship, and openness in how we do our work.”
— Steve Atamian, Co-Founder, Global Brigades

This recognition reflects our long-standing commitment to putting transparency into practice, from how we report impact and financials to how we collaborate with local leaders and community partners. For more than 20 years, Global Brigades has prioritized clarity, accountability, and responsible stewardship as foundational to building trust and sustaining community-driven impact.

The Platinum Transparency Award affirms that trust is built through clarity, consistency, and accountability. We’re honored to receive this recognition and remain committed to upholding the highest standards as we continue advancing sustainable, community-driven global development initiatives.

Thank you to our volunteers, community partners, and supporters who make this work possible. Your trust is at the core of everything we do.

 

Michelle Clavijo-Diaz

Written By: Michelle Clavijo-Diaz

A Global health advocate, travel junkie, and coffee enthusiast who helps volunteers turn passion into action through international nonprofit work. She’s always ready to swap stories over a cup of coffee and cheer you on toward your next big adventure.