Global Connection International - "Connecting people who care, with the world's greatest needs!"
Empowering Change Through Connection
Join us in bridging the gap between those who care and those in need, creating a world where compassion knows no borders.
Our Mission and Vision
Global Connection International as a “networking Organization” is dedicated to fostering partnerships that address the world’s most pressing challenges. Our mission is to unite compassionate individuals and organizations to deliver economic, social, and spiritual support to communities that are often overlooked. We believe in the power of collaboration to drive meaningful change and uplift lives across the globe.
Founded on the principles of empathy and action, GCI World is committed to connecting resources with needs. Our network spans continents, bringing together like-minded partners to tackle issues such as poverty, education, and health. By working together, we aim to create sustainable solutions that empower communities and inspire hope.
Our Current Projects
Cambodia Initiatives
We are thrilled to have renewed our significant and impactful partnership of 24 years with Robledo and Samoeun Intal in Cambodia as they continue their work with the One Church – One School initiative of the Evangelical Fellowship of Cambodia, an ongoing mission dedicated to establishing a church and a local Christian school in every rural community by 2033.
Impact & Needs
- In partnership with our regular ministry partners, GCI is currently working in six of these rural villiages. We have provided each family with seed, fertilizer, and agricultural coaching to grow enough produce to feed their family for the entire year and have some extra to take to market.
- We would like to provide the Intals a monthly stipend to cover their weekly travel expenses as they provide regular training and oversight of these projects out in the provinces.
- A piece of land has been secured for the next church/school/community center in the town of Phum Kraol, and we would like to help provide funding for the site work and construction of this multi-purpose facility that will be used seven days a week!
Tanzania – A Thriving Partnership with Alex & Rehema Samwel
Empowering Tanzanian Women & Communities
Our deep-rooted relationship with Tanzania is exemplified through our meaningful connection with Alex Samwel, who now serves as the Director of Get HOPE Global in the country. At GCI, we consider our ongoing partnership with Get HOPE Global to be one of the most impactful and fulfilling collaborations in our 25-year history. Their curriculum has empowered hundreds of impoverished women to start and sustain successful businesses based on biblical principles—78% of whom continue to provide for their families today!
Community Impact
- As Alex & Rehema continue working with a remote, deeply impoverished and very isolated fishing community on Kome Island in Lake Victoria; they could use additional resources to provide a much-needed feeding program and early, childhood education.
- Alex also has a passion to help provide African pastors with “a hand-up instead of a hand-out” in order to help empower them to become self-sustaining.
- GCI has recently introduced Alex to a very successful, African-led ministry called Possibilities Africa where all decisions are made by indigenous, country boards and ministry staff in developing a culture of giving within their own communities.
ARISE Collective Theatre
Our collaboration with ARISE Collective Theatre is a testament to the power of art in fostering community engagement and raising awareness of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Anyone who has experienced ARISE Collective Theatre’s production of Pilgrim would agree—it’s hard to imagine a more powerful way to present the Gospel. This full-length musical, inspired by the classic Pilgrim’s Progress, brings the message to life with unforgettable impact. ARISE Collective Theatre’s mission is clear: to communicate truth with artistic excellence through creative productions, transforming lives with the power of the Gospel.
GCI President Jim Weber recently introduced ARISE Co-Directors Rich and Mindi Garnaat to Steve Taylor, Dean of the School of Music at Colorado Christian University. With CCU expanding its focus on theatre and the arts—especially with the new Armstrong Center—this connection comes at the perfect time.
Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention
Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that exploits individuals through force, fraud, or coercion for labor or commercial sex. It affects communities of all sizes, often hiding in plain sight and preying on the vulnerable.
We continue to share our Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention message in schools and churches across Central Nebraska and Colorado through a compelling, full-color PowerPoint and video presentation. Partnering with local law enforcement officers and the Nebraska State Patrol adds valuable insight, making these sessions even more relevant to communities where many still struggle to believe their children and grandchildren could be at risk.
Even in their mid-seventies, Jim and JoAnn Weber are passionate about engaging with both young people and adults. Their family-friendly, interactive approach to this complex and challenging topic is often met with high praise for its clarity, warmth, and impact.
Loving Care Daycare Center
In the first few weeks of 2025, GCI has become deeply involved with one of Central Nebraska’s leading daycare centers. The Loving Care Daycare Center in Holdrege, Nebraska, was asked on December 31, 2024, to vacate their lease by the end of June 2025.
Currently serving 55 local families and 80 children, this highly regarded center is vital to the community’s well-being. However, no suitable relocation options are available. Recognizing this urgent need, GCI—guided by its 25-year mission of “Connecting People Who Care With The World’s Greatest Needs”—is working to bring the daycare center under its 501(c)(3) nonprofit umbrella. This partnership will open doors to critical funding opportunities, including grants, corporate sponsorships, and other financial resources, to accelerate the construction of a new, state-of-the-art childcare facility.
Pastoral Care & Consulting
After more than 50 years in formal ministry of one kind or another, GCI President Jim Weber and his wife, JoAnn, have naturally found themselves fostering meaningful, ongoing relationships with many dear friends and church members they have served over the years. Now, in this season of life, they are honored to receive numerous invitations from these same families to officiate at memorial services, funerals, and occasional weddings all around the country.
Jim also finds great fulfillment in encouraging and advising church leadership teams, offering biblical leadership strategies and guidance through periods of transition. With nearly half a century of experience and a vast collection of resources, JoAnn still enjoys assisting with event planning and decorating for weddings and other special occasions, helping create memorable and beautiful experiences. Even more importantly, she enjoys spontaneous times of one-on-one fellowship, sharing and encouragement with other women of all ages.
Both of them agree wholeheartedly that the richest experiences in life are all about meaningful relationships!
Join Us in Making a Difference
Be a part of the change with GCI World. Your support can transform lives and empower communities across the globe. Together, we can address urgent needs and create sustainable solutions. Join us in our mission to connect those who care with the world’s greatest needs. Your involvement matters—take action today!