It Started With One Question
What if we could reach girls everyone else had given up on?
Global Roots was founded to protect girls, restore their right to learn, and strengthen the families and communities they come from.
Today, we're doing just that—every day.
WHY WE EXIST
Because every girl deserves a future.
In too many places, girls are denied education, exposed to violence, and trapped in poverty-not because they lack potential. but because they lack opportunity.
We exist to change that.
We go where the need is greatest, stay for the long haul, and build programs that protect girls, educate them, and help their families thrive. When girls rise, entire communities rise with them.
We create sate spaces and programs that reduce risks and build resilience.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
We find innovative ways to return adolescent girls to learning, even in the most restrictive environments.
We support mothers and families with the tools, resources, and opportunities to build better futures.
OUR STORY
Our holistic approach creates ripple effects that last for generations.
Global Roots was founded in the United States with a simple belief: every child deserved hope.
Our first partnership bring relief and education to children in crisis affected communities.
We launch our first learning centers for girls in Afghanistan.
We launch our Kenya program focused on girls protection, education, and family resilience.
We expand our food security and livelihoods programs to help families become stronger and more self reliant.
We serve thousands of girls and families across Afghanistan and Kenya, and we're just getting started.
“Lasting change begins when girls are safe, learning, and surrounded by families who have hope.”
MEET OUR FOUNDER
A passion for girls. A commitment for life.
Rick Montgomery founded Global Roots after witnessing the power of education to transform lives. For more than two decades, he has dedicated his life to finding solutions where others see no way forward.
His belief is simple: when you invest in a girl, you change everything.
Rick Montgomery Founder & President