Across the globe, nearly 10% of the world’s population lives on less than $2.15 a day. But what often gets overlooked in statistics like these is the potential within those very communities—the God-given talents, dreams, and resilience of individuals longing not for handouts, but for the tools and relationships that allow them to flourish. All too often, traditional aid models create dependency, overlooking the voice and value of local communities. The result? Well-intentioned solutions that don’t last, and people who are left feeling powerless in their own story.
Five and Two Network is working to change that through a Christ-centered approach to development. Rather than imposing outside solutions, they focus on empowering local leaders who already know and love their communities. Inspired by the story of Jesus multiplying five loaves and two fish, Five and Two partners with these leaders to spark transformation from the inside out. The result is long-term impact that’s not only effective, but rooted in dignity, ownership, and sustainable faith-filled relationships.
Instead of leading with money or foreign agendas, Five and Two starts by listening. They listen to pastors, farmers, entrepreneurs, teachers, and mothers who already understand their community’s needs and culture. Through mentorship, prayer, training, and access to microgrants, Five and Two helps these leaders implement initiatives that provide clean water, education, healthcare, agriculture, and economic opportunities. Everything is designed, owned, and led by the local community. It’s development that doesn’t just bring change. It invites participation, stewardship, and hope.
What makes Five and Two unique is that it is not a project-based charity. It’s a relational network. Every community partner is seen as a co-laborer in the Kingdom, not a recipient. And every story of impact is a testimony of what God can do when people are empowered with a little support and a lot of faith. From Uganda to Peru, from Nepal to the Middle East, Five and Two is walking alongside people who are changing their own communities in Jesus’ name.
Prayer Request:
Pray for Five and Two Network so they can empower more communities and reflect God's Kingdom around the world.
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The following information is provided as a requirement of Alberta's Charitable Fund-Raising Act, RSA 2000, c C-9.
The Great Commission Foundation ("The GC") is a charitable trust, established by a Deed of Settlement made as of September 1, 2002 and governed by an Amended and Restated Deed of Settlements made as of October 22, 2024.
The GC is a public foundation that is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (with Canadian Charitable Registration Number 859928483 RR0001).
The charitable objects of The GC are:
1. The advancement of Christianity by spreading its principles;
2. The relief of poverty by the assistance to those persons lacking the necessities of life by giving them food, clothing, shelter or financial assistance;
3. The advancement of education including, without limitation, by the teaching of scripture and the promotion of literacy; and
4. The advancement of other "charitable purposes" as defined within subsection 149.1(1) of Income Tax Act, which includes the disbursement of funds to "qualified donees" as also defined in subsection 149.1(1).
We engage other ministries as agents to carry out projects that fulfill our charitable objects.
The GC anticipates raising an estimated amount of $12,000,000.00 this year from donation for the fulfillment of its charitable objects from donors in Alberta, Canada. The processing of these donations will cost, on average, six percent. The money raised will be going to fulfill the charitable objects of The GC.
For further information, please contact our Donations Team at donations-ca@thegc.org or call us at 1-855-488-7020. To speak directly to the GC's Donation's Manager, please call Kathy Stewart at (604) 229-8008. The GC has two (2) Canadian offices. Please visit our contact page for further details
*The Great Commission Foundation (the "Foundation") operates on the basis of Donor-Advised Funding. It is our utmost goal to meet the Donor's desire and intent to provide support to particular Foundation projects but, ultimately, the responsibility for the disbursement and ministry use of funds is the Foundation's. If the Foundation does not use the donation in the way the donor prefers, the Foundation will not return the donation to the donor.
*You will receive an official Canadian tax receipt for all eligible donations by the end of February of the following year. Thank you for your support of the missions and programs of the Foundation.
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Since 2002, The Great Commission Foundation has enabled ministry projects to thrive by providing charity admin expertise and guidance while promoting collaboration in fulfilling the Great Commission. We are registered with the Canada Revenue Agency for charitable work (charity number: 859928483RR0001RR0001).
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