Glocal Ventures Inc.

What Glocal Ventures Inc. does

Glocal Ventures Inc. (GVI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit humanitarian organization founded in 1995 by Dr. Bob Roberts Jr. and headquartered in Keller, Texas. The organization's mission is to promote human flourishing globally through people-to-people engagement, with operational focus concentrated on Vietnam, where it has been recognized as an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) by the Vietnamese government since 2005 and operates a representative office in Hanoi.

GVI's core offering is volunteer mobilization and community development across eight interconnected societal domains: Agriculture & Water, Communications, Economics, Education, Governance, Medical, Science & Technology, and Social & Civil Society. Programs are delivered through structured short-term mission trips (drawing on 25,000+ volunteers cumulatively), institutional partnerships with universities and hospitals (including a 20-year partnership with Hanoi National University of Education and co-launching Vietnam's first Master's Nursing Program with Baylor Nursing School), and direct service programs such as the Rainbow Kinder School at SS3 Orphanage. The organization employs roughly 6 staff in the U.S. and a complementary team in Hanoi.

Revenue is generated entirely through donations and charitable contributions. The principal channels are: (1) church partnerships (anchored by founding partner Northwood Church and Alamo Community Church) that mobilize congregants and funding; (2) institutional partnerships with universities and hospitals that fund collaborative programs; and (3) a direct-to-consumer Gift Catalog offering 24 donation items priced from $10 (Student Hygiene Kit) to $14,000 (Hygiene Facility Upgrade), enabling individuals to fund specific projects. Pricing is unit-based and one-time; no subscription or recurring billing models exist. There are no technology products, APIs, or proprietary platforms — the WordPress-based website functions purely as a content and donation portal.

Name

Glocal Ventures Inc.

Legal name

Glocal Ventures Inc.

Website

https://glocalventures.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Glocal Ventures Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that mobilizes volunteers and charitable donations to deliver community-development programs across eight societal domains in Vietnam, partnering with churches, universities, and hospitals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian and Volunteer Mobilization Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Foundations & CSR Grantmaking (BPAGAKAC)

Keywords

• Humanitarian volunteer mobilization
• Nonprofit community development
• International mission programs
• Donation gift catalog
• Cross-cultural partnership services

Headquarters

HQ city

Keller

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: GVI operates as a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Revenue is generated through donations from individuals, churches, and institutions who support GVI's mission in Vietnam. Donors can give general donations or purchase specific items from the gift catalog to support defined projects.
2. Gift Catalog Sales: The organization sells impact-focused gifts through its gift catalog, ranging from $15 items (Newborn Comfort Kit) to $14,000 initiatives (Hygiene Facility Upgrade). These purchases fund specific programs and projects in Vietnam.
3. Institutional Partnerships: GVI partners with universities and organizations who use their skills and resources to help transform communities. Partner institutions sponsor team trips, study abroad programs, student/faculty exchanges, and collaborative projects in Vietnam.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Glocal Ventures Inc. (GVI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that mobilizes volunteers from churches, institutions, and individuals to deliver humanitarian and community development programs in Vietnam across eight societal domains: Agriculture & Water, Communications, Economics, Education, Governance, Medical, Science & Technology, and Social & Civil Society. It coordinates short-term mission trips (handling travel, visas, translation, and government liaison) and operates a donation-based Gift Catalog offering specific impact items.

Product overview

Glocal Ventures Inc. (GVI) operates as a non-profit humanitarian organization offering a Gift Catalog as its primary donation-based product. The catalog consists of 24 distinct gift items that enable donors to contribute to specific charitable causes in Vietnam. These products span eight programmatic domains: Agriculture & Water (Tractor, Breeding Pig), Education (Classroom Enhancement, School Supply Kit, Summer Camp Experience, Transition to Independence Scholarship, U.S. Study Tour for Educators, Emergency Preparedness Kit), Medical (Rural Health Outreach, Student Hygiene Kit, Infant Care Essentials, Newborn Comfort Kit, Nourishment for Newborns, Year-Round Nourishment), Social & Civil Society (Caregiver Appreciation Gift, Caregiver Retreat and Training, Community Parenting Initiative, Personalized Joy for Orphans, Safe Haven Renovation, Winter Clothing, Hygiene Facility Upgrade), and Economics (Inspirational Business Symposium, Youth Entrepreneurship Fund). The Gift Catalog serves as the core platform through which GVI connects donors with humanitarian programs across Vietnam.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ lives impacted across Vietnam
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• National Pediatric HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016GVI partners with National Pediatric Hospital for medical training, simulation lab setup, nursing education, and support for family medical projects. The partnership includes training programs for doctors and nurses, including scientific research training for over 200 medical professionals.
• Nam Dinh Nursing UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014GVI launched Vietnam's first Master's Nursing Program at Nam Dinh Nursing University with American professors in 2014. The first graduating class completed in 2017. GVI continues to support nursing education and training programs at the university.
• Hanoi University of EducationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Since 2004, GVI has partnered with Hanoi National University of Education to conduct annual professional training courses in Special Education. Each summer, approximately 200 participants attend training sessions, including educational administrators, teachers, parents, and caregivers of children with disabilities. The partnership celebrated 20 years in 2024.
• Vietnam National University - School of EconomicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership supporting economic development initiatives and programs in Vietnam.
• Vietnam National Academy of MusiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGVI partners with Vietnam National Academy of Music to promote cultural exchange between Vietnam and the US. The partnership includes providing training for talented musicians and facilitating international music collaborations.
• Art in the Square Southlake, TexasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGVI brings Vietnamese artists to international events such as Art in the Square in Southlake, Texas, where they share their work depicting the beauty of Vietnam and engage in cultural exchange.
• Reigate Grammar SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst Music & Art trip in 2024 included mutual learning and musical performances at Reigate Grammar School, with connections for future collaborations.
• Vietnam National Institute of Ophthalmology (VNIO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGVI collaborates with VNIO to train pediatric eye doctors in advanced surgical techniques and new methodologies for treating eye diseases. This partnership contributed to GVI's recognition by the Vietnam Ophthalmology Association.
• Bac Ha Farmer's AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGVI collaborates with the Bac Ha Farmer's Association to introduce sustainable farming practices including mushroom farming that utilizes waste from rice and cornfields, enabling multiple harvests per year for rural families.
• Center of Women DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner organization supporting women's development initiatives in Vietnam.
• Baylor Nursing SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to establish Vietnam's first Master's Nursing Program at Nam Dinh Nursing University with American professors from Baylor.
• Alamo Community ChurchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChurch partner that mobilizes congregants for mission trips to Vietnam. Executive Pastor Donnie McCann serves on GVI's Board of Directors. Alamo Community Church has been featured as an example of church partnership transformation.
• Northwood ChurchflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWhere GVI was founded by Bob Roberts Jr. (senior pastor). Church has sent numerous volunteer teams to Vietnam, including volunteers who created reusable sanitary kits for girls missing school due to menstruation challenges.
• Hanoi Youth Business AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness delegation partnership from US to work with Hanoi Youth Business Association in 2009.
• Birla Village OrphanagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership with orphanage including annual summer camps, caregiver support programs, and infrastructure improvements. Partnership began in 2002.
• Social Sponsored Center 3 (SS3) OrphanageflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGVI opened Rainbow Kinder School at SS3 Orphanage in September 2014, serving 65 children over 10 years. The partnership has expanded to include Rainbow Nursery for children ages 2+.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Samaritan's Purse: Evangelical humanitarian organization that mobilizes volunteers and medical professionals for international disaster relief, medical training, and community projects. Comparable to GVI's church-mobilized volunteer teams and medical training programs in Vietnam.
• ChildFund International: Child-focused international development organization with sponsorship funding and community programs spanning education, health, and economic opportunity. Comparable donor-catalogue model and child welfare focus (e.g., orphanages, Rainbow Kinder).
• World Vision: Faith-based international humanitarian organization that operates across multiple development domains (health, education, economic development, child welfare) via donor sponsorship and field offices. Directly comparable to GVI's multi-domain, faith-rooted, sponsor/donor-funded model.
• Compassion International: Christian child-sponsorship and community development NGO with structured donor programs and volunteer engagement. Highly comparable to GVI's faith-based, donor-catalogue, child-focused community development work in Vietnam and globally.
• Food for the Hungry: Christian relief and development organization working across agriculture, education, health, and economic development in vulnerable communities. Comparable multi-domain holistic approach and faith-based donor mobilization.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Volunteer-driven international development organization that builds housing and infrastructure through partnered labor and donor funding. Comparable volunteer-mobilization model and infrastructure programs (e.g., GVI's hygiene facility upgrades and safe haven renovations).
• International Medical Corps: Global humanitarian organization focused on medical training, healthcare capacity building, and emergency response in low-resource settings. Comparable to GVI's medical domain work with National Pediatric Hospital and Bac Ha Hospital.

Emerging players

• Hagar International: Faith-informed NGO focused on recovery and economic empowerment for vulnerable women and children, including in Vietnam and Cambodia. Comparable faith-rooted, multi-domain community development approach at a smaller scale.

Regional players

• Agape International Missions: Faith-based non-profit operating primarily in Vietnam and Cambodia on child rescue, education, and community development. Closest narrowly-scoped peer to GVI's Vietnam-centric, church-mobilized, multi-domain humanitarian work.

Broad incumbents

• Mercy Corps: Large global humanitarian organization working across agriculture, economic development, health, and governance in fragile contexts. Operates at much larger scale than GVI but covers the same eight-domain space.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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