🌐 GUCM Chapters Around the Globe

Do you believe every child deserves hope, guidance, and opportunity? Start a local GUCM Chapter and be part of a global movement that empowers children through mentorship, education, and care — regardless of their background, location, or challenges.

Be the voice of compassion in your city, school, workplace, or village.

A GUCM Chapter is a local unit of the Global United Children Mentorship network, operated by volunteers, educators, community leaders, or youth advocates. Chapters deliver GUCM programs, identify local child-related needs, and mobilize people and resources to protect and uplift vulnerable children.

Each GUCM Chapter is expected to:

• Organize Local Fundraising Campaigns
• Organize mentorship circles, learning hubs, or outreach events
• Find sponsors for GUCM children projects on commission basis
   
• Identify and support vulnerable children (orphans, disabled, out-of-school, etc.)
   
• Coordinate with schools, shelters, NGOs, and local governments
   
• Promote GUCM campaigns (e.g., Sponsor a Child, School Kit Drive, Girls First Mentorship)
   
• Maintain transparency in operations, reporting, and impact
   
• Raise funds ethically and legally for local GUCM projects on commission basis
   
• Report quarterly to the GUCM Global Coordination Team
   
• Operate in a non-political, non-religious, and inclusive manner
   

Step 1: Expression of Interest
Fill out the Start a Chapter Application Form with basic info about you, your area, and your reason for starting.

Step 2: Online Orientation
Attend a virtual onboarding session with GUCM's Global Chapter Team. Learn about values, policies, and programs.

Step 3: Chapter Approval & Kit
Once approved, receive your GUCM Chapter Toolkit, including branding guidelines, templates, project models, and mentorship curriculum.

Step 4: Local Team Formation
Form a team of 3–7 members, with defined roles (e.g., Coordinator, Finance Lead, Program Lead, Outreach Volunteer).

Step 5: Registration & Community Launch
Chapters may register locally (where required) and organize an inaugural awareness event to introduce GUCM in your area.

Step 6: Monthly Action
Run at least one activity per month — a workshop, campaign, mentorship session, or community drive.

1. Local Fundraising Campaigns
    
   • Host charity dinners, art shows, school kit drives, fun runs, or online auctions
      
   • Use GUCM-approved donation platforms or bank accounts (transparent and trackable)
      

1. Corporate or School Partnerships
    
   • Collaborate with local companies, colleges, or schools to sponsor projects or volunteer
      

1. Sponsor-a-Child Program
    
   • Pair local children in need with global donors through GUCM’s central portal or fundraising arm
      

1. Online Fundraisers
    
   • Use social media and crowdfunding tools (with GUCM guidance) to raise funds for specific campaigns
      

1. In-Kind Donations
    
   • Accept books, uniforms, hygiene kits, learning materials, etc. — all logged and reported properly
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• Chapter Coordinator – Overall leader, communicator with GUCM Global
   
• Program Lead – Plans and executes local activities
   
• Finance Coordinator – Manages donations and monthly reporting
   
• Mentorship Coordinator – Trains and connects local mentors with children
   
• Community Outreach Officer – Builds partnerships and promotes GUCM in the area
   

GUCM Chapters are active in over 15 countries, working in slums, schools, refugee camps, rural villages, and urban hubs. Each one is unique — but united in a mission of compassion, equality, and empowerment.

🌟 Start small. Think global. Change lives — one child at a time.

 Each GUCM chapter serves under one unified banner, but can choose a focused purpose depending on local strengths, community needs, and volunteer interests. Below are the top six impactful chapter types, each with a clear aim and operational guidelines. 

Aim:
To protect vulnerable children—especially orphans, sick, disabled, or abused—through targeted interventions.

Core Activities:

• Rescue children from critical environments
   
• Facilitate medical treatments or emergency care
   
• Work with governments/NGOs for documentation and shelter
   
• Advocate for child rights and disability inclusion
   

Guidelines:

• Chapter must partner with legal and health experts
   
• Must follow GUCM’s emergency response protocol
   
• Regular training on child safety and trauma care
   
• Submit monthly case logs securely to HQ
   

• Minimum Team: 3 volunteers or mentors
   
• Legal Registration: Follow local non-profit/charity laws
   
• Name Format: “GUCM – [City/Area Name] Chapter”
   
• Communication: Monthly updates to GUCM Global Team
   
• Branding: Use GUCM logo, brand kit, and vision in all materials
   
• Reporting: Use the GUCM Chapter Portal for sponsor and child records

Aim:
To raise funds, locate sponsors, and coordinate ethical donor partnerships with children across GUCM programs.

Core Activities:

• Match sponsors to children (or groups) needing support
   
• Manage regular updates and sponsor-child connections
   
• Host fundraising events or online drives
   
• Create transparency and trust with community funders
   

Guidelines:

• Strict adherence to GUCM’s financial ethics code
   
• Maintain sponsor confidentiality
   
• Track all funds in GUCM dashboard
   
• Chapter coordinators may receive fixed % for outreach services