Catalyzing freedom of faith worldwide so everyone can live what they believe.

Our
Mission

Promote societal flourishing in nations by equipping citizens to engage, respect, and protect one another regardless of faith or none.

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Where We Work

IGE stands dedicated to preparing leaders for effective global engagement. It places emphasis on programs around the globe equipping individuals with the necessary tools to navigate diverse cultures, protocols, and influences.

Women

If you care about women being able to reach their full potential, productivity, and creativity, then you should also care about freedom of faith.

When religious freedom suffers, so do the rights of women. Research shows that religious freedom goes along with women’s empowerment and the ability to engage in and contribute to the economy. In addition, when women play a role in forging peace treaties, the treaties have a much higher chance of sticking. Interestingly, the only thing more overlooked than women in peacebuilding are women of faith.

Therefore, when you support IGE, you are helping women of faith assume and advance in leadership and influence in global affairs.

Business

If you care about a strong and vibrant economy, then you should care about freedom of faith.

Research shows that religious freedom goes hand in hand with economic growth and flourishing. Conversely, religious intolerance drives away investment dollars, harms development, and disrupts economic activity. Religious freedom can improve employee morale, lower costs, and encourage entrepreneurship and innovation.

When you support IGE, you are striving for respect and equal economic opportunities for those marginalized or persecuted for their faith.

Peace and Security

If you care about global peace and security, then you should care about freedom of faith.

Religious persecution lies at the heart of many conflicts worldwide. Research shows that religious freedom is associated with greater stability and peace.

When you support IGE, you are supporting peacebuilding and reconciliation.

Our Mission & Values

Promote societal flourishing in nations by equipping citizens to engage, respect, and protect one another regardless of faith or none.

Why freedom of faith matters

We treat every donation, whether it’s a single coin in a collection jar or a seven-figure grant, with the same rigorous care. Detailed impact reports, quarterly independent audits, and real-time project dashboards allow supporters to trace each dollar from receipt to result.

By publishing success metrics and setbacks side-by-side, we make room for honest dialogue, faster course-corrections, and deeper trust between our team, our partners, and the communities we serve.

Inclusive Collaboration

Sustainable change only happens when those most affected help design the solution. Before launching any program we convene listening circles, translate materials into local languages, and invite community leaders, youth advocates, and elders to co-create project goals.

We also forge cross-sector partnerships, pairing NGOs with small businesses, universities, and faith groups, because diverse expertise sparks innovation and ensures that our programs respect cultural context while scaling effectively. .

Lifelong Service

Charity is not a single event; it’s a lifelong rhythm of empathy in action. We nurture that rhythm through mentorship pipelines and hands-on training that equip volunteers to grow from one-time helpers into seasoned servant-leaders. Workshops on trauma-informed care and systemic advocacy empower people to address root causes, not just symptoms.

By celebrating service milestones and providing ongoing educational resources, we foster a global network committed to transforming compassion into enduring, generational impact.

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Relational Diplomacy

Principles of Engagement

IGE’s relational diplomacy is undergirded by principles of engagement developed by our founders Bob and Margaret Ann Seiple and president emeritus Chris Seiple.

Know Him

Know your maker—seek to understand God’s heart and make God’s passions yours. Know your faith at its deepest and richest best, and enough about your neighbor’s faith in order to respect it.
Sense God’s timing. Practice patience. Be brave enough to engage without excuse, strong enough to refuse recklessness

Walter Russell Mead

Founder & Board Chair

Hudson Institute Distinguished Fellow in Strategy and Statesmanship, Bard College Professor of Foreign Affairs and Humanities, and Wall Street Journal columnist