From a round table of a dozen associations involved in development cooperation at its foundation in 1966, the GFCD (FGC in French) has grown to become the umbrella organization of around 50 Geneva-based (METTRE LIEN MOTEUR DE RECHERCHE ASSOCIATIONS) local associations, grouping tens of thousands of concerned citizens functioning mostly on a volunteer basis. Very diverse in perspective, structure and activities, they have chosen to give up some of their autonomy and decision-making power to work together towards sustainable global development, based on social justice and human dignity.