Global Impact Initiative Expands to Guinea NEW YORK, New York — The Global Impact Initiative (Gii) is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization that provides academic and professional development programs for marginalized populations. Its efforts focus on skill-building through different programs including mentorship, training and workshops to individuals, families and communities. Over the last several months, Gii launched a training program through a partnership with a local nonprofit organization in Guinea’s second-largest city, N’Zerekore. The program focuses on improving educational resources for the Guinean youth and community. The Borgen Project spoke with Gii’s vice president of operations, Shawn Smith, to further elaborate on this program.