Our Model

Our model is strategically designed to replace the cycle of generational loss, joblessness, and chronic illness with a cycle of restoration by focusing on strengthening education, health care, and livelihoods. 

Our model is unique: we recognize that deep change takes time.Through long-term partnership with each community, we focus on intentional transition to full community ownership, and true sustainability.

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Community-Led Partnership

​True sustainability is only possible when the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors within a community support its continued development. We are relentlessly focused on increasing community ownership throughout the life of a project so that community leaders can transition into full support of project activities.

ASSESS
​& ENVISION

We invite community leaders and members to identify the assets and needs in the community, and to establish their own vision for community development.

PROMOTE
​PARTICIPATION

We increase family and individual participation in programs, creating shared value in long-term community transformation.

DEVELOP COMMUNITY GOVERNANCE

We establish and train a Community Development Committee and additional group structures, which make critical decisions relating to the programs and support services in the community.

EMPOWER COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

Through leadership development and technical training, we restore agency to community leaders who will forge the path forward.