The mission of Counterpart International is to empower people to implement innovative and enduring solutions to social, economic and environmental challenges.

Counterpart International is a global development organization that empowers vulnerable people and communities to implement innovative and enduring solutions to social, economic, and environmental challenges. For nearly 50 years, Counterpart has been forging partnerships with communities in need to address complex problems related to economic development, food security and nutrition, and building effective governance and institutions.
 
Today, we are embarking on a new chapter in our organization's history—one that will be built upon the foundations of the past but cognizant of the complex and emerging development challenges the world faces.
 
Counterpart has done groundbreaking work in more than 65 nations worldwide. Today we are widely regarded as an international development pioneer and leader – known best for our unique approach to partnership and capacity building, a commitment to learning and continuous improvement, and a reputation as a responsible steward of funder resources. In all we do, our ultimate goal is to have enduring impact – empowering every community we serve with the ability to create lasting change and build true self-reliance.