Fostering sustainability for future generations
Counterpart implements innovative environmental programs for the sustainable management of ecosystems through the empowerment of communities that inhabit them.
We emphasize the power of communities in protecting the environment
Counterpart leverages decades of experience working with communities and local organizations to implement programs that empower communities to sustainably manage the ecosystems that support their livelihoods. We apply this approach in programs aimed at the sustainable conservation of marine coastal ecosystems, environmental education, enhancing environmental services, and improving the governance of ecosystems and natural resource management.
Empowering coastal communities
Counterpart works with coastal communities and their ecosystems in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, through our Resilient Communities Activity (2024-2029), Dominican Coastal Climate Resiliency Program (2021–2024) and the bi-national Integrated Marine Ecosystems Management in Northern Hispaniola program (2019–2022). The Resilient Governance in Niger Activity (2021–2026) and the Promoting Advocacy and Rights Project in Bangladesh (2018–2024) utilize communal mechanisms, civil society, and advocacy strengthening approaches to fight external environmental stressors.
Building sustainability across the globe
Read more about our projects preserving ecosystems.
Finding local solutions to global issues
Our emphasis on local solutions to issues like water scarcity and pollution have yielded an overwhelmingly positive impact–empowering civil society and youth environmental leaders, ensuring food security and the sustainability of local livelihoods, and protecting critical ecosystems from harm.
students from 11 schools participated in data collection trips in 2023 as part of the Dominican Environmental Education Program.
in loans secured for 52 farmers to implement sustainable rice farming practices in the Dominican Republic.
community-based platforms created in Bangladesh to tackle issues including environmental pollution.
fishers trained in sustainable fishing practices and environmental risk management in the Dominican Republic.
Discover more about our efforts to foster sustainable ecosystems
Read stories of how Counterpart partners with leaders, organizations, and networks to improve governance outcomes and build inclusive, sustainable communities.
Learn more about our other focus areas
We take an inclusive approach to our programming and in our operations, strengthening communities side by side with our partners.
