Counterpart International works with governments, universities, organizations, individuals, foundations, and corporations that are committed to building the capacity of the social sector. We believe that lasting results can only be achieved through partnership and collaboration. With our partners, we’re helping local organizations around the world improve health and nutrition, expand access to education, create peaceful and stable communities that are governed more inclusively, and strengthen climate resiliency.
“RRD feels very proud of the knowledge transfer and experience earned while working with Counterpart International. The experience gained from working together has enabled us to grow our capacity to be where we currently are.”
Osward Nyirenda, Executive Director of Tovwirane, Malawi
“Counterpart’s organizational capacity building awakened Tovwirane from a deep slumber which could have cost the organization a lot. These sessions unleash bitter truths that you can’t run away from if you want to change. Counterpart’s program has pushed us to greater heights.”
Mano Aghali, Minister of Health, Niger
“Counterpart is the only international NGO who said, ‘we’ll help you with your priorities.’ It’s the kind of help you trust getting from a brother or sister.”
El Hadjj Seck, Head of School Canteen Division, Senegal
“Senegal has something to show for school canteens in its northern part and we essentially owe it to the whole team at Counterpart International.”
AgroFrontera, Dominican Republic
“It’s important to take a community-based approach to sustainable development and that’s why we teamed up with Counterpart. We feel fortunate to have a partner with a global mission, and one that also stresses local empowerment as a solution.”
Women’s Independent Network (WIN), Yemen
“Counterpart International is like a mother to WIN – they helped us to be born. Without Counterpart, WIN wouldn’t exist. And without WIN, the future wouldn’t be as bright for Yemen’s women and girls, even during this difficult time.”
Guatemala Ministry of Agriculture (MAGA)
“Our relationship with Counterpart is horizontal. Counterpart has a commitment to rural development, and its staff perfectly understood our philosophy, approach, and work methodology. More than 30,000 thousand families have received training to improve their standard of living, with the direct participation of Counterpart.”
Community Fund Chepelare, Bulgaria
“For us, Counterpart was never merely a donor. Counterpart was a partner, an organization we could rely on at any moment for technical support, network-building, strategizing, and evaluating.”
Musaeed Al-Taheri, Executive Director of Responsiveness for Relief and Development Foundation (RRD), Yemen
Our Funders
Our funders provide resources and support that make our work possible and increase our ability to provide grants to local partners to reach more people in communities around the world.
USAID
As the lead U.S. Government agency working to end extreme global poverty and enable democratic societies to realize their potential, USAID has been a long-time funding partner with Counterpart and supports our innovative work to promote civic participation in some of the most challenging places in the world.
USDA
USDA is a leader on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues. Our partnership with USDA over more than a decade has improved health and nutrition and food security in rural communities.
Corporate Partners
ExxonMobil
The ExxonMobil Foundation’s Women’s Economic Opportunity Initiative helps women in developing countries fulfill their economic potential and drive economic and social change in their communities. More than $120M has been invested in developing women entrepreneurs and business leaders through training, investing in research, and identifying and deploying high-impact technologies that accelerate women’s economic advancement.
Lilly Pulitzer
Lilly Pulitzer was an American entrepreneur and fashion designer who designed her iconic brand and distinctive styles in Palm Beach, Florida in the 1950s. She founded Lilly Pulitzer, Inc. in 1959. In support of global women’s leadership, the Montgomery Mall Lilly Pulitzer store has generously featured the WomenLead Institute as its “Shop for a Cause” partner.
Vitamin Angels
Vitamin Angels provides lifesaving vitamins to mothers and children under five at risk of malnutrition — reducing preventable illness, blindness, and death — to create a healthier world.