• Bridging the ASM data gap

    Artisanal and small-scale mining provides a critical livelihood to millions, but its contributions to global development aren't recognized. With the Delve database and first 'State of the ASM Sector' report, Pact and The World Bank are changing that.
    See the report & learn more about Delve

  • Measuring our mission

    Each year, Pact measures and reports the results of our global work. In 2018, we helped transform millions of lives.
    See the new report

  • Advancing gender equality around the globe

    On International Women's Day and every day, Pact empowers women to improve their lives and the lives of others.
    See the story

  • Building inclusivity
    in Ukraine

    Through the ENGAGE project, Pact and its local partners are supporting marginalized groups to take an active role in Ukrainian society.
    Watch the video

  • Small Can Be Life-Changing

    With Pact's support, small-scale gemstone miners in Tanzania are earning more and improving their families' futures.
    See the photo story

An international development organization at work in nearly 40 countries, Pact is the promise of a better future for all those who are challenged by poverty and marginalization.

Pact’s integrated approach focuses on
systemic changes needed to improve people’s lives.

Health

2,500,299

people gained access to better health and social services last year. Learn how we’re improving health in countries around the world.

Livelihoods

1,192,606

people enjoyed a higher income last year, 95% of them women. Learn how we’re helping families build stronger livelihoods.

Natural Resource Management

436,841

people benefited from improved natural resource management last year. See how we’re helping communities sustainably benefit from the natural resources around them.

Capacity Development

1,192

local organizations gained capacity to more effectively serve their communities last year. Learn how we’re strengthening local NGOs and nonprofits to create lasting change.

Governance

153,026

citizens took part in Pact-supported initiatives last year that resulted in positive state-society engagement. See how we’re fostering inclusive, transparent and accountable governance in countries around the globe.

Markets

9 projects

leveraged business and markets as a force for positive change. Learn how we’re strengthening local economies and building markets based on safe, non-exploitative practices.

Latest News

 
April 24, 2019
World Bank and Pact launch first ‘state of the sector’ report for artisanal and small-scale mining
Over 40 million people globally work in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) 10 million people living in 40 countries in sub-Saharan Africa are directly... read more
 
March 15, 2019
Pact joins Alliance 8.7, further committing to ending child labor
Pact is proud to announce its membership in Alliance 8.7, an inclusive global partnership committed to achieving Target 8.7 of the 2030 Sustainable Development... read more
 
February 26, 2019
'Kozo Girls' advances to final round of CARE Scale X Design Accelerator competition
Kozo Girls, a Pact-supported social enterprise run by young Zambian women, was chosen as a finalist in CARE's Scale X Design Accelerator competition. Competing... read more

Promises Kept

95%
Last year, of the more than 1,100,000 people who boosted their income with Pact's help, 95 percent were women.

944,000
In Tanzania alone last year, more than 944,000 people had better access to health and social services.

700
In 2018, more than 700 local organizations in South Africa improved their performance with Pact's support.

Promises Shared

Around the world, people are sharing in our vision for a better world on Pact’s Promise Wall.

Share your #pactpromise today.

The promise of a better world resides in every person.  The promise to achieve your own potential.  The promise to help someone fulfill theirs.  When promise meets promise, anything is possible.

what’s your #pactpromise?

"Every day, I'm working to empower women and girls, because their success is our nation's success."

Myanmar

"Although many of his friends have begun working in local mines, I promise to keep my son in school for as long as I can."

Colombia