• Building democracy
    from the ground up

    In post-Soviet Ukraine, many citizens don’t take part in civic life – a critical part of democracy. Pact is helping Ukrainian civil society to take on this challenge.
    Watch the video

  • Introducing Moyo Gems

    To empower women miners and reform the global gemstone sector, Pact and its partners are building an ethical supply chain from the ground up.
    Read the story

  • 'All In' for transformational change

    The latest issue of All In, Pact's e-magazine, explores the future of international development.
    Read the new issue

  • 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

  • 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

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

 
June 25, 2019
Pact-led consortium, USAID partner to reach HIV/AIDS epidemic control in pregnant and breastfeeding women, children and adolescents
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded Pact and a consortium of leading global HIV/AIDS partners a five-year, $195 million grant,... read more
 
June 5, 2019
Pact invests in LeapFrog fund to broaden access to healthcare and financial services for emerging consumers
Pact, an international NGO, has completed an investment as a limited partner in LeapFrog Emerging Consumer Fund III—the only NGO to invest in the Fund.... read more
 
June 3, 2019
New market analysis shows high potential for sustainable, successful mini-grid solutions for electrifying Myanmar
As part of ongoing efforts to bring electricity to every household and business in Myanmar, Smart Power Myanmar, a national platform with a mandate to advance... 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