Our Impact

Projects

Over the past twenty years, we have invested in over 2,000 projects around the world and improved health, education, environment, and economic opportunity for more than 3.8 million people globally.

Full Project Table

Each project funded by World Connect begins with an idea from someone inspired to create change in their community. We prioritize communities often overlooked by traditional funders, and over 60% of our projects are led by women.

Improving Access to Safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion

Uganda

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Health

2020

In Bugaya, Uganda, there is limited access to clean drinking water and sanitation infrastructure. With this World Connect grant, a local community organization called HOLD Uganda plans to...

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Soap Production Unit in Selety

Senegal

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Economic Opportunity

2020

The women in the Selety community are interested in launching a soap making business to generate income and build financial stability. Due to local demand, the group will also produce mango vinegar....

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Peanut Processing Unit in Maka Mbaye

Senegal

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Economic Opportunity

2020

This community organization plans to build a facility to transform groundnuts into oil as an income generating enterprise. Biproducts will be transformed into livestock feed and soap, additional...

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COVID-19: Food Support for Indigenous Families

Paraguay

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Health

2020

Indigenous populations in Paraguay historically have poor access to quality health care, essential services, and personal protective equipment. Government shutdowns and the loss of traditional lands...

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COVID-19: Telehealth in Bamenda

Cameroon

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Health

2020

With over 1,400 recorded cases of COVID-19 in Cameroon, the government has instituted a partial lockdown. Businesses are required to uphold a curfew and community members are fined for not wearing...

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