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.

Ganguel Maka Maternity Ward

Senegal

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Health

2017

The Health Committee of Ganguel Maka aims to build a maternity ward at the local health post to better serve the maternal and child health of the local community. Currently, all maternal healthcare is...

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Wassadou Hospital Garden

Senegal

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Health

2017

Wassadou Medical Center is a life-saving resource for 8,000 patients in rural Senegal. Located between Tamabcounda and Kedougou, the center provides healthcare services to an area of the country that ...

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Supporting Women Street Vendors in Kigali

Rwanda

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Economic Opportunity

2017

Female street vendors in poor sectors of Kigali, Rwanda earn a difficult living as they sell fruits and vegetables to make ends meet and care for their families. Although their circumstances vary, man...

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Red Roof Library Project

Ghana

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Education

2017

Kabile is a rural town in Ghana located on the border with Cote d'Ivoire. The Student Union of Kabile has undertaken a library initiative to serve the entire community. Kabile has three schools, each ...

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Miyove Adolescent Girls' Menstrual Hygiene Management

Rwanda

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Health

2017

In poverty stricken settings, the management of menstruation is often difficult and a cause of shame. For girls in Miyove, menstruation is often a reason for missing school. Additionally, discussing a...

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