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.

Seeding refugee-led businesses in Mahama Refugee Camp

Rwanda

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Economic Opportunity

2021

This project will be implemented in Mahama Refugee Camp, located in Kirehe District in the Eastern Province of Rwanda, which is comprised primarily of refugees from Burundi and the Democratic...

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Mchezi Hydroelectric Power Project

Malawi

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Environment

2020

With this World Connect grant, the local Media and Technology Society (MTESO) will create a hydroelectric power source to generate off-grid electricity for two villages in Nkatabay. By diverting...

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Construction of Under-Five Shelter

Malawi

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Health

2020

The Foundation for Sustainable Community Development (FSCD) in partnership with Chiendausiku Health Center will construct an under-five shelter with the aim of improving access to health services for...

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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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Equipping and Empowering Deaf Women for Self Resilience

Nigeria

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Economic Opportunity

2020

Women with disabilities have limited employment opportunities in Jalingo, Nigeria. TheseAbilities Youth Empowerment Initiative will train deaf women in Taraba State in restaurant management and...

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