Climate Resilience
Fostering sustainability for future generations
Counterpart implements innovative environmental programs for the sustainable management of ecosystems through the empowerment of communities that inhabit them.
Focus Area
Democracies need everyone’s voice
For more than 55 years, Counterpart has partnered with local leaders, organizations, and networks to transform their communities. By elevating the diverse voices of citizens in decision-making, Counterpart’s programs improve the delivery of public services, advance civic and human rights, and ultimately improve people’s lives. Read more about Counterpart’s history of support to the Open Government Partnership.
Our Projects
From Latin America to Africa and Asia
We’re working across the globe to strengthen civil society and inclusive and effective governance. Read more to find out how.
Our Projects
From Latin America to Africa and Asia
1,733
youth supported through 64 village savings and loans associations in Burundi.
18K
people reached through advocacy events in Bangladesh.
19
Nigerien communes undertook training on core participatory and civic engagement structures.
1,260
marginalized people reached, including women, LGBTQI+ and indigenous communities in Ecuador.
Our Stories
Discover more about our efforts to foster sustainable ecosystems
Read stories of how Counterpart partners with leaders, organizations, and networks to improve governance outcomes and build inclusive, sustainable communities.
May 2023
Strengthening Advocacy Through Local Partnership in Timor-Leste
Youth are the future of a country and are eager to establish themselves and become a contributing member of society, but they often face difficulties securing employment. Many Hands One...
April 2023
Transformative Model Fosters Opportunities for Burundi Youth
Burundi, one of the world’s poorest nations, is still recovering from generations of ethnic conflict and a civil war, with nearly 70 percent of the population living below the international...
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Learn more about our other focus areas
We take an inclusive approach to our programming and in our operations, strengthening communities side by side with our partners.
