DevWorks’ mission is to strengthen the capacity of people and organizations around the world, facilitating local solutions to address economic, social, and environmental challenges.
Our Approach
Unlocking Local Potential
We build capacity of governments for service delivery, train businesses to be market-oriented, and work with civil society groups to promote civic engagement.
Private Sector Engagement
We foster public-private partnerships (PPPs) between governments, the private sector, and civil society to enhance innovation and reach.
Market-based Solutions
We facilitate pro-poor market systems change to provide sustainable access to goods, services, and livelihoods for all community members.
Our Sectors
We deliver market-based solutions across five areas: agriculture, water, sanitation and hygiene, youth, governance, and natural resource management.
Agriculture
From households and smallholders to agribusinesses, traders and national policy makers, DevWorks strengthens market systems in the agricultural sector.
WASH
DevWorks works with all stakeholders to improve access to clean water and sanitation.
Governance
DevWorks builds civil society organizations’ capacity to effectively advocate for the interests of their constituencies and promote transparent and accountable local government.
Environment & Natural Resources
DevWorks works at the nexus of environmental conservation and economic development.
Youth
DevWorks helps youth find work, create businesses, and get involved in their communities.
News
DevWorks International Announces Departure of Demetria Arvanitis as CEO and Welcomes New CEO DeAnn McGrew
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nancy Bradley, Board Chair, DevWorks International DevWorks International Announces Departure of Demetria Arvanitis as CEO and Welcomes New CEO DeAnn McGrew DevWorks International, a leading global development organization dedicated to...
Reception to Recognize Anniversary of Invasion of Ukraine
Just one year ago Russian troops invaded Ukraine, launching a war that has devastated the Ukrainian people and compelled the international development and humanitarian community to help. In recognition of the 1-year anniversary of the Russian military invasion in...
Accelerating Progress to Achieving WASH Friendly Schools in Uganda and Globally
By Marjorie Huang, DevWorks International, and Jacinta Nekesa Nangabo, USAID/USHA and DevWorks International In 2021, globally at least 546 million children still lacked basic drinking water services, 539 million children lacked basic sanitation services, and 802...