Causes: Economic Development, Food, Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, International, International Development

Mission: Counterpart International works in partnership to empower people, communities and institutions to drive and sustain their own development.

Results: In 2011, Counterpart's efforts reached more than 3.3 million people in more than 20 countries. In most cases, it results last beyond a year and the true number of beneficiaries is considerably higher.

Direct beneficiaries per year: In 2011, Counterpart benefited more than 3.3 million people in more than 20 countries.

Geographic areas served: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia, Asia, South Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Programs: Counterpart engages communities to create sustainable livelihoods, advance civil society, ensure food security, promote healthy behaviors and protect fragile coastal areas. Today, it is working in 23 countries – from Honduras to Senegal and Yemen to Afghanistan – and nearly all its staff is posted in the field.