Our Mission & Values
Mission
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of women and children in underserved and under-resourced communities worldwide.
Values
Our core values, Respect, Improve, Sustain, Empower (RISE), build upon local capacity. We draw on local talent and experience, promote sustainability and recognize every person's basic right to lead a healthy and productive life.
Impact
Since 2005, World Connect has contributed millions of dollars through nearly 200 grants and in-kind gifts, supporting more than 150 communities in four countries: Belize, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, and El Salvador. World Connect recently expanded its reach to include Ecuador, Mali and Rwanda. Through maternal and child health programs, World Connect has trained hundreds of healthcare professionals, donated over a million dollars in essential medical equipment, and improved the health and well-being of over 35,000 women and children. Through its youth development program, Kids to Kids, World Connect has created opportunities for almost 7,000 youth in four countries.
