All Current Projects
With more than 100 years of experience in the United States, NCBA CLUSA has supported communities empowering themselves in over 85 countries around the world since 1953.
Building Resilient Communities
Creating a resilient community through global cooperative work is about building skill sets and abilities that will last a lifetime. We are dedicated to helping communities increase their range of economic activities that can support them through challenges and strengthen their social networks.
Creating Economic Opportunities
Economic opportunities allow poverty to be reduced. Creating the foundation for economic growth is part of a long-term plan of skills development and education through mentorship, and it’s the focus for many of our worldwide projects.
Strengthening Cooperatives and Producer Groups
We work to support the strength of cooperatives and similar organizations in many countries, often in collaboration with government organizations. By promoting cooperative principles and laws in-country, these communities can become more empowered and resilient.
How Our Values Inform Our Work
Our process supports self-directed change within the communities, governments and systems where we operate. We do this by working at all levels of the entire market system. We collaborate with smallholder farmers and operations throughout the supply chain as well as government ministries.
NCBA CLUSA has been able to improve the quality of life for entire communities with a commitment to self-driven transformation as well as the importance of evidence and results. As a values-based organization, we live through our values. Our aims include:
- Self-help and self-responsibility: We want individuals to feel empowered. We want to ensure they have a voice and use it to create their business and transform their communities.
- Equality: Through this empowerment must also come democracy. Everyone has a voice and everyone must use it to foster environments where decisions are made by and are beneficial to all involved.
- Solidarity and cooperation: If we work together, we achieve more. Collaboration is the foundation for cooperative partnerships where everyone is a stakeholder in inspiring change.
- Equity: Opportunities are created for everyone, regardless of background. A dedication to equity is what makes our projects and partnerships possible.
- Sustainability: The health of the planet is a priority, as are the resources we use. Our work emphasizes resource management and sustainable practices.
