The Transform Story

We have witnessed the power of providing tools and resources to those in need – training, knowledge, infrastructure, seed funding…  sometimes something small that simply makes all the difference.

Transform International resulted from a group of seasoned and passionate development experts who came together to help people help themselves, by providing support to individuals and communities, but with a twist.

Whenever possible we work through local in-country organizations. We believe strongly in the power of collaboration and want to strengthen local organizations as they know their own regions best, and are more likely to stay for the long term.

This helps us address issues that can affect success of local programs:

1. We do our best to provide practical, useful information when working in the developing world;
2. Continuous learning is critical, so it is important to capture these important experiences and lessons;
3. Even when captured, it’s important to share lessons learned and use them;
4. There are no quick fixes – development is a long-term process;
5. Development programs are most effective when are created and crafted with the full involvement of local partners.

Transform International was formed in 2016 as a not-for-profit corporation in the State of Washington, and is a 501 (c) (3).

Our mission:

Improve quality of life with focus on water, sanitation and hygiene, food security, and access to renewable energy, by collaborating locally to provide essential tools and resources.

Our Vision

A vibrant global network of strong and viable organizations, learning from each other and advancing inclusive, safe, and sustainable communities.

Our Values

“Fire in the Belly” – We work with partners who are actively working towards development goals in their own communities. They have “fire in the belly” for change and it’s that spark, or local drive, that we seek to support.

Knowledge – We believe that development efforts are advanced by constantly learning from projects, sharing lessons learned, and collaborating with others around the globe. We ensure that knowledge is put to practice.

A Long View of Development – Our local partnering organizations aren’t going anywhere. They are the community. Even small projects make a difference in the long-run because our partners are there to oversee, evaluate and monitor progress.

Demand Driven – Ownership of projects starts with our local partners and ends with our local partners. We only support efforts with partners that have a solid organizational presence and that are striving to improve.

Inclusive – We work with local partners, governments, businesses, secular and non-secular charitable organizations, schools and universities, and a variety of funding partners.

Our commitment – We are accountable, transparent and financially responsible. Our practices are rooted in evidence-based methodology. We are committed to enhancing and expanding the efforts of our partners by building on their strengths