About Us

 Who we are

Community-Based: We value community relationships and connect local people and issues to advance the present and future of people and communities in the world.

• Accountability: We focus on achieving measurable outcomes, and document and communicate the impact and value of our work.
• Credibility: We deliver relevant, research-based knowledge through our educational programs.
• Diversity: We exhibit respect, value differing perceptions and world views, and encourage diversity.
• Partnerships: We collaborate with academic, public, and private partners to achieve greater results and build community capacity. We value the public good that comes from collaborating with volunteers.
• Responsiveness: We engage with community partners and learners to identify priority issues and needs, to design timely responses, and to build future capability.