Partners for Development works at the community level to meet the basic human needs of underserved populations with self-help programs designed to build skills and self-reliance. PFD’s programs are participatory and responsive in nature, with local partners taking an active role in designing, implementing, and monitoring programs. In addition to relying on community inputs, PFD’s programs are also designed to be consistent with local government concerns in order to maximize sustainability and appropriateness.

PFD’s work in health, agriculture, veterinary health, water and sanitation, and credit helps to build capacity and reduce vulnerability for underserved populations. Specific project activities range from education and capacity-building efforts to technological inputs, infrastructure and market development, and policy formation at the local and national levels. Partners for Development strives to integrate program activities across sectors in order to maximize limited resources and to more fully meet the needs of local populations.