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About Us

Pathfinder envisions a world that values and invests in leadership, health, and resilience for women and girls.

We believe women’s health and leadership are the foundation for a just and equitable world. 

For nearly 70 years, Pathfinder International has been a catalyst for systems transformation, inclusive growth, and resilient communities. With a global footprint spanning Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East, we invest in women and girls by expanding access to essential health products and services, unlocking leadership pathways, and strengthening economic participation. By partnering with civil society, governments, and the private sector, we scale women-led innovations that deliver sustainable systems of support, while generating measurable impact with the goal to ensure every woman has the agency to shape her future and lead a healthy, fulfilling life.

Our leadership and organizational structures reflect a country-led, community-focused model, and equity and inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do. Leadership, resources, and decision-making are centered in the countries where we work. Our locally led organization is run from the countries we serve, allowing decisions to be made close to our work, and delivering optimal impact and accountability.

Traveler, there is no path.
Paths are made by walking.

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