Our Network
Power Centers
To ensure sustained locally-led grantmaking, World Connect is supporting the growth of power centers in Malawi, Rwanda, Guatemala, and Nigeria. World Connect will continue grantmaking outside of these locally-led development hubs as well, to cultivate emerging funding networks.
Mudzi Connect
Our power center in Malawi has made over 300 community investments since 2018, 94% of which have achieved their project goals.
World Connect Rwanda
World Connect began making grants in Rwanda in 2010, and World Connect Rwanda was established as a local NGO in 2022.
Guate Conecta
Our newest power center in Guatemala was established in 2025.
World Connect Ecuador
In Ecuador, World Connect's investments center the voices of historically-marginalized groups, such as indigenous and Afro-Ecuadorian communities.
World Connect Nigeria
Since 2018, World Connect Nigeria has supported locally-ded development projects that have impacted over 185,000 Nigerians.
Our Network
World Connect U.K.
World Connect, Inc. is a pioneer of locally-led development, activating power inside communities to drive progress on their terms for 20+ years. To date World Connect and its affiliated partners have co-invested with communities to activate 2,000+ projects that have improved health, education, environment, and economic opportunity for more than 3.8 million people worldwide. Trust in local capacity has been a value from the very beginning and is a part of its origin story. World Connect was founded and nurtured by a group of friends whose trust is passed on to grantees.
World Connect, Inc. is a pioneer of locally-led development, activating power inside communities to drive progress on their terms for 20+ years. To date World Connect and its affiliated partners have co-invested with communities to activate 2,000+ projects that have improved health, education, environment, and economic opportunity for more than 3.8 million people worldwide. Trust in local capacity has been a value from the very beginning and is a part of its origin story. World Connect was founded and nurtured by a group of friends whose trust is passed on to grantees.