Roots of Development Employee Directory

International AffairsDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees

Roots of Development is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating in the international development and affairs field. It advocates for a sustainable, community-led approach to development, working alongside local partners to improve quality of life and to center local knowledge, resources, and actions in aid efforts. The organization emphasizes a philosophy in which communities determine their own futures and manage their development processes, underscoring a development model that avoids dependency.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Roots of Development engages with regional partners and initiatives, including activities in the Caribbean and Haiti. Recent developments include sponsoring and supporting the Haiti Funders Conference in Boston and collaborating with the Haiti Development Institute, as well as initiating the Leadership Center project in Haiti. The group positions itself within the international affairs landscape as a small nonprofit focused on empowerment and local leadership in development.

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