Shanta Village Partners
International AffairsColorado, United States11-50 Employees
Shanta Village Partners operates in international affairs and is based in Durango, Colorado. It collaborates with small villages in Zambia and Myanmar to improve education, health, and economic opportunities through community-driven development and a focus on sustainability. The organization currently works with eight villages to identify priorities and implement projects that enhance local life. Its education work includes building schools, training teachers, and supporting student scholarships to broaden access to education. It also supports rural health care, economic development via village-run loan funds, and access to clean water and renewable energy through solar lighting.