Our Mission
GRACE Cares’ mission is to partner with local leaders to catalyze action through small-scale development projects. We aim to support communities in sustainably meeting their own needs while respecting local cultures and traditions.
Founded in 2002, GRACE Cares has been at the forefront of community development and empowerment for over 20 years. Our projects, spread across various sectors, have significantly contributed to creating healthy, educated, just, and productive communities worldwide. We provide much-needed expertise, funding, and support for a diverse range of projects, including those focused on health, education, peace and social justice, cultural preservation, and economic development. Through our consistent efforts, we strive to initiate positive changes that resonate for generations to come.
Our Approach
How We Create Lasting Change
Identify
Connect with local leaders to understand community needs, vision, and support gaps.
Fundraising
Assess current and future fundraising needs, determining GRACE Cares' optimal role by providing seed funds and/or helping them raise their own.
Support
Provide technical guidance to transform ideas into actionable projects while respecting cultural contexts
Sustain
Build local capacity and through training and mentorship, ensuring communities can maintain initiatives independently.
Our Model
GRACE Cares is dedicated to empowering local heroes and communities by providing the funding, expertise, and technical support they need to turn their vision into sustainable realities. With over 20 years of experience in international development, public health, and project implementation across 30 countries, we've developed a proven approach to community-led change.
Our mission is rooted in the belief that lasting transformation happens when it's driven by those who understand their community's needs best. We commit our resources to supporting passionate local leaders whose innovative ideas create meaningful, culturally-appropriate solutions that continue to benefit their communities long after our involvement ends.