{"id":13,"date":"2022-11-20T19:06:37","date_gmt":"2022-11-20T19:06:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pathfinderdemo.flywheelsites.com\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2026-02-04T09:50:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T14:50:57","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pathfinder.org\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-2-xl-font-size\">Pathfinder envisions a world that values and invests in leadership, health, and resilience for women and girls.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 42%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>We believe women&#8217;s health and leadership are the foundation for a just and equitable world.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pathfinder.org\/who-we-are\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mission &amp; Vision<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pathfinder.org\/our-team\/?type=global-leadership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meet our team<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.pathfinder.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Web-Alimata-Zoungrana-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7665 size-full lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;object-position:50% 50%\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pathfinder.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Web-Alimata-Zoungrana-1.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.pathfinder.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Web-Alimata-Zoungrana-1-525x350.jpeg 525w, https:\/\/www.pathfinder.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Web-Alimata-Zoungrana-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.pathfinder.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Web-Alimata-Zoungrana-1-600x400.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6c83e6ca8d81b35ef54bfac8f479bcfa\"><strong>We are Community- and Country-Led<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote alignwide has-text-align-center\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\"><blockquote><p>Traveler, there is no path. <br>Paths are made by walking.<\/p><cite>antonio machado<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a  href=\"#\" class=\"media-stack flex flex-col group hover:!no-underline\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.pathfinder.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/PATHFINDER_SMGL-261-e1710433973724-624x320.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"w-full h-auto lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 624px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 624\/320;\">\n        <div class=\"bg-brand text-white px-14 py-12 group-hover:bg-seaBlue\">\n        <h4 class=\"font-display text-2xl font-semibold leading-normal my-0 group-hover:underline\">Who We Are<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"text-lg my-3\">Pathfinder works alongside women and girls, ensuring they have access to the critical services they need.\r\n<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a  href=\"#\" class=\"media-stack flex flex-col group hover:!no-underline\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.pathfinder.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Bangladesh-Cody-Swift-2009-61-624x320.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"w-full h-auto lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 624px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 624\/320;\">\n        <div class=\"bg-brand text-white px-14 py-12 group-hover:bg-seaBlue\">\n        <h4 class=\"font-display text-2xl font-semibold leading-normal my-0 group-hover:underline\">Our Approach<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"text-lg my-3\">Pathfinder is a leader in women-centered, community-driven solutions.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:54px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a  href=\"#\" class=\"media-stack flex flex-col group hover:!no-underline\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.pathfinder.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_4660-e1680788626564-624x320.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"w-full h-auto lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 624px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 624\/320;\">\n        <div class=\"bg-brand text-white px-14 py-12 group-hover:bg-seaBlue\">\n        <h4 class=\"font-display text-2xl font-semibold leading-normal my-0 group-hover:underline\">Meet Our Team<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"text-lg my-3\">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.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a  href=\"#\" class=\"media-stack flex flex-col group hover:!no-underline\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.pathfinder.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uganda-FPA-Butambala.-Family-planning-education-session-with-Kyangoma-Girls-group-members-624x320.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"w-full h-auto lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 624px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 624\/320;\">\n        <div class=\"bg-brand text-white px-14 py-12 group-hover:bg-seaBlue\">\n        <h4 class=\"font-display text-2xl font-semibold leading-normal my-0 group-hover:underline\">Join Our Team<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"text-lg my-3\">Be a Pathfinder\u2014 and impact the world! Join Pathfinders around the globe who work to improve access to sexual and reproductive health globally. <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:54px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a  href=\"#\" class=\"media-stack flex flex-col group hover:!no-underline aligncenter\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.pathfinder.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Maria-Simao-Wate_Home-9993-624x320.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"w-full h-auto lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 624px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 624\/320;\">\n        <div class=\"bg-brand text-white px-14 py-12 group-hover:bg-seaBlue\">\n        <h4 class=\"font-display text-2xl font-semibold leading-normal my-0 group-hover:underline\">Financials &#038; Accountability<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"text-lg my-3\">With a long tradition of effective financial, we&#8217;re committed to transparency and accountability.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a  href=\"#\" class=\"media-stack flex flex-col group hover:!no-underline\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.pathfinder.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Web-944a1f6e-ed03-404f-80be-36e7f8edda09-624x320.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"w-full h-auto lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 624px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 624\/320;\">\n        <div class=\"bg-brand text-white px-14 py-12 group-hover:bg-seaBlue\">\n        <h4 class=\"font-display text-2xl font-semibold leading-normal my-0 group-hover:underline\">Our Projects<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"text-lg my-3\">In 16 countries around the world, our teams work with partners across multiple sectors to ensure women, girls, and their communities can lead healthy lives and choose their own paths forward.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pathfinder envisions a world that values and invests in leadership, health, and resilience for women and girls. 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