About us
Welcome to the Bridges Initiatives
Bridges is a Non-Profit Organization that promotes global peace and development by engaging people, nations and ideologies on unity, security and growth through Local Efforts and initiatives across various communities.
The world faces stiff competition and growing tensions yet in active quest for development. The need for peace and development is imperative for preserving humanity, addressing root causes of conflict, fostering social cohesion, protecting the environment, and building a more prosperous and sustainable future for all.
Targeted Local Efforts are imperative to achieve sustainable Global Development. This is why Bridges exist.
Founding Thoughts
- Connections – “We build too many walls and not enough bridges.” – Isaac Newton
- Engagement – “Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” – Albert Einstein
- Development – “Local development is about mobilizing and utilizing the full range of local assets, skills, and resources—civic, political, cultural, and economic—for the benefit of all members of the community.” – UNDP
- Prosperity – “We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community… Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own.” – Cesar Chavez
- Local Efforts – Local communities play a crucial role in peacebuilding and conflict resolution. Grassroots organizations, community leaders, and civil society groups often implement innovative initiatives to promote reconciliation, dialogue, and social cohesion.
Key Principles:
We’re a top-rated humanitarian organization focused on ending generational poverty through a proven approach. Over the past 80 years, we’ve developed a high-impact methodology that empowers children and youth to break free from poverty. With your support, children receive access to health care, educational resources and life-changing programs in safe, clean spaces.
Our Milestones
40
Staff and volunteers across 6 states
68%
Of our staff in these states are local
82%
Invested in all our programs this year 2024
1.3M
Invested in all our programs this year 2024
Become a volunteer
Join your hand with us for a better life and beautiful future.
Committed to Transparency
84% of our total operating expenses fund programs for children in the countries we serve. So when you make a monthly gift or donation to our organization, the majority of your money go toward exactly what you intended – bridging the gap.
