Our Network
We are grounded in our global network of locally led development experts driven by passion and purpose.
Our Network
320+ Local Works Alumni
Our experienced, global community of practice built over a decade remains active, motivated, and connected.
400+ Community Partners
We’re connected with trusted grassroots organizations led by the communities they continue to support.
64 Countries
We bring a breadth of geographic experience and connection.
Our Committed Experts
“Local Works shifted our work from delivering projects to building local systems that deliver… What gives me hope is knowing that local networks and relationships still exist. Local actors continue to convene, mobilize resources, and lead.”
— Duong Nguyen, Local Works alumnus, Vietnam
“The work I do is not just professional but personal — I am a product of development assistance. My commitment is to give back by channeling development funding efficiently and effectively, working with local partners and grassroots organizations.”
— Bigbouy (Biggie) Chikwavarara, Local Works alumnus, Zimbabwe
“We helped shift narratives, open minds, and change lives. Community-led development is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. Trust local voices, invest in their leadership, and be willing to walk with communities, not ahead of them. The impact will speak for itself.”
— Zeeste Jahanzaib, Local Works alumna, Pakistan