Women-Led Change
Barefoot College International puts skills and technology in the hands of marginalized women who become entrepreneurs, train others, and live sustainably.
We Are Barefoot College International
Our doors opened to serve the underserved and uplift the most marginalized and impoverised communities worldwide. By providing rural women with accessible training, we ensure that knowledge benefits communities for generations. The adoption of solar energy reduces fossil fuel usage, alleviating health issues while providing light for education and livelihood activities.
This holistic approach improves the quality of life and fosters sustainable progress. Empowering women with skill development and opportunities leads to better health, job market competitiveness, and resilience, contributing to economic growth and a more prosperous, resilient society.
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What We Stand For
Barefoot College International was born out of the belief that when people develop self-confidence and join together to solve problems, they learn that they can depend on themselves. We prioritize a sense of shared ownership throughout the BCI community. Our values guide our actions every day. We value:
Equality
Every team member is equally important and respected regardless of class, education or gender.
Collective Decision Making
Our organization’s structure is mostly flat, encouraging free flowing communication that gives voice and shared accountability to all.
DecentraliZation
Decentralization of planning and implementation at the grassroots level enables and empowers individuals to articulate their needs.
Where We Work
We have trained women from 90+ countries. Starting in 2015, we began scaling our training globally through the establishment of Barefoot Vocational Training Centers. We now have fully established centres in Zanzibar, Madagascar, Senegal and Guatemala.
A Global Organization
As we work all over the world, we maintain governance in other regions to meet the non-profit requirements in each area in support of Barefoot College International’s global expansion activities.
Click the flag below to learn more about our governing structure in each part of the world.
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2024