2007 Equality Award Laureate
Counterpart International
| Laureate Country: United States |
| Project Countries: Azerbaijan, Ecuador, Georgia, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Sudan, Turkmenistan |
| Website: http://www.counterpart.org |
| Video: 2007Videos/counterpart_international.mov |
Counterpart International employs technology to efficiently deliver humanitarian aid wherever it is needed.
People around the world donate billions of dollars in money and goods to help alleviate human suffering, but logistical problems often keep aid from reaching those in need.
Counterpart International streamlines the delivery of life-saving relief. Their comprehensive computer-based tracking system assesses humanitarian needs, matches donated goods with those who need them, and develops an efficient distribution plan. Working on the ground, in partnership with aid organizations, Counterpart makes sure people get exactly the help they need as quickly as possible. And the system allows donors to monitor the process, which increases donations to save more lives.
