Doing Development Differently

DT Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to “doing development differently.” We implement complex global development programs in conflict, fragile, and closed environments. We also fund thought leadership initiatives that drive innovation and improve lives through evidence-based programming. 

Our Mission

DT Institute partners with communities and leaders to help build and preserve more resilient, equitable, inclusive, and democratic societies.

Read DT Institute’s 2021 Annual Report 

Our Institutional Values

DT Institute’s staff collectively have hundreds of years of experience in peace and development. Our values reflect our team’s hard-won knowledge and wisdom, as well as our passion for helping those in need. Our values also reflect our professional and respectful approach to each other, our partners, our donors, and those we serve.

Ethics. We aim to demonstrate responsibility, integrity, fairness, and respect in all that we do.

Innovation. We continually pursue new and better methods, find efficiencies, and seek ways to increase our peace and development impact.

Collaboration. We develop and facilitate long-term partnerships based on mutual trust and respect. 

Radical Transparency. As thought leaders, we commit to sharing our insights with the broader community of experts (within legal, ethical, and regulatory boundaries) to advance peace and development.

To protect the identities of our fearless colleagues doing the impactful work on the frontlines, we do not publish bios or photos for most field staff.

DT Institute is committed to the highest standards of legal compliance, ethics, and transparency.

Please see HERE for DT Institute’s Whistleblowing and Policy Instructions.