Economic development is one the most powerful tools for reducing poverty and improving the quality of life in developing countries. Development can generate circles of choice, prosperity, and opportunity

Water is the most basic need and development cannot happen in communities until clean water is available. Building water cisterns, installing hand pumps, digging wells, or tapping local springs are vital elements of potential water systems depending on technology that best fits the region.

Water is key to food security. Providing access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food for a productive and healthy life is critical to unlocking opportunity and potential for those living in rural poverty.

Increasing access to education can equalize communities, improve the overall health and longevity of a society, and help build a path out of the many dimensions of poverty.