International organization that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine and poverty.The Borgen Project is an influential organization that fights global poverty. Millions of people are part of The Borgen Project's efforts.

Core values

- **Legislative Impact**: The project has helped pass critical legislation such as the READ Act, which improved the lives of 63 million school-aged individuals, and the Electrify Africa Act, which provided electricity to 58.5 million people in Africa[1][3][4].
- **Global Reach**: The Borgen Project has assisted in elevating the lives of 165,308,435 beneficiaries in extreme poverty and has met with a significant majority of U.S. congressional members to influence U.S. foreign policy[1][4].
- **Health and Education**: The project has facilitated treatments for millions of people with malaria, HIV, and TB, and provided bed nets and other essential health services[4].
- **Community Empowerment**: It promotes locally-led development, which ensures aid effectiveness by involving local voices and expertise, and supports mental health programs, especially for children, to break the cycle of poverty[3].