International Development

The internet, a global media and instant communications have made the world an increasingly small place. Unfortunately, vast disparities still exist between the fortunate individuals who have access to nutritious meals, safe housing, and quality health care and the more than one billion of people worldwide who do not.

Douglas Gould and Company has a deep understanding of the unique challenges around international development issues and has been retained by many organizations who work around the world. We have successfully launched campaigns, built communications plans and placed stories for international development clients large and small.

Recent Clients

Pathfinder International

Pathfinder International is an international nonprofit that focuses on reproductive health, family planning, HIV/AIDS prevention and care, and women and girls empowerment.

Physicians for Human Rights

Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) is an independent, nonprofit organization founded on the idea that health professionals, with their specialized skills, ethical duties, and credible voices, are uniquely positioned to stop human rights violations.

UN Women

Founded in June 2010, UN Women was formed by the United Nations General Assembly to advance women’s empowerment and gender equality. Following a quick & dirty launch of the UN Women website in January 2011, the agency hired DG&Co. to facilitate a 3-day workshop and training session to develop the site architecture for a new UN Women global website.

Ford Foundation - Pathways to Higher Education

Pathways to Higher Education is a global initiative from the Ford Foundation with partnering institutions worldwide. Partner institutions aim to increase representation of underrepresented groups among university faculty and staff and provide academic and social support activities for traditionally excluded students.

CEDAW Task Force

The CEDAW Task Force of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights is leading a coalition effort to engage in outreach and education about the U.S. ratification of CEDAW. CEDAW, or the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, is an agreement that was adopted in 1979 by the United Nations General Assembly and affirms principles of fundamental human rights and equality for women around the world.

Episcopal Relief & Development

Episcopal Relief & Development works with the worldwide Church, ecumenical agencies and local organizations to save lives and strengthen communities to achieve the Millennium Development Goals.

Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a non-governmental, global aid organization based in Portland, Oregon. They currently have numerous development initiatives and operate in over 40 countries worldwide.

The United Nations Population Fund

The United Nations Population Fund, is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity. UNFPA supports countries in using population data for policies and programs to reduce poverty and to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, every young person is free of HIV, and every girl and woman is treated with dignity and respect.

World Monuments Fund

The World Monuments Fund is a non-governmental organization based in New York City. Currently operating in more than 90 countries, WMF's mission is to work with local communities to preserve and safeguard architectural and cultural monuments for future generations.