Acdi-Voca

Vision, Mission & ValuesVisionA world in which people are empowered to succeed in the global economy.MissionTo promote economic opportunities for cooperatives, enterprises and communities through the innovative application of sound business practice.ACDI/VOCA ValuesACDI/VOCA strives to promote positive economic and social change worldwide. It is distinguished by commitment to its overseas...

ACDI/VOCA is a private, nonprofit organization that promotes economic growth in developing countries. The organization focuses on the development of civil society and offers technical assistance services. It has been in operation for more than 45 years and administers volunteer and internship programs. The organization has revenues of over $100 million and employs a staff of nearly 790 people....

First, A Word about Our Name

The name ACDI/VOCA dates back to the 1997 merger of Agricultural Cooperative Development International and Volunteers in Overseas Cooperative Assistance. Both were nonprofit international economic development organizations founded by the U.S. cooperative community.

The merger achieved new economies of scale and blended the complementary strengths of ACDI’s...