Our Vision

Resilient communities on a path towards sustainable development

Our Purpose

Harness our collective expertise in global health and development to shape dynamic partnerships; bring innovative solutions to scale; and cultivate champions to foster change

We are a nonprofit founded in 2018 in Europe and the US, building on the world’s significant progress towards a stronger and more resilient future.

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About Us

Bridges to Development works towards equitable, inclusive and sustainable development by addressing health system barriers, fostering community-driven solutions, and strengthening systems to support underserved communities — with particular attention to the additional challenges faced by women and girls.

How We Contribute

Strengthen partnerships to collaboratively deliver impact

Health and education challenges demand diverse perspectives and collaboration for creative solutions. We’ve merged polio eradication with immunization efforts across dozens of countries, generating $400M in commitments. Additionally, we’ve improved grant systems for over 100 countries, tailoring high-impact investments to local needs.

Simplify and accelerate the pathways from innovation to impact

Trust, transparency, and inclusive participation drive successful partnerships.

We’ve contributed to global health alliances like Gavi and the Global Fund, while enhancing local initiatives to support marginalized communities effectively.

Diversify the voices tackling complex problems locally and globally

Impactful technologies require targeted development and scalable delivery with timely data.

We’ve scaled innovations like lymphatic filariasis medicine, malaria vaccines, NTD diagnostics, and solar fridges to improve health systems globally.

Collaborating for Sustainable Change

At Bridges to Development, we believe collaboration is the foundation for impactful and sustainable solutions. By working with diverse partners and engaging communities across sectors, we amplify our collective ability to address complex global development challenges. Together, we leverage strengths, share knowledge, and build trust to create long-lasting change.

Meet Our Team

Managing Partner
Julie
Jacobson
Managing Partner
Alan
Brooks
Partner
Sarah
Churchill
Finance and Operations
Cathy
Grebert
Project Coordinator
Nicole
Vecchio

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