What is Impact? – At a Glance

Impact First is the Canadian pioneer at combining microfinance and health. Founded in 1982, Impact First has worked in remote and marginalized communities in 15 different developing countries. Impact has no religious or political affiliations. The following are our fundamentals:

VISION

A world with equitable access to social and economic opportunities for all.

MISSION

Impact First is committed to promoting the well-being of women and their communities in the developing world through integrated microfinance, health and basic education initiatives.

VALUES

Integrity – We operate with the highest of ethical standards in partnership with our supporters and beneficiaries.

Respect – We value all stakeholders and engage with them to ensure success.

Partnership – We nurture and leverage the knowledge and experience of communities in Canada and abroad.

Learning – We foster an environment conducive to continuous improvement and development.

Entrepreneurship – We promote and support entrepreneurship to help women build their own sustainable businesses.

PRINCIPLES

Impact First adheres to the Canadian Council for International Cooperation's Code of Ethics. You can find a complete copy of the Code in PDF format here.

STRATEGIC GOALS

Promote local economic development.
Improve maternal and newborn health.
Strengthen the capacity of local partner organizations.
Enhance public awareness and engagement.

We make gender a mainstream issue which is crosscutting in our work.