Our Story

Discover the mission behind the movement and meet the people driving change.

How It All Began

Founded in 2010 by tech visionary Dr. Maya Patel, Mission Initiative emerged from a simple belief: sustainable change requires both innovation and empathy. Our first project in rural Kenya introduced mobile education platforms to students in conflict zones.

Today, we operate in 87 countries, but our roots stay firmly planted in that original ethos. Every initiative follows a community-first approach, pairing local leaders with global resources.

Read Our Impact Report
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150,000+ hours
volunteered in 2024
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Equity First

We prioritize marginalized voices in every decision-making process.

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Community Power

Local leaders guide our initiatives with global experts supporting from the sidelines.

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Future-Proof

Every project meets climate and generational sustainability standards.

Meet Our Leaders

Dr. Maya Patel

Dr. Maya Patel

Founder & CEO

"Empathy without innovation is empty. Innovation without empathy is dangerous."

Kevin Lee

Kevin Lee

Chief Technology Officer

Innovates scalable solutions for education accessibility challenges.

Samantha Kim

Samantha Kim

Operations Director

Ensures every project maintains community-first principles.

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Our story is written by every volunteer, donor, and beneficiary. Be part of what's next.

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