Our Work

Achieves sustainable impact. Promotes research-based interventions. Designs effective digital technology. Builds scalable solutions. EDC's work around the world does all this and more to open doors to education, employment, and healthier lives for millions of individuals. Visit each of our areas of expertise for more information and to view a selection of our related projects, resources, and staff with skills and knowledge in that area.

Expanding Access to Quality Education

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Early Childhood Development and Learning
Improving early learning opportunities and outcomes
A child in Zambia works in his reading skills.
Elementary and Secondary Education
Teaching and learning inside and outside the classroom

Promoting Healthy Futures

PTSD Coach Online helps veterans cope with PTSD.
Behavioral, Physical, and Mental Health
Expanding health equity and access to quality health services
Participants in an EDC program at a training on sexual and reproductive health.
HIV and Sexual and Reproductive Health
Supporting prevention and making links to comprehensive treatment and services
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Substance Misuse Prevention
Identifying and sustaining comprehensive approaches for individuals and communities
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Suicide, Violence, and Injury Prevention
Using data and building public will to improve health outcomes for all

Creating Economic Opportunity

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Capacity Building for Individuals, Organizations, and Systems
Supporting professional development and fostering leadership to create positive change
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Out-of-School Learning
Creating opportunities that open doors for learners of all ages
Students using computers
STEM
Giving students a solid foundation in skills that will create career pathways
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Youth and Workforce Development
Equipping young people around the world to navigate in the worlds of work