About Us
Hand in Hand has created or grown more than 4 million jobs – almost all of them women’s. We work with women because of the unique barriers they face, and because when those barriers are broken, whole families and communities win.
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4.16 million
Jobs created and grown
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90%
Women members
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14.94 million
Lives improved
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$0.90/$1
Spent on programmes
In this section
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Our goals
Financially strong families. Women with the money – and power – to make decisions for themselves and their loved ones. In their millions.
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Our global network
Hand in Hand has regional operations in Afghanistan, East Africa, India and Zimbabwe. Three more offices in Sweden, the UK and the US provide fundraising and support.
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Our history
Hand in Hand launched more than 15 years ago in rural Tamil Nadu, India. Since then, we’ve grown to fight poverty in 14 countries and counting.
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Percy Barnevik
“These women can move mountains.” Meet our founder, Percy Barnevik.
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Meet the team
Meet our London-based team.
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Trustees
Our board unites experts from the worlds of finance, industry, law, climate and international development.
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Work with us
Join our team in London.
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Contact us
Find out more about our programmes and how you can help.

Enquiries & volunteering
Elisabeth Marriott Charity administrator emarriott@hihinternational.orgTel: +44 (0)20 7514 5091
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