Roots of Development is a U.S.-based 501c3 nonprofit organization that is advocating for a more sustainable approach to development around the world. Our mission is is to support and promote community-led development. We accompany local partners as they improve quality of life in their communities, and we advocate for aid efforts to center local knowledge, resources, and actions. We believe in a world in which communities decide their own future and manage their own development. Development Without Dependency®