Our Story

“Hak[I]” is the root word for concepts of truth or justice in a range of languages, including Swahili - a reflection of the centrality of justice to human existence. Hakí is a collective of global justice experts that is re-inventing approaches to international development to lead with equity, justice, and sustainability. Local knowledge and wisdom is at the hear of our efforts - and our global team brings deep traditional, historical, and cultural knowledge from across continents.

At Hakí we believe first and foremost in local, community engagement and empowerment. Hakí brings local knowledge and perspectives to critical international issues that directly affect the poor and vulnerable. Focus areas include:

• Rebuilding a better, more transparent, and accountable foreign aid and development finance sector

• Leveraging private sector investment to achieve sustainable, climate-friendly growth and shared prosperity

• Combatting poverty and food insecurity through strong local land and natural resource rights

• Injecting human rights, equity, and environmental sustainability into business practices

• Eliminating injustice and violence against women

• Improving public sector governance and service provision in health, education, and water and sanitation by reducing corruption and enhancing citizen voice

• Localizing humanitarian response and peacebuilding for respectful, accountable actions

We are both a social enterprise and non-profit that uses flexible, innovative solutions, working with both the public and private sectors through our global network to emphasize sustainable results that benefit local communities.