Who We Are
People and communities at the heart of lasting change
Our Compass
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To solve our world’s most pressing challenges, one community at a time.
Vision
A world where equitable and regenerative systems enable all communities to thrive
We help partners navigate complexity and build solutions rooted in community—so change lasts and benefits those most affected.
For more than 35 years, Pyxera Global has worked in over 110 countries to reshape systems so they are equitable, regenerative, and built to last. We connect businesses, philanthropies, and community leaders to solve challenges at the intersection of economy, environment, and equity.
The people closest to a challenge usually know the path forward. Our role is to bring the right partners to the table, clear obstacles, and ensure solutions endure—with benefits reaching those historically excluded.
At a Glance
Who We Are
A nonprofit organization with 35+ years of experience aligning business, philanthropy, and community leadership.
Who We Serve
Businesses seeking supply chain resilience, risk reduction, and talent development
Funders & Foundations looking to invest in durable, community-driven solutions
Communities & Coalitions building locally led pathways for lasting change
What We Deliver
Systems navigation that clarifies complexity and uncovers opportunities
Strategies grounded in community priorities that drive mutual value
Trust-based partnerships that ensure results endure beyond any single project
Our Guiding Belief
The people closest to the challenges usually hold the solutions.
Real progress happens when their knowledge and priorities shape the path forward. Our role is not to replace those solutions but to help them take root and scale. We do this by playing three interconnected roles:
Helping partners see the bigger picture—how policies, supply chains, communities, and markets intersect—so opportunities for change become clear.
Bridging across sectors, aligning business goals with community priorities and making sure resources are put to work where they matter most.
Investing in relationships and staying engaged long enough to earn trust, ensuring that progress doesn’t end when a single project wraps up.
Our Story
1990s | Transition & Global Reach
Founded after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Pyxera Global (known then as Citizens Democracy Corps) mobilized American volunteers to support countries transitioning to democratic economies. Soon after, we expanded globally through USAID partnerships, strengthening local enterprises and institutions.
2000s | Local Enterprise & Supply Chains
Partnered with global industries to design local content and procurement models that built community opportunities and resilience. This expertise later informed broader corporate engagement and supply chain strategies.
2010s | Corporate Social Impact at Scale
Helped launch modern global pro bono, beginning with IBM’s first large-scale program. Partnered with leading companies to make skills-based volunteering a global practice and embed employee engagement into business strategy.
2020s | Resilience, Circularity & Systems Change
Pivoted rapidly to virtual delivery during COVID-19, keeping partners and communities connected. Today, we combine that adaptability with decades of experience to take on systemic challenges:
- Skills-based volunteering as strategy → shaping innovation, AI readiness, and leadership development.
- Circular supply chains → reclaiming and reusing materials with commoditized value, like critical materials, to create economic value for communities and businesses.
- Regenerative agriculture → strengthening food systems, livelihoods, and climate resilience.
- Coalitions for equity and climate → tackling challenges no single organization can solve alone.
What's Next
The future isn’t fixed—it’s shaped by the choices we make every day in supply chains, farms, city halls, and workplaces. We work to ensure the people most affected are part of shaping that future, and that the benefits extend long after any single program ends.
Our Core Values
Our values are the foundation of our approach.
Integrity
We offer our wisdom and deliver on our word.
Excellence
We value a job done well—that means smartly, safely, smoothly, and with grace.
Collaboration
We recognize that we are successful when everyone contributes and everyone benefits.
Gentle Leadership
We recognize that cooperation is required for success. Therefore, we listen, build bridges, and create space for a wide variety of ideas to emerge.
Our People
We’re a team of pragmatic idealists.
Builders, nurturers, communicators, networkers, resisters, and investigators. We aspire to a world of possibilities.
Let's work together!
We’re seeking new partners to fund, advise, and advance our efforts toward a world where equitable, regenerative systems enable all communities to thrive.
