Guiding Principles

We believe that people everywhere are entitled to “Equal Access” to information and education.

We strive to inspire individuals and communities to realize their highest potential.

Information is portable, relatively inexpensive and yet one of the most powerful tools to create social change. But in many parts of the world, information is a scarce and inaccessible resource. By providing critically needed information and education we help people help themselves.

When people join in dialogue, respect divergent views and develop the capacity to act together, the power of positive change is unleashed.

We regard inclusion of local voices and respect for community-expressed needs as key drivers in every program design.

Equal Access is an international not for profit organization (501c3), headquartered in San Francisco with country offices and large-scale programs in Afghanistan, Nepal, Cambodia, Chad and Niger and project activities in Indonesia, Laos and Pakistan. A communications for social change organization which combines the power of media with community mobilization, Equal Access creates customized communications strategies and outreach solutions that address the most critical challenges affecting people in the developing world such as women’s & girls’ empowerment, youth life skills & livelihoods, human rights, health, and democracy & governance.