About CREATIVE LEARNING
We exchange knowledge through people-to-people partnerships and sustainably improve lives and livelihoods.
› community-driven partnerships
› share knowledge
› changing lives
Transforming lives Worldwide
Since 1977, Creative Learning (CL) has been dedicated to fostering positive social and economic development across the globe. Based in Washington, D.C., our nonprofit organization focuses on implementing programs and initiatives that empower communities, promote sustainable development, and enhance global understanding.
At CL, we work to unlock the potential of individuals and communities through educational initiatives, economic empowerment, cultural exchange, and capacity building. Our efforts aim to create a more inclusive, equitable, and prosperous world.
Explore Our Divisions
Empowering artisan businesses to sustainably thrive in today’s global market.
Creative Learning’s largest division, HANDMADE to MARKET offers education, resources, and community for artisan businesses. We connect donors and artisans through our Artisan Business Lab, Artisan Business Accelerator, and Artisan Business Community, because we believe everyone deserves the chance to grow a sustainable business.
HUMAN RIGHTS & ADVOCACY
Empowering local partners in their pursuit for justice and the advancement of human rights.
Human Rights and Advocacy focuses on humanitarian work and programs that support human rights. By partnering and empowering local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), we ensure that our work to protect human rights is sustainable.
peace & security
Empowering peacemakers to make lasting change in their communities.
Peace & Security looks to create a more peaceful world by supporting communities at the local level. Our programs work to strengthen individual and organizational resilience, Counter Violent Extremism (CVE), and empower emerging leaders in the peacebuilding field.
community & education
Empowering emerging leaders through immersive educational programs.
Community & Education operates short and long-term programs of an educational nature that combine service, academic and practical experience. Programs are catered to our client’s needs and support participants’ knowledge of, and appreciation for, other national cultures, inter-faith dialogue, good governance, leadership, and more.
Creative Learning thrives on collaboration
Our PartneRS
We work alongside businesses, non-profits, and community organizations to implement our programs and create sustainable growth for artisans. Our partners are essential in helping us extend our impact, ensuring that artisan communities have the resources and support they need to succeed long after our work is done.
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