For more than 50 years, NCBA's CLUSA International Program has worked in developing countries to economically empower individuals and communities through development of effective, sustainable group businesses and democratic practices. Cooperative development, both at home and abroad, is a critical component of NCBA's mission.

Since 1953 when our work began in India, NCBA has managed over 200 long-term projects in 53 countries and has performed over 1,000 short-term consultancies in 79 countries.

NCBA currently has 25 projects operating in 17 countries, helping lift people and communities out of poverty.