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We are incredibly honored to have come this far. Initially funded for one building, we’ve managed to expand and kick off two more. Our Vocational Academy is taking shape, and we can’t wait to see it completed one day. #TVET #SkillingUganda

Powering progress in #Tanzania! We’re honored to announce that ENABEL is partnering with Assist International to strengthen electrician-focused #TVET programs. Together, we will modernize training, empower local Master Electrical Trainers, and upgrade workshops to provide hands-on, real-world learning opportunities. This progress is possible thanks to the generous support of the Caterpillar Foundation. Your commitment helps us build a skilled workforce and create brighter futures for communities. Thank you to everyone making this vision a reality! 🌍 #SkillsDevelopment #WorkforceDevelopment

In Loving Memory of Our Founder, Bob Pagett. With profound sorrow and deep gratitude for his life, we share the passing of our beloved founder, Robert John “Bob” Pagett, who left this earth on October 8, 2025, at the age of 86. Bob Pagett founded Assist International with his beloved wife, Charlene, with a bold and compassionate vision: to care for orphaned children and bring dignity, hope, and transformation to vulnerable communities around the world. His life was marked by tireless service, unwavering faith, and a heart that beat for the broken and the forgotten. From hospitals in Africa to orphan villages in Romania, his legacy lives on in every life touched by the work he began. Though we mourn his loss, we celebrate a life well-lived and a legacy that continues to grow. We remain committed to honoring his vision and advancing the mission he so passionately led. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers, your memories, and your continued support. The legacy of our founder is woven into the very heart of Assist International. His vision of compassion in action continues to guide our mission, shape our partnerships, and inspire every effort to partner with those in need around the world. His impact is immense — and his work will carry on through all that we do. If you would like to share a special photo, note or memory, please send it to assist@assistinternational.org. A memorial service celebrating his life and legacy will be held on December 6 at 1:00 PM at Christian Life Center in Santa Cruz, California.

Powerful insights from the Concordia session at #UNGA80 today: Shared ownership, shared accountability, shared sustainability. Without a clear exit strategy, long-term impact is at risk. Who carries the torch matters.

Olayinka Hakeem Babalola, a member of the Rotary Club of Trans Amadi, Nigeria, has been selected to become Rotary International’s president for 2026-27.  Meet President-elect Yinka: on.rotary.org/4mClK2X

Farmers are among the world’s most resourceful and resilient people. Thanks to generous donors, Assist International has provided cows to the Children’s Village in Atiak, Uganda—creating space for children to be nourished while learning valuable farming skills. These are steps toward a brighter future, where nourishment brings not only strength, but also confidence, joy, and opportunity. For more information about our programs supporting vulnerable children and how you can get involved, visit assistinternational.org/child/.

In #Tanzania, we joined forces with @NIRAS_Group_UK and #PowerHut to develop a strategy for sustainable solar minigrids leveraging Productive Uses of Energy. Alongside @CaterpillarInc, we’re driving progress, empowering communities, and advancing #RenewableEnergy, #MiniGrids, and #SustainableDevelopment goals.

At #WHA78, we’re advocating for universal access to oxygen, safe surgery, anesthesia, & hospital readiness. Let’s advance #HealthcareTech for all! 💉🏥 #GlobalHealth 📍Geneva, Switzerland | World Health Assembly 2025 (WHA78)

Imagine trying to care for patients without working tools. For many healthcare workers in low- and middle-income countries, this is a daily reality. The WHO estimates 50–70% of medical devices in LMICs are nonfunctional—not because they’re obsolete, but because they need simple repairs or parts that aren't available. This means that critical devices—ventilators, oxygen concentrators, pulse oximeters—often sit idle, even when lives are on the line. At Assist International, we’ve seen this firsthand. In Cambodia, we partnered with a hospital to support local biomedical technicians and begin changing this story. And it’s working. This HTM Week, we’re honoring the technicians and engineers around the world who are essential to making healthcare possible—not just functional, but effective. #IamHTM

Our VP of Technical Services,@StunkelJim, recently took part in a select panel hosted by the@WHO, where he shared key lessons for advancing sustainable health solutions. He highlighted successful public-private partnership (PPP) models we’ve helped launch in Rwanda, Kenya, and Ethiopia, along with two publications recognized by @TheLancet. A special shoutout to our Senior Program Lead, @vmckitrick, for her role as lead author—and to all the dedicated contributors acknowledged in the fine print. We’re honored to contribute to efforts that make a real difference—because every breath counts. Read more here: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC97…