RET Americas is member of the RET Alliance, a global network of organizations.
For over two decades, RET Americas has provided critical protection and education programs to millions of program participants – bridging the gaps and building their resilience and sense of self-reliance.
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Catch Up with RET (September 2026)
RET's monthly newsletter, highlighting our work around the world.
Catch Up with RET (August 2026)
RET's monthly newsletter, highlighting our work around the world.
Our Mission
RET’s mission is to alleviate suffering and catalyze sustainable development in crises, conflicts, and fragile contexts.
Humanitarian Assistance
During emergencies, in protracted crises, and in fragile environments.
Development
Providing program participants the tools to become self-reliant, provide for their families, and become actors of positive social change
Peace
Empowering individuals and communities, we seek to create lasting, positive change, and promote peace.
Every Gift Matters
RET Americas is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, and your donation may be tax deductible.
Our experience operating across multiple sectors in both humanitarian and development contexts has allowed us to develop a multi-sector approach that effectively addresses many of the challenges facing vulnerable young people and women, their families, and the communities where they live.
Education and skills strengthening
In emergencies, fragile, and conflict areas.
Protection
Ensuring dignity for the most vulnerable and preventing violence, recruitment, and conflict.
Disaster preparedness and response
Coordinating at local, national, and regional levels.
Economic growth and development
Building financial independence, promoting self-reliance, reducing dependency.
Want to know more about us? Download our most recent IRS Form 990 (2024) and Annual Report (2025).
Learn more about RET Americas, our leadership, and board of directors.
