Path International

What Path International does

Path International is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Bend, Oregon that rescues and cares for orphaned and vulnerable children in Uganda and Ethiopia. Founded in 2003 in response to the Lord's Resistance Army crisis in Northern Uganda, the organization operates three integrated programs: Thrive (orphan care via residential and community-based models), Roots (community development including clean water, medical outreach, food aid, and women's empowerment), and Elevate (scholarships for S4 graduates pursuing higher education or vocational training). Its core asset is the Otino Waa Children's Village in Lira, Uganda, an on-site residential facility housing approximately 300 children with primary and secondary schools and a medical/dental clinic; an additional Community Based Care program serves children living with guardians in villages across Uganda (~340 children) and Ethiopia (~80 children in Chiro, Oromia Region), and the Elevate program supports 75+ graduates.

The organization funds its operations entirely through charitable giving with no equity investors or institutional ownership. Revenue streams include child sponsorship at $117 per month (or three shares of $39), Hope Collective recurring monthly gifts of any amount, one-time donations for specific purposes (food at $80/month, clean water at $65/year, education at $30/month), and an annual golf tournament plus donor dinners in Bend OR, Indianapolis IN, Fairfax VA, and Richmond VA. Donation processing runs on the Pure Charity platform, supporting credit card, PayPal, and Apple Pay, with a donor portal for managing sponsorship relationships. Marketing is multi-channel: a content-driven website, Instagram and Facebook organic social, email newsletter, impact stories, video archives, the Hope Ambassador volunteer program, and in-person events. The beneficiary base totals 830+ children currently in programs, with 1,465 children served historically and 420 program graduates; operational metrics include 716,130 meals served annually, two water wells serving 5,500+ people in Uganda, and 10 school water reservoirs benefiting 6,000+ children in Ethiopia.

Path International is led by Executive Director Mark Brocato, with a Board chaired by Dwayne Friesen and country directors Pastor Dickens Anyati (Uganda) and Sata Shiferaw (Ethiopia). Headcount is reported as 51-100 employees, with approximately 20-25 core staff including donor relations, development, project management, social workers, and teachers. There are no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, and no acquisitions; the organization is independently governed and funded solely by donations, sponsorships, and events.

Name

Path International

Legal name

PATH International

Website

https://pathinternational.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Path International is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Bend, Oregon that rescues and cares for orphaned and vulnerable children in Uganda and Ethiopia, serving 830+ children through residential care, community-based programs, education, and medical services funded by individual donors and child sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orphan Care and Humanitarian Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (624110), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGABAG

Child Protection & Child Rights

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/International Development & Poverty Alleviation

SECONDARYHLAJAKAD

International & Local Implementing NGOs

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health & Development Agencies (NGOs/Multilaterals)

SECONDARYBPAGADAO

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGALAC

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Enterprises & Impact Organizations

Keywords

• Orphan care services
• Child sponsorship programs
• Humanitarian aid services
• Community development programs
• Nonprofit fundraising services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bend

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Child Sponsorship: Monthly sponsorship program where donors sponsor individual orphaned children for $117/month (or $39/month per share). Sponsors receive updates, can communicate with children, and follow their educational journey.
2. Hope Collective Monthly Giving: Recurring monthly donations of any amount from donors who support the general mission. These funds bridge gaps for children not yet fully sponsored.
3. One-Time Donations: Single gifts for specific purposes such as food ($80/month), clean water ($65/year), education ($30/month), or general ministry support.
4. Fundraising Events: Annual events including golf tournaments and donor dinners in various US cities generate revenue through sponsorships, ticket sales, and auction items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Path International is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that rescues orphaned and vulnerable children in Uganda and Ethiopia and delivers holistic care through three integrated programs: Thrive (orphan care), Roots (community development), and Elevate (advance education). It runs the Otino Waa Children's Village, Community Based Care, an on-site medical/dental clinic, women's empowerment self-help groups, and clean water initiatives, funding operations through child sponsorships, monthly giving, one-time donations, and fundraising events.

Product overview

Path International is a Jesus-centered nonprofit organization operating as a child sponsorship and orphan care ministry with three integrated programs: Thrive (Orphan Care), Roots (Community Development), and Elevate (Advance Education). The organization serves orphaned and vulnerable children in Uganda and Ethiopia through residential care at Otino Waa Children's Village, Community Based Care programs, educational support, medical/dental services, clean water initiatives, and women's empowerment. Donors can participate through child sponsorship ($117/month), Hope Collective monthly giving, or the Empower Catalog gift program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Thrive (Orphan Care) Residential and community-based orphan care program providing orphaned children in Uganda and Ethiopia with shelter, education, medical/dental care, nutrition, spiritual discipleship, and social work oversight. Includes the Otino Waa Children's Village residential facility, Community Based Care for children living with guardians, and the on-site medical and dental clinic serving both children and surrounding communities.
• Roots (Community Development) Community development initiative addressing root causes of the orphan crisis through clean water well drilling and school reservoir installations, emergency food aid distribution, medical outreach events, and women's empowerment Self-Help Groups providing business skills training, literacy programs, and group savings in Ethiopia.
• Elevate (Advance Education) Scholarship program supporting S4 (high school) graduates of PATH programs as they pursue higher education or vocational training, covering tuition costs to support their transition into professional careers.
• Hope Collective Monthly Giving Subscription-style monthly giving program for donors who want to support the general mission through recurring donations of any amount, with funds bridging gaps for children not yet fully sponsored.
• Child Sponsorship Individual child sponsorship program connecting donors directly with orphaned children in Uganda or Ethiopia at $117/month (or split into three $39/month shares), providing education, nutritious meals, medical/dental care, spiritual discipleship, safe home, clean water, and emotional enrichment, plus child updates and communication.
• Empower Catalog Christmas gift catalog allowing donors to purchase specific tangible items for orphaned children and communities, including education supplies, medical care contributions, and emergency food aid.

Quantifiable outcome

• 420 S4 graduates who have completed the program
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pure CharitycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026PARTNER for donation processing, fundraising platform, and donor portal management. Handles all online transactions including credit card, PayPal, and Apple Pay. Provides infrastructure for child sponsorship management.
• Censor Commercial ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Gold Sponsor for 2026 Golf Tournament in Bend Oregon. Provides financial support and community visibility at annual fundraiser.
• General Quality Services Construction (GQS)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Silver Sponsor and hole sponsor for 2026 Golf Tournament. Provides event sponsorship and community exposure.
• GQS Heating & CoolingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Event sponsor for 2026 Golf Tournament supporting PATH fundraising efforts.
• Oregon Vascular SpecialistsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Hole Sponsor for 2026 Golf Tournament providing financial support for event.
• Widgi Creek Golf ClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Venue partner for annual golf tournament in Bend Oregon.
• The Pavilion at TetherowminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Venue partner for Bend donor dinner event.
• The Roost at Nora (Indianapolis)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Venue partner for Indianapolis donor dinner.
• International Country Club (Fairfax)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Venue partner for Washington DC area donor dinner.
• The Grapevine Restaurant (Richmond)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Venue partner for Richmond donor dinner.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Samaritan's Purse: A large evangelical Christian humanitarian organization running disaster relief, child sponsorship (Operation Christmas Child), and community development programs globally. Comparable faith-based donor base and international development programming, though at vastly greater scale with broader mandate.
• Bethany Christian Services: A large faith-based organization focused on foster care, adoption, and family services across the US and internationally, including refugee services. Broader in scope than PATH (US-focused foster care plus international) but comparable in faith-based positioning and child welfare mission.

Direct peers

• Holt International: A faith-based child welfare organization focused on international adoption and family-based care for orphaned and vulnerable children, with active programs in Ethiopia and Uganda. Comparable faith-based identity, focus on orphans, and operational presence in PATH's target countries.
• Watoto: A Uganda-based Christian child-care organization operating residential villages for orphaned and vulnerable children, with sponsorship programs and community development initiatives. Direct geographic and operational overlap with PATH's Uganda programs, both running residential children's villages in Northern Uganda.
• Love Without Boundaries: A faith-based nonprofit providing holistic care for orphaned and vulnerable children internationally, including medical care, education, and family preservation. Comparable faith-based approach, child sponsorship model, and integrated care programming, though slightly different geographic focus.
• ChildFund International: An international child sponsorship and child rights organization serving children in over 20 countries, including programs in Ethiopia and Uganda. Directly comparable sponsorship model, donor-acquisition approach, and focus on vulnerable children's holistic development.
• World Vision: A major Christian humanitarian organization running child sponsorship programs across nearly 100 countries, including extensive Uganda and Ethiopia operations. Comparable sponsorship model, faith-based identity, and integrated community development programming make it a direct peer, though at much larger scale.
• Compassion International: The largest faith-based child sponsorship organization globally, serving over 2 million children through one-to-one sponsorship, with a Christian-centered mission and integrated child development programs. Directly comparable to PATH International's child sponsorship model, faith-based positioning, and holistic care approach, though at vastly greater scale.
• Children International: A child sponsorship organization serving children in poverty across multiple countries, with sponsorship programs in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Comparable sponsorship pricing, child-centered programming, and donor relationship management model.

Emerging players

• African Children's Aid Education and Development Foundation (ACAEDF): A smaller-scale nonprofit focused on orphan care, education, and community development in East Africa. Comparable operational geography and orphan-care focus, but with smaller scale and less developed sponsorship infrastructure than PATH.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PATHInternational.co
• Instagraminstagram.com/pathinternational.co
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pathinternational

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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