About us

What makes The Denan Project different?

Our Approach

The Denan Project seeks to help people living in some of the most isolated and impoverished communities around the world. We start by providing resources to provide free, quality medical care, and then typically expand into programs that support agriculture, water, and education, economic development and other critical needs. Our ultimate goal is to make impoverished communities permanently self-sustainable. We make long-term commitments to each of our project sites, usually aiming to work between 15 – 20 years in each location. We work closely with on-the-ground partners and experts, including local and regional government and non-governmental organizations. The involvement of local residents is also a critical part of our work. Community members help with construction, outreach, and/or staffing. The doctors and staff at our medical facilities, for example, are always local. We check in frequently on work and progress in each location. We personally make regular visits to each of our locations to confirm good use of funds and timely progress.

Facts & Figures

Building on the success achieved over the past two decades — and following the successful transfer of operations to our partner organizations in Denan, Ethiopia — TDP continues to expand its operations in Peru and Mongolia. Read about our latest accomplishments in the 2025 year-end letter.

Our Personal Commitment

We are a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization, run entirely by volunteer members. Because our Board of Directors covers all of our administrative, fundraising and other overhead costs, 100% of all outside donations go to our medical care and critical community-development programs. Our Board Members and volunteers make frequent visits to each of our project locations. All pay their own way and receive no reimbursement for their efforts. Our underlying philosophy is rooted in one community helping another. Regardless of location, religion, race, or creed, we believe in the power of individuals being able to make a difference. We are passionate about improving the lives of the people in the communities in which we work. Not just today, but for the long-term.

Where We Are

We currently have projects based in two locations: Peru, and Mongolia. The Denan Project, Inc. is a 501(C)(3) non-profit foundation incorporated in the state of Connecticut in the United States of America.