Their story began in 1965 with a group of university professors and social activists who believed a better world was possible.

From that beginning, URC has combined the idealism of the era with the pragmatism necessary to improve the quality of life and well-being of people around the world.

URC has grown as a mission-driven global leader. Recognized for its work in healthcare quality improvement, URC now has more than 1,000 employees worldwide and has implemented projects in over 90 countries.

It listens and learns alongside its partners. It believes that results are more sustainable and effective when local partners, governments, communities, and the private sector work together. Together, it improves the quality, equity, and resilience of health systems to respond to community needs and emerging threats.

URC has earned a reputation for technical excellence and innovation through collaborative work with national governments, communities, the private sector, and donors – partners including USAID, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Bank, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, and others.

More than just what it does, though, URC is known for how it does it. It collaborates to turn knowledge into action. Committed staff with global expertise in a variety of areas allows it to implement sustainable, evidence-based solutions for a wide range of challenges.

By remaining true to its mission, URC is poised to support the well-being and resiliency of individuals, families, and their communities worldwide for the next 50 years and beyond.