We are Creative
Empowering change for nearly 50 years.
In 1977, four women, united by their shared passion for education, founded the enterprise that would become Creative Associates International.
The experience gained from those early years quickly led to international pursuits. Fueled by the entrepreneurial spirit of our founders and the collective skill of our global staff, Creative’s belief in innovation, strength in local partnerships and lasting impact remains steadfast.
Founding CEO Charito Kruvant championed the Creative mission for over 40 years before transitioning to Board Chair in 2018. Today, Creative is led by CEO Leland Kruvant and a team of mission-driven professionals who are fulfilling the Creative vision and exemplifying our values in all of our projects, present and future.
OUR MISSION
To support people around the world to realize the positive change they seek
OUR VISION
We are focused on the people we serve.
At Creative, we envision stable neighborhoods, communities and regions that can develop effective institutions to provide for their people, enabling them to overcome hardship and live peaceful and fulfilling lives.
We remain focused on our commitment to humanity. Our successes reflect the stories of people — participants, donors and professional staff — sharing the same values and working together to realize the positive change they seek.
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Our Values
Respect
Approach our work and one another with respect and humility.
Communication
Foster open, honest relationships with trust and transparency.
Client Focus
Prioritize the needs of our clients and participants.
Excellence
Drive positive change through experience and Innovation.
Teamwork
Build a team that is diverse in skill and united in mission.
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