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Humanizing Technology
for Social Good

We are a social impact firm that uses tech to positively change hearts, minds and lives.

We Build Solutions...

We create platforms and products utilizing game-based learning, machine learning, and AI to positively impact people’s lives. Our most impactful offerings include a suite of games designed for vulnerable populations, offering them opportunities to practice informed decision-making in an engaging and interactive gaming environment. Predictive analytics from in-game data delivers 'precision messaging' to nudge them to make better choices.   

... that impact lives

Howard Delafield International, LLP (HDI) is a women-owned small business specializing in innovative learning solutions and technologies designed to drive behavior change. Leveraging our expertise in research, commercial strategies, and cutting-edge technologies, we are dedicated to improving health outcomes and enhancing the well-being of vulnerable populations globally. Our commitment to measurable impact is reflected in a rigorous, research-driven approach, ensuring our work is both effective and transformative.

View 25+ years of
global and local innovation.

Our Partnerships

We work in partnership with local and global organizations around the world that are committed to building a better world by positively impacting the health and well-being of underserved people and communities. 

  • AFRICA
    Ethiopia Malawi Mali Rwanda South Africa
  • AMERICAS & EUROPE
    Antigua Armenia Barbados Belize Dominica Germany Guyana Mexico Trinidad United States
  • MIDDLE EAST
    Jordan Oman
  • ASIA/PACIFIC
    Bangladesh Cambodia India Indonesia Myanmar Nepal Micronesia Pakistan Papua New Guinea Thailand Vietnam
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We prioritize
local collaborations for impact, reach, and scale.

Global reach

25 years in 25 countries

We have worked throughout South and South East Asia, the Pacific and Micronesia, East Africa, the Caribbean, parts of West and North Africa and the Middle East.

  • AFRICA
    Ethiopia Malawi Mali Rwanda South Africa
  • AMERICAS & EUROPE
    Antigua Armenia Barbados Belize Dominica Germany Guyana Mexico Trinidad United States
  • MIDDLE EAST
    Jordan Oman
  • ASIA/PACIFIC
    Bangladesh Cambodia India Indonesia Myanmar Nepal Micronesia Pakistan Papua New Guinea Thailand Vietnam

Major Clients

The HDI Edge

Proven
25+ years of improving health outcomes in over 25 countries

Pioneers
Game-based learning, gamification, simulations, virtual influencers, AI-enabled data & research

Product mindset

Designing for scale, reach, impact, and sustainability

Failing Fast
Corporate culture that embraces failure, to enable faster success that drives innovation


Impactful

Rigorous research using RCT,
in-game data, and bots demonstrate that our digital games improve decision-making and agency - validated by 600k+ players

Localized

Majority country-based expertise through local staff and partners
 

Small and lean 

Rapid decision-making, agile and flexible flat structure, empowered and collaborative teams


Strategic mix 

Technology, business, and social impact


Recognized 

USAID 2023 Digi Award Recipient and multiple industry awards


Fun 

Our innovations are engaging, relatable, offer challenges, rewards, and fun. And so are we.

Meet the Team

Download the HDI Presskit here

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