When NEF established the practice of working in tandem with foreign governments and local organizations to improve the lives of citizens, it was nearly unprecedented. NEF has since provided the model for many of today's well-known development organizations, including the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Peace Corps.
NEF first implemented an innovative method of collaborating with foreign governments and local groups to enhance citizens' lives. This model has since been adopted by many prominent development organizations, including the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Peace Corps.