Since we dispatched our first plane to support medical and humanitarian missions in Kenya more than 50 years ago, Wings of Hope has remained true to two fundamental principles. First, we are an aviation nonprofit. Flight is our strength – and we use it to achieve our mission of changing and saving lives around the world. Second, we cannot fulfill our mission alone. In every single country in which we have worked – 48 and counting – we have always partnered with local organizations to improve their aviation systems and outreach. This model allows us to provide sustainable and community-focused development solutions that respect people’s rights to make decisions about their own lives. It’s an approach and philosophy that strengthens communities with the confidence and abilities they need to tackle their own priorities.