Since 1988, the Dreyfus Health Foundation (DHF) has helped over six million people in 32 countries by challenging individuals to think differently about and take action to solve the health and social issues affecting their communities. The Foundation believes that poverty is not the problem; the problem is that poor people are too often denied opportunities to initiate change. DHF serves as a catalyst for better health by transforming individuals through a problem-solving process that empowers them to change themselves and their environments for the better. The Foundation works to improve quality of life globally by fostering creative problem solving and project sustainability at the local and national levels and by promoting cooperation and interaction between participating countries. DHF makes a long-term commitment to helping people help themselves by reinforcing ongoing programs, and encouraging the use of available resources in project implementation and replication.