Development done differently

Using design thinking, agile processes and technology for social impact

At Catalpa, we believe doing good can be done better.

By teaming experienced development practitioners with talented individuals from diverse specialisations, we’ve built a model that delivers people-centric programs with greater collaboration, efficiency, and flexibility.

We combine design thinking, agile processes and technology expertise to improve program design and management, ensuring we meet peoples’ real needs with impactful, sustainable solutions.

Our latest projects

Improving science outcomes for students in the Pacific

Professional development for teachers delivered by smartphone, and science content relevant to Pacific students.

A more inclusive social payments system

Supporting nutrition, education and development of Timor-Leste’s youngest citizens through regular cash payments.

Doubling childbirth with skilled birth attendants in Timor-Leste

Connecting over 115,000 pregnant women with healthcare professionals for better maternal care and safer births.

Increasing impact of rural development projects in PNG

An integrated project and District Information Management System managing projects worth A$650 million annually.

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Designing solutions with people, not for them.

We design programs and technology by listening, co-designing and iterating. Our human-centred process is adaptive to complex contexts and centred on understanding the needs of the people we serve.

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