Fueling growth.
Advancing equality.

We are a global consortium of expert practitioners and thought leaders, driven by a bold mission: to help commercial organizations navigate the complex intersection of human development and business success.

Our name reflects what we offer: clear pathways and purpose-driven journeys toward inclusive, sustainable, and profitable growth. At WAYS, we help our partners turn values into value fueling business growth while advancing equality.

We help you lead with purpose, strengthen your bottom line,

and position your company as a driver of transformative change.

Services

Early- to mid-career
talent development

Enhancing retention, reducing hiring costs, and creating future-ready teams

Male engagement and allyship

Creating inclusive cultures that foster collaboration, accountability and trust

Women’s leadership, equality, and empowerment

Building inclusive leadership pipelines that drive innovation and performance

Comprehensive Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene solutions

Supporting workforce health and operational resilience

Workplace health and well-being

Improving productivity and employee loyalty through proactive, gender-responsive health strategies

ESG and CSR initiatives focused on youth, women’s equality, and WASH

Strengthening brand reputation and social license through authentic community impact

Who We Are

We are a globally representative team, fluent in multiple languages and cultural contexts, with deep experience across corporate and development sectors. What sets us apart is our ability to bring the rigor of global development expertise together with sharp commercial insight, delivering strategies that drive measurable impact - for people and for profit.

Team Spotlight

Cody Ragonese is the Associate Director of Programs at Equimundo, where he focuses on advancing male allyship and strengthening workplace cultures to improve performance and equity. In his role, he oversees program design, implementation, and evaluation, and manages partnerships with private and public sector organizations around the world. Cody works closely with companies in male-dominated industries to demonstrate how inclusive leadership and allyship boost productivity, improve retention, and foster psychological safety across teams. His interest in this work began during his time as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Eswatini, where he saw firsthand the importance of engaging men and boys in building healthier communities. Cody holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health, with a concentration in Monitoring & Evaluation and Sex, Sexuality, and Gender from Boston University, and a BA in International Development from American University’s School of International Service.