Msaada means assistance in the East African language of Kiswahili.  Assisting the Developing World Through Design and Dignity is our purpose.  The mission of Msaada is to provide Architectural and related professional services in the planning, design and implementation of building projects for organizations dedicated to serving others.  Focus is on assisting those organizations with building projects dedicated to life-enhancing services such as medical, education, housing and spiritual expression with a priority given to faith-based organizations committed to the improvement of the human condition.  Founded in 1980, Msaada has planned over 1,000 projects in 47 countries in the Developing World.  Close to 900 have been built, totaling over 800,000 square meters (approximately 8.6 million square feet).