The mission of the Hunter & Stephanie Hunt Institute for Engineering & Humanity is to develop and scale sustainable and affordable technologies and solutions addressing the challenges of the global poor; improve the standard of living of the world’s impoverished communities; foster market-based mechanisms that create sustainable livelihood opportunities that respect the dignity of individuals and communities; serve as convening platform for business, academic, NGOs and governmental organizations, as well as a national and international hub for relevant programs. The Hunt Institute is home of the James Pratt Collection, the Hunt Institutes Salon, the Hunt Institute Elders, and HUNTALKS.