Loom International was founded in 2007 by Janna Moats. During her travels, she met extensively with local practitioners around the world who were dedicated to serving vulnerable communities. However, she soon noticed a disturbing trend: their projects were failing at alarming rates, despite their passion and commitment. Many staff members felt burnt out and discouraged, programs were collapsing, and resources were scarce. 

After conducting thorough research and actively listening to those involved, Janna discovered time and again that what these local Social Innovators lacked were relationships, resources, training and connections. In response to this need, Loom was established as an organization dedicated to supporting, empowering, and championing local social innovators, bringing hope and a brighter future to the most vulnerable populations worldwide.

Traditionally, an organization lists only its “core” team as its team. However, in Loom, we recognize that our core team consists of our partners, the leaders of the grassroots movement, and the innovative contextualizers of our curriculum. 

From the founding of Loom, our idea was that if we could develop a partnership of people from around the globe, with different gifts and skills, we would bring sustainable change. All team members raise their own personal funds, driven by an internal conviction that God desires all humanity to thrive. Our strength in curriculum and training, ignited by our partners’ local reach and ability to multiply, has kept the momentum of this grassroots movement alive.