Two Heads Are Better than One
August 11, 2023
Juhudi is chair of his farmers group, a member of a Savings and Internal Lending Community (SILC), and has greatly improved his farm yields by participating in many training opportunities. […]
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Farewell to Max Finberg
July 28, 2023
Max Finberg will be stepping down from his role as President and CEO of Growing Hope Globally on August 24 to pursue a new opportunity. We are grateful to Max […]
Something’s Fishy in Jahada
July 20, 2023
Community savings and loan groups are a good way for women in the programs we support around the world to get ahead. But how can they save money without having […]
One Innovation Follows Another
“Thank God this program landed at just the right time,” says Henry, who had been feeling despondent over his fruitless farming efforts in the face of drought and poor soils. […]
Poultry Project Adds to Dietary Diversity
In addition to all her other farming achievements, Angela is raising chickens! She and her community have come a long way since the program began in their area. A baseline […]
Food is Medicine
Yiebo’s big “aha” moment came when she realized that eating vegetables was healthier than selling them. Yiebo started a kitchen garden about five years ago when the community decided growing […]
Finally Getting A Break
June 22, 2023
After his church leadership identified him as someone who needed a boost, Mr. Foloshi demonstrated how getting a little support can turn someone’s life around. Mr. Foloshi could not seem […]
Food Security Improves Family Dynamics
Champa is not the only one in her family who has a brighter outlook these days. As a Model Farmer who provides food and income for her family, her previously […]
Dreams Coming True
“Acquiring the culture of saving money,” as Robert put it, means moving beyond the endless poverty loop of spending every cent you earn. Village Savings and Lending (VSL) training has allowed […]
Huron County Agricultural Community Comes Together Each Year for Hunger Relief Effort
June 12, 2023
In 2003, local farmer Merlin Yoder called others together – not just to grow crops – but to grow hope. Read the rest of the story at huroncountyview.mihomepaper.com