Update from the Field: Paraguay Lower Chaco
December 22, 2025
7:30 PM Central / 8:30 PM Eastern Hear about the impact of the Paraguay Lower Chaco program implemented by Church World Service and local partner Pastoral Social Diocesana de Benjamín […]
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Cultivating Hope: Rigoberto’s Garden in Honduras
November 18, 2025
Rigoberto lives in the community of El Carrizal, in the department of Yoro, Honduras. With dedication and joy, he has transformed his small plot into a vibrant garden that nourishes […]
What’s Happening in Haiti?
September 29, 2025
6 PM Central / 7 PM Eastern Church World Service (CWS) implements two Growing Hope Globally funded programs in the remote Northwest Department of Haiti. CWS staff will highlight the […]
Young People are Transforming Their Communities
August 1, 2025
In an area with limited road access and few opportunities for youth, Jason has found a path of personal and collective growth through his participation in a community-based youth empowerment […]
Shared Efforts Bring Shared Success
May 27, 2025
In 2024, Mr. Antonio joined the hands-on horticulture program introduced by local partner FUSONA because he saw potential in learning as much as he could about improved farming techniques. He […]
Local Foods Are Shaping the Future
February 6, 2025
A divorced mother of four, Pitay is a go-getter who has supplemented her farm income for many years by selling hand-ground cornmeal. At 43, she admits pounding 25-30 pounds of […]
A Small Loan: The Secret Ingredient of Success
January 30, 2025
Simply by joining a peer-operated Savings and Internal Lending (SILC) group, Paubla’s fortunes have changed for the better. She and her husband, Javier, have always been hard workers, always trying […]
Women Supporting Women for the Good of All
August 30, 2024
Mariana and Mariza, two grandmothers who are organizers and leaders in their communities, have witnessed the struggles of indigenous women in their country over their lifetimes. They know the importance […]
Easy AND Productive
November 3, 2023
Farmers like Camilo thought growing corn was pretty easy, but that poor yields were just par for the course. Now, however, after receiving training in more effective agricultural practices, they […]
Same Old Vegetables. Great New Ways to Grow Them.
November 14, 2022
Farmers in this new program want to learn all they can to improve the quality of their farm produce for their children’s health, and bring in additional household income. While […]