The Uphill Climb is Worth It, For the Children
July 1, 2022
Marcos and Filomena work hard to make sure their two little girls are not among the 46% of under-five children in Timor Leste who suffer from chronic malnutrition or stunting. […]
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Busy as a Bee with Vegetable & Honey Production
April 1, 2022
People look up to Alodia in her village. As the head of a five-member household, you’d think she’d be busy enough caring for her family, managing her beehives and marketing […]
The Satisfaction Of Educating Others
March 1, 2022
Imagine retiring from teaching school and then continuing to teach in the community at large for 20+ years because it’s just so satisfying. That’s how it happened for Miguel, a […]
Life is Better in So Many Ways
January 12, 2022
Now that they have a tank to store rainwater in, Maribel and her family are no longer completely limited to producing food in the unpredictable rainy season. She says, “Through […]
Impossible Dreams? Not Any Longer
January 7, 2022
Preparing chicken soup with basil, oregano, and green bananas, or the fried fish that Esmeralda’s son and husband like so much, is easier and safer with the new eco-stove in […]
Great Achievement Despite Crisis After Crisis
Thanks to the dedication of participants and local partner alike, the goals of the two-year program that focused on animals, agriculture and adaptation were met according to plan! When seen […]
Not Abandoned, Empowered
October 18, 2021
Contrary to what Elena feared when her husband abandoned her and their five children, new farming knowledge and skills are enabling the family to have a much better life than […]
Working the Land Using Old Ways and New
September 16, 2021
Pepe appreciates the value of the varied techniques he’s learned as part of the agroecological approach to farming promoted by local partner GRADAID. The program builds on his own lifetime […]
Veterinary Care Takes Off in Jean Rabel
September 10, 2021
As a veterinarian and member of local partner AGEHPMDNG, Erick facilitates training sessions to improve and sustain local livestock health and value. The workshops cover animal breeding and health, when […]
Wells Dug During Pandemic-Year Drought
May 14, 2021
As if COVID-19 wasn’t a big enough challenge all on its own, it came right in the midst of a severe drought in the Chaco region. The only two municipal […]