Small Business, Huge Impact
February 16, 2024
Hard work hasn’t always paid off for Suman and her husband, but now things are starting to turn around for them as participants in the program by local partner Group […]
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Update From The Field: Mexico
January 25, 2024
6:30 PM Central / 7:30 PM Eastern Hear about the impact of the Mexico Chiapas Ocosingo program implemented by Mennonite Central Committee. Regional Director Kaylyn Morse and fellow travelers will […]
Rabbits Help Hassan’s Family to Thrive
November 16, 2023
Note: this story reflects program activities for the period ending September 30, 2023, before the “hostilities” and “conflicts” became war on October 7. Our hearts are always with the children, […]
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 […]
Conservation Ag: Crazy Until You See the Results
March 23, 2023
Neighbors often watch and laugh as program farmers use conservation agriculture (CA) techniques to plant their fields. But when they see the results, they ask to be shown what to […]
The Future of Farming: Kids
Argelia is thrilled that local partner IESII (Institute of Intercultural Studies and Research) has included children in its instruction on sustainable farming. As she puts it, “I have been able […]
Support for Great Business Ideas
February 14, 2023
The world over, when you have a great business idea you need a little support, capital, and counsel to get it off the ground. So it is with Neguith, a […]
A Store is More Than What’s on the Shelves
February 10, 2023
From a U.S. perspective of gigantic grocery stores, you might not think the local shop is much of anything. Some coffee, sugar, soup, soap on the shelves, a few vegetables […]
When You See It, You Believe It
One of the most successful training outcomes reported by local partner SAHAS (Group of Helping Hands) Nepal comes from hands-on practice with the System of Rice Intensification. SRI is a […]
Reducing Risk With Conservation Ag
January 30, 2023
Daudah’s husband scoffed at her when she wanted to try Conservation Agriculture practices on their farm. A year later, he asked her to train him. Daudah is a member of […]