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Families in Kikondo came together and had a Family Seedling Day to prepare for the upcoming planting season. They gathered together at Wamukisa’s demonstration garden and planted seedlings...

Moshi, TZ- ISL Surrey’s donation of iPads positively impacts Primary Schools – 15 Feb 2018

15 Feb 2018

ISL Surrey’s donation of iPads to Mwangaria and Maendeleo Primary Schools make many daily school processes more efficient. Since the government has put in place electronic communication systems for...

Moshi, TZ- Barrels donated by ISL Surrey provide useful storage for Primary Schools – 12 Feb 2018

12 Feb 2018

Mwangaria and Maendeleo Primary Schools received storage barrels donated by students from ISL Surrey and are already getting good use out of them. The donated...

Utete, TZ- OMM Family’s Chicken Banda is Taking Flight – 10 Feb 2018

10 Feb 2018

The OMM Family started with 50 chickens in November 2017 and now they have 70. The family is experiencing growth and success with their chicken banda...

Moshi, TZ- Mama Bustanis’ pig bandas looking to improve fattening time – 3 Feb 2018

03 Feb 2018

The Tupendane Mama Bustanis’ pigs are in good health, but they are growing slower than expected. In order to help the pigs grow more quickly, Tupendane...

Kikondo, UG- Wamukisa and Kigasa Women’s Group have their first meeting – 31 Jan 2018

On January 31st, Wamukisa and the Kigasa Women’s Group had their first meeting where they discussed their plans, prepared for their upcoming projects, and completed...

Battambang, KH – Grandmother’s garden feeds her grandchildren – 31 Jan 2018

The SSS family is harvesting fresh vegetables and enjoying both health benefits and increased income. The grandmother of the family and her three grandchildren are working...

Siem Reap, KH – Family thrives by eating organic vegetables from their garden – 31 Jan 2018

CLL mother was very sick and her baby was malnourished before receiving assistance for her family garden. She was worried that her husband’s work was not...

Battambang, KH- Vasin is proud of her education accomplishments – 31 Jan 2018

Meet Vasin, a very bright and determined 9-year-old who is one of CFI’s star students. She started going to CFI’s Learning Center in October of...

Mt Kilimanjaro, TZ- Eliza’s family pig banda continues to model income earning opportunity – 30 Jan 2018

30 Jan 2018

The 2 pigs in Eliza’s pig banda are healthy and getting fatter every day. Their estimated value is 300,000 TZS (US $139.53), and Eliza says...

Moshi, TZ – Mwangaria Task Force officially recognized as a credit and loan group – 19 Jan 2018

19 Jan 2018

The Mwangaria Primary School Parents’ Task Force just received their official certificate from the government to operate as a savings and credit group. The Task...

Kikondo, UG – Family rebuilding support systems with help from Wamukisa – 12 Jan 2018

13 Jan 2018

After years of loss, the SOS family is rebuilding with the help of Wamukisa. Over the past year, Mama SOS has gone from a very...

Kikondo, UG – Wamukisa partners with Kigasa Women’s Group in 2018 – 9 Jan 2018

09 Jan 2018

Wamukisa is planning to partner with the Kigasa Women’s Group throughout 2018. The organization gives Wamukisa an opportunity to reach dozens of new families who are...

Utete, TZ- Adding protection to Chicken Banda to combat seasonal weather damages – 5 Jan 2018

05 Jan 2018

The OMM Family’s chicken banda has quickly grown since its beginning in November of 2017, but seasonal rainfall and wind are slowing the steady progres. Rainwater can damage...

Battambang, KH – Garden creates health and income benefits – 31 Dec 2017

31 Dec 2017

VP and his family are excited about the growth and success of their FAITH garden that was created in December of 2017. The parents and...

Siem Reap, KH – Pig pen, fish pond, and garden supply food and income – 31 Dec 2017

31 Dec 2017

The LL family is very excited and proud of their recent accomplishments, which include building a pig pen and fish pond, and gaining the ability to raise pigs,...

Kikondo, UG – Brothers growing vegetables to improve health, education, and income – 15 Dec 2017

15 Dec 2017

The LBL brothers are planning to expand their organic vegetable garden to supply vegetables for families in neighboring villages. The brothers work with their father...

Ngara, TZ – Mukibogoye meets end of year harvest target for daily vegetables – 8 Dec 2017

08 Dec 2017

SODAT and Mukibogoye Primary School are heading into the holiday break on a high note after meeting their end of year harvest target. This week...

Mt Kilimanjaro, TZ – After creating a new local market, Lishe Bora begins planning for next phase – 8 Dec 2017

08 Dec 2017

Lishe Bora’s agriculture store benefitted families throughout Kilema and Kirua Counties by reducing the cost of farming and keeping livestock. Lower costs mean higher profits...

Siem Reap, KH – Rent-to-own home gives hope for the future – 30 Nov 2017

30 Nov 2017

NN and his family are enjoying living in their rent-to-own home in the Peaksneng rent-to-own development. They are overjoyed because the home has brought the...

Battambang, KH – Improved home and solar light helps children study – 30 Nov 2017

30 Nov 2017

YY is very happy because she believes that her efforts to save money to help Sokny and Sophy’s education is paying off, because both grand-children...

Ngara, TZ – Ayubu Timotheo shows enthusiasm and discipline working in school garden – 20 Nov 2017

20 Nov 2017

Ayubu Timotheo is one of the student leaders of SODAT’s school vegetable gardening program. He is in Standard 6 (equivalent to 6th grade) and has...

Mt Kilimanjaro, TZ – Mother uses garden income to start small businesses – 10 Nov 2017

10 Nov 2017

The OFM family is using their vegetable gardenas a catalyst for small home businesses. So far they have started a small store at home and...

Kikondo, UG – KGK son, Marvin, takes lead in helping family improve livelihood – 5 Nov 2017

05 Nov 2017

Marvin, one of KGK’s sons, has been running his family’s vegetable kiosk, helping his father extend their vegetable garden, and tending a new chicken project....

Kikondo, UG – Isaac sets an example for local children to help their parents maintain vegetable gardens – 1 Nov 2017

01 Nov 2017

Wamukisa encourages children to take responsibility for tending their families’ vegetable gardens. Isaac is leading by example in this. His mother, Rose, works for Wamukisa....

Battambang, KH – Bicycle loan speeds up journey to school – 31 Oct 2017

31 Oct 2017

Lai and his wife work very hard to support their children’s education and study habits. All of their children perform very well in class to...

Siem Reap, KH – Dreams of a Rent-to-Own home come true – 27 Oct 2017

27 Oct 2017