Women’s Empowerment
Our Agricultural Cooperation for Development (AC4D) project in Jordan is working within communities to support farmers with immediately adoptable and cost-effective technologies to aid in to management of the most pressing issues in smallholder agriculture in the Middle East.
Our AC4D staff engaged families on 30 farms this summer. They were invited into homes in the Jordan Valley for the first time and visited each family twice to consult with them on the results of their soil and water tests and to get to know them more deeply.
Fahed is a farmer in Karama who grows mint and parsley. They were pleased to meet his family and begin a dialogue with him about how he manages the units of land that they rent. He reported that one of the most significant issues that he faces is in the volume and quality of water he receives from our canal system. Our AC4D team are working with him on a plan to make the most of what is being provided.
From Desert Diesel Tank to Fertile Market Garden
10 years into the Syrian conflict, people remain resilient for their children’s sake, and they still hope to go home even if they can’t imagine how that will work out.
Women in Kazakhstan are Finding Their Voice
“After participating in some lessons, the women start to change their life with each other and they’re encouraging each other.”
The Joy of Restoration
Her sister was stunned that Rosa, herself, was willing to assume the shame.
Tools For Peacemaking
The women in this group are empowering one another to be peacemakers within their families and communities through sharing their stories and affirming positive change.
Incorporating Technology with Traditional Farming Practices
A new generation of younger farmers, having access to the internet, are considering how to incorporate technology with traditional farming practices.
Almost trafficked
We are so thankful that these girls weren’t trafficked by this woman. It is an ongoing battle as these traffickers are looking for children from vulnerable families- like this one.
I am already making a difference in my community
Now I am trained enough to do different types of stitching and I have already started earning.
There Is Hope!
On registration day, over 80 women filled the small yard around the building where training would happen!
Opportunities For Women
“I never have missed a single day and I have my best time here in this center.”
New Women
We were amazed by the administrator’s care and her wanting to protect our team.
Visits to Farms
Our Agricultural Cooperation for Development (AC4D) project in Jordan is working within communities to support farmers with immediately adoptable and cost-effective technologies to aid in to management of the most pressing issues in smallholder agriculture in the Middle East.
The Courage to Leave
In trafficking situations, women are often not able to get the medical attention they need, or they can’t afford to eat enough.