Women’s Empowerment
Our partner organization’s Women’s Empowerment Project (WEP), in Pakistan aims to see women in rural villages empowered, supporting their families.
Hawa, a WEP Vocational Training Center Teacher in a rural village, shares: “I am so thankful to your organization for giving me the opportunity to work here as a teacher. It has been such a rewarding experience to teach these 25 women. I never imagined that my training would make such a difference in my community.
“Today, these women are standing on their own two feet. They are not just learning new skills; they are gaining respect and recognition for their hard work. I also feel blessed because this job has allowed me to help my family financially. With my salary, I am able to buy groceries and support my family. I have even been able to save money for my upcoming wedding.
“Today is a very special day for me. The women who started with me are now ready to graduate, and I couldn’t be prouder of them. They call me ‘teacher’ now, and I will always cherish that honor. I will pray for all of you who made this possible, and for those who helped us start this center. This program has been life changing for all of us, and I am filled with gratitude and thankfulness.”
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.
There Is Hope!
On registration day, over 80 women filled the small yard around the building where training would happen!
New Women
We were amazed by the administrator’s care and her wanting to protect our team.
Young Farmers, New Possibilities
Our Agricultural Cooperation for Development (AC4D) project in Jordan, is working within communities to support farmers with cost-effective technologies to aid in the management of the most pressing issues in the smallholder agriculture in the Middle East.
Opportunities For Women
“I never have missed a single day and I have my best time here in this center.”
How Flood Relief Paved the Way for Education
In the fall of 2022, catastrophic flooding swept across Pakistan. In the chaos, a landslide tore through the remote mountain village of Kunis taking homes and cropland with it.
Clear Communication
One woman in our group had long struggled with constant conflicts with her husband. During our sessions, the group explored lessons on clear communication—learning how to truly listen,
Making a Difference in My Community
Our partner organization’s Women’s Empowerment Project (WEP), in Pakistan aims to see women in rural villages empowered, supporting their families.
Hawa, a WEP Vocational Training Center Teacher in a rural village,
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.
A Helping Hand for my Family
Our partner organization’s Women’s Empowerment Project (WEP), is working to empower women through a skillset that will help raise their family earning potential, raise their social status and equip them with skills that will benefit themselves,
A Beacon of Hope and Empowerment
Malika is a young woman from Tajikistan, is a poignant reflection of the challenges faced by many women in her community. Growing up in a traditional society,
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.
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.”
I Trust You
“I can’t trust any of the women in the village—there’s so much judgment and gossip. But I trust you, the women sitting here in this group.”
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.
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.
Trauma and Survival
This is a painful story of trauma and survival.
Farming in the Jordan Valley
The biggest challenges facing agriculture today are climate change, soil degradation or excessive salinity in the soil, water scarcity, pests and diseases, and the need to ensure food security for a growing population.