In our village, poverty has long cast a shadow over many lives, limiting opportunities and stifling hope. Families like Prisscila’s struggled to meet basic needs, with few resources to break the cycle of hardship. The lack of sustainable income sources and limited community collaboration left villagers feeling isolated and powerless to change their circumstances.

Our Transformational Community Development (TCD) committee stepped in to address these challenges with a focus on empowerment and self-reliance. We introduced training on Income Generation, teaching villagers the importance of sustainable solutions. This month, our group launched a new initiative, with three members starting a pig farm to generate income and combat poverty. Through TCD, we fostered active participation, encouraging members to collaborate and support one another in finding solutions to shared challenges.

The progress is inspiring. Participation in TCD is growing, and villagers are increasingly working together to create lasting change. Prisscila, an active TCD member, transformed her life by starting a kitchen garden, which supports her husband and two children and serves as a model for others. Her story reflects the ripple effect of TCD, as more villagers join in, inspired by her success and the collective vision of a thriving community.

With every step forward, we are building a future where collaboration and empowerment light the way to prosperity for all.

Thank you,

Written by Anuj, GHNI TCD Worker