Jun 5, 2026 | AL Koom Al Ahmar, Children, Egypt, Middle East, Wellness
Ten-year-old Ashraf lives with his parents and many siblings in Al Koom Al Ahmar. Growing up, Ashraf frequently watched his father smoke shisha at home. In his young mind, smoking became associated with manhood and growing up. Looking for a way to feel older and...
Jun 5, 2026 | Children, Egypt, Middle East, Upper Egypt Village Cluster
Fadi is a young boy from the village of Taha. He grew up in a family struggling with/under extreme poverty. His parents were so consumed with the daily battle to put food on the table that Fadi was completely neglected, especially when it came to his education....
Jun 5, 2026 | House of Ruth, Income, Jordan, Middle East
Two years ago, a humble Transformational Community Development (TCD) goat project began with a family in Madaba. The project was rooted in hope and the simple dream of building a better life. Through patience and persistence, they nurtured their small herd, striving...
Jun 5, 2026 | Income, Khar Nan Thit, Myanmar, Southeast Asia, Wellness
In the aftermath of the regional war, the families of Khar Nan Thit village found themselves displaced and struggling to survive in a new, unfamiliar location. Caught in the grip of extreme poverty, community members lacked the resources and the self-belief necessary...
Jun 5, 2026 | Africa, Food, Income, Old Mosongo, Sierra Leone
This month, in the quiet, often overlooked Old Mosongo community, Mr. Makaya stood with a new sense of pride. For years, he was known simply as a struggling villager, barely keeping his household together. Today, he is a shining example of the “hand up, not a...
