Jun 22, 2026 | Income, Nayabasti Village, Nepal, South Asia
Nihari comes from a poor family that has faced many financial hardships. Her family of five depended entirely on her husband’s labor work, often done outside the village. Despite his efforts, it was very difficult to meet the family’s basic needs. Nihari herself had...
Jun 22, 2026 | Income, Jerkhi Village, Nepal, South Asia
Sushila’s* life is a powerful example of transformation through the Transformational Community Development (TCD) program. Once trapped in severe financial hardship, she and her husband had no stable source of income and relied entirely on daily labor work to meet...
Jun 22, 2026 | Baribeda, Food, Income, India, South Asia
In the Transformational Community Development (TCD) village of Baribeda, farmers faced a major challenge during the summer season, as their fields remained largely barren. Due to the lack of suitable crops and limited awareness of alternative farming practices,...
Jun 22, 2026 | Binodpur Village, Income, India, South Asia
Banamali, a farmer and father of two, struggled to provide for his family. His eldest son, Rabin, has a physical challenge, and most of Banamali’s earnings were spent on daily needs. They had no savings, no insurance, and no financial knowledge—life was always...
Jun 22, 2026 | Education, Income, India, Shri Ambra Village, South Asia, Women
Esther passed her 12th standard (high school equivalent) in 2025 and, like many young people in the village, felt unsure about what to do next. There was confusion about her future, and opportunities seemed limited. During this time, Transformational Community...
Jun 22, 2026 | Africa, Guinea Bissau, Income, Nhoma Village, Women
The women of Nhoma Village are determined to complete the horticulture project they have begun, but they report that when they had their meetings, participation was low because of challenges for each woman raising their contribution towards the project. The...
