Construction of fisheries of varying sizes allow as few as 4 families to cultivate fish for their personal use and the development of 12 or more acres that support entire villages of 40 families.
Feeding the poor is a daunting problem. Inexpensive food often does not deliver the nutrition that malnourished families need. Scientists are working to develop and introduce healthy, nutritious foods at affordable prices.
A woman partner entering our program is usually in desperate need. Most often she is a single mother who struggles to feed her children one meal a day. She is a willing and hard worker who is without skills or the resources to change her situation without help.
Adopting a child for one year opens a whole new world of opportunity for that child. It is an investment that will give new life, hope and possibilities for the future. Having enough to eat and the ability to go to school enable a child to dream of a different tomorrow.
Empowering a woman to develop a business that will provide for the needs of her family and community is a life-changing gift. Small businesses are the heart of village life in Bangladesh. Start-up funds will provide a basis for financial independence.