Josephine’s Story: Starting a Business in Isiolo, Kenya
According to a 2014 UN Women report, studies show that girls who experience poverty are 2.5 times more likely to …
Colombia’s Move on Migration: What It Means for Venezuelans & Colombians Alike
A recent announcement by the Colombian government to offer temporary immigration status to Venezuelans living illegally in the country has …
A Challenging Year in Review: Advancing the Philippine Coffee Sector in 2020
The year 2020 began on a promising note for the Philippine Coffee Advancement and Farm Enterprise (PhilCAFE) project, beginning with …
Fish Farming to Sustainably Transform County Economy in Kenya
For several years, fishers in Loiyangalani town, located on the shores of Lake Turkana, have been using the casting method to earn a living. This outdated method, over time, has resulted in low yields caused by overfishing and low replenishment rates. …
Protecting Forests & Incomes in Liberia Video
From 2015 to 2021, the USAID-funded Forest Incomes for Environmental Sustainability (FIFES) Activity, implemented by ACDI/VOCA, helped forest-dependent communities in …
On Journey to Self-Reliance, Northern Kenyan Counties Form Trading Bloc
Ten counties in Northern Kenya are part of the Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC), which is dedicated to improving the …
Advocating for Girls’ Education in Northern Kenya
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Kenya in March 2020, many sectors experienced disruptions, and among them was education. To slow the …
Looking Back: Emergency Response in Arauca (ERA) Program Supports Vulnerable Groups
Recent figures from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees show that there are nearly 5.4 million Venezuelan migrants, refugees, …
ACDI/VOCA Awarded Knight of the Order of the Stallion by the President of Burkina Faso
On Saturday, December 5, 2020, a grand decoration ceremony took place at the Palace of the Presidency of Burkina Faso …
Project Engages Religious Leaders to Promote Positive Gender Norms in Burkina Faso
In recent months, the Victory Against Malnutrition Plus (ViMPlus) Activity has made significant progress toward promoting gender and social inclusion …
Chamber of Commerce Transforms To Better Serve Traders & Community in Northern Kenya
Picture Northern Kenya’s Turkana County and arid lands and people struggling with hunger may come to mind. For decades, residents …
Supporting Households in Centre-Nord to Meet Food Needs
Due to the volatile security situation involving persistent attacks against civilians, the food and nutrition crisis has worsened in the …
