More Than a Farmer: A Village Leader in Action
In Omu Village, Ferdiansyah is more than just a farmer—he’s a community leader transforming lives. From struggling with corn farming to thriving with goats and cows, his journey reflects how knowledge, training, and determination can spark sustainable change.
Ginger, Coconut & Growth: ADRA’s Impact in Rural Timor-Leste
In the quiet hills of Viqueque, Timor-Leste, a local cooperative is turning ginger and coconut into pathways for change. With support from ADRA and the New Zealand Government, HAFA is creating jobs, boosting incomes, and inspiring a whole community to believe in what’s possible.
One Voice. Bold Change. Tara’s Quiet Power in Hadha
When Tara walked into the immunisation meeting, she didn’t come for her own children—they were already vaccinated. She came for the others. The hesitant. The unsure. The forgotten. Because in her village, even one voice can open many doors.
Teaching Without a Classroom: Gunasundari’s Journey
She wasn’t hired. She wasn’t paid. But Gunasundari kept showing up—visiting homes, convincing parents, feeding hungry kids, and teaching under a tree. With ADRA India by her side, she turned rejection into resilience and helped 45 children rediscover education. You’ll want to read how it happened.
She Grew Corn. ADRA Helped Her Grow Hope
Hasna had always grown corn. But when poor harvests and disaster nearly broke her spirit, she found more than training—she found resilience. ADRA Indonesia’s farmer field school taught her how to rebuild. Her yield grew. Her hope grew. Her gratitude? Overflowing. This story deserves your time.
One Woman’s Voice, A Village Transformed
Ngon Simom, a police officer and mother of three, is helping lead change in her village through ADRA Cambodia’s TOGETHER Project. From gaining confidence to raising awareness about violence and drug use, she’s proving that empowered women can shape safer, stronger communities—one conversation and one commitment at a time.