Community Development
Looking forward, we have our ears to the ground, to listen to the community and discern a path of hope into the future.
COVID19 Distribution
During the second COVID19 relief distribution we were able to fill 200 bags with 43kgs of staple food, cleaning and hygiene supplies. Our project managers worked together across our four projects – disability,
From Ignored to Inspiring Others
It’s not only relationships that Alma has grown in, but confidence too.
Discovery through Reading
The light went on in her eyes when she discovered that she could sound out words. Now the hard part isn’t getting her to come and read,
More Muscles – Less Anger
Some of them wish the group could meet more than twice a week, but all the men say that they are continuing the exercises at home.
Finding Support and Belonging
Women are finding support and belonging through sharing their stories and pain with their self-help group and hearing the stories and struggles of others.
Soap and Information – Stories During COVID-19
To equip the members of our Kids Club to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, we gave each participant a piece of soap and a booklet with information about the virus and how to stay safe.
From Farm to Vulnerable Families
“…In this way, we are supporting about 500 vulnerable families a week with fresh vegetables…”
Tradition or Technology?
AC4D embraces a long-term perspective, as the shift from a traditional to a technologically-driven farming mentality is a major change for local farmers.
Trust facilitates learning
In the women and youth empowerment project we address several key social and health issues, literacy, learning English, leadership in community/family, equal rights, stigma and advocacy.
Bringing Art Back to Jalalabad
Young and old alike passed by, marveling at dozens of paintings…
Knowledge changes lives
In our empowerment project, women and youth interact together and discover their own value.
‘Now I am living my dream’
“Now I’m living out my dream,” Bukurija said. “I’m a different person: I’m driving my car after many long years. I’ve started to have a smile on my face.
Restoring Hope Through Stories
The women were amazed that an older woman (our friend is in her early 70s) would travel the world to spend time with them…
From Desert Diesel Tank to Fertile Market Garden
10 years into the Syrian conflict, people remain resilient for their children’s sake, and they still hope to go home even if they can’t imagine how that will work out.
Two Lives on the North Side
STEP aims to help women who are inactive in the workforce to have the confidence, resilience and support to move ahead despite others thinking they have no future as husband-less women.
Business Training Improves Zeina’s Business Future
“The training has shown me the importance of discipline in recording my cash flow and saving my profits. Now I know why I’ve failed before and I’ve seen that even a small business can be successful.”
Upward spiral
As a beginner in the field with no previous knowledge of sewing, she progressed quickly. Meanwhile, she also started to relate well with the other ladies in the STEP programme.
Studying in Community Gives Self-confidence
At the closing celebration, he declared, “For four years after completing grade 9 I didn’t study and was not in a class with others. Studying and being together with the community gave me a lot of self-confidence!”
Two Dolls
The Sad Red Zelfija doll with a big heart is always there for everybody. The Happy Blue doll does not just live for everyone else.
SMART Sleep Goals Improve Family’s Life
Amal*, one of the refugees who attended the three month sports-based Keystone programme, made significant lifestyle changes for himself and his family.