Restoring dignity and livelihoods to war-affected farmers in Tigray
Through food security support, AHP partners have assisted men and women farmers in Ethiopia who lost homes and agricultural assets in the Tigray conflict to re-establish their livelihoods.
Reducing landslide risks in the camps of Cox’s Bazar
AHP-funded disaster risk reduction activities in the crowded refugee camps of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, are supporting livelihoods and reducing the threat of landslides.
From beans to big dreams: transformative home gardening in Sri Lanka
After training on home gardening techniques, Madushika is now growing healthy, nutritious food for her young family, and generating income.
Climate smart agriculture supporting livelihoods and inclusion in Bangladesh
For 20-year-old Farzana, who has a vision disability, learning how to grow produce in a home garden with her mother has opened new pathways for acceptance and financial security.
Breaking stereotypes brick by brick, seed by seed
Chandana is a farmer, clay brick producer, and carer for his elderly parents. He is also disabled. Through the AHP response in Sri Lanka, he has been able to increase his yield of quality produce, while also changing community attitudes on disabilities.
From challenge upon challenge, seeds of hope in Sri Lanka
With three out of five family members needing medical care, Niranjana became her family’s main breadwinner. Via support from the AHP activation in Sri Lanka, she is hopeful a maize crop grown with subsidised seed will set her family on a path to financial sustainability.
Turning climate-resilient construction knowledge into a new career
Before attending a Haos Blong Yumi workshop in Vanuatu, Sandy had no knowledge on how to build a climate-resilient, modern house. He now uses his skills to work in construction.
AHP support to livelihoods in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Livelihoods training, cash grants and market linkages for the host community, and cash for work opportunities for Rohingya refugees, are enabling families to increase their income and strengthen their resilience in Bangladesh.
Boosting financial independence for women in Cox’s Bazar through cash transfers
E-cash transfers are giving women in host communities in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, the chance to start their own small businesses, and to have greater control over their finances.
Earning cash while building a safer community in Bangladesh
A cash for work program being implemented through the AHP and CARE in Cox’s Bazar, Bangaldesh, is providing income earning opportunities for vulnerable groups such as female-headed households, while improving resilience to disasters.
Home-grown food helping Solomon Islands families weather economic shocks
Through the AHP COVID-19 response in Solomon Islands, community nurseries and agricultural training are helping families get more from their home gardens, reducing their food expenses and supporting livelihoods.
Stitching together a brighter future after conflict in Sinjar
The opportunity to start a sewing business has helped Warda, 23, support her family after years of displacement due to conflict in Iraq.
Growing more food secure communities in Solomon Islands
The COVID-19 pandemic made it tougher for Florence’s community in Solomon Islands to access seeds and agricultural materials. But with support from AHP, young people in the community have banded together to support food security for all.
Rebuilding life and livelihoods for women survivors of ISIS
For Mayan, 65, who was kidnapped by ISIS, returning home to Sinjar after years of displacement meant rebuilding her family’s livestock business from scratch. With the support of the AHP Building Peaceful Futures response in Iraq, her business and life is back on track.
Better futures sprouting for displaced Rohingya women after a little nudge
Drawing on the theory that a little ‘nudge’ can lead to big change, AHP partners in Bangladesh are supporting Rohingya women’s livelihoods and food security, and in the process, boosting their self-reliance.
Eating green and clean from home gardens during Fiji’s second COVID-19 wave
Many communities in Fiji have been hit hard by the economic fallout of COVID-19, and the second wave of cases in 2021 also restricted access to food and markets. With AHP support, Nabulini village has successfully grown their own vegetables, keeping healthy food on the menu during lockdowns.
Seeing savings grow in Tanna, Vanuatu
Through the AHP COVID-19 Response, new Village Savings and Loan Groups in Tanna, Vanuatu, are supporting women and men to put aside savings to grow their businesses or achieve family goals.
Temporary jobs closer to home for Vanuatu's grounded workers
For Vanuatu workers who had their plans to work in Australia and New Zealand disrupted by the pandemic, an AHP-supported Cash for Work program is providing other ways to earn and learn.
New skills, new businesses: training for returnees in Sinjar, Iraq
Vocational training through the Building Peaceful Futures AHP response in Iraq is supporting men and women of all ages to learn new skills to support themselves and their families.
Cash for Work program helps Ambae evacuees support themselves - Vanuatu
“We are lucky to have running water, but we also need soap to keep us clean and healthy. We have not been able to afford that. During Save the Children’s Cash for Work program, we worked together with our host households to establish communal gardens next to our settlement site.”