Casting light behind closed doors for violence survivors in Türkiye
Hayat would do anything to protect her children’s safety, even using her own body as a shield during bombings. But when she was faced with violence in her home, it was harder to speak out. With support through the AHP earthquake response, she can now find her peace.
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.
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.
Intergenerational foundations to weather a changing climate in Vanuatu
Pierre Talo is supporting his two sons to use their savings from overseas work to build disaster resilient homes after training supported by AHP.
A house of one’s own: turning overseas work into climate-safe housing in Vanuatu
After returning from overseas seasonal work and attending a Haos Blong Yumi workshop, Greg Charlie was able to build a house for his family.
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.
Shifting gender roles at home for a more equal future
Nur Mohammad and his wife Mariam grew up in traditional Rohingya households, where the roles of men and women were rigidly defined. After attending workshops supported by AHP and World Vision, they are changing norms at home and in their community.
‘It made me think’: going against the tide to stop a child marriage
Sayed Alam didn’t realise just how much attending Community-Based Child Protection Committee meetings, supported by AHP, had changed his views until he found out that his son had eloped with a girl. He acted quickly to stop the marriage.
Transforming a new bride’s future with hearing aids
When Azida’s new husband and in-laws discovered her hearing disability, she was threatened with divorce. With the help of World Vision through AHP, hearing aids have transformed her quality of life.
Fuelling young minds with free preschool meals in Sri Lanka
Preschool meals supported through the AHP response in Sri Lanka are helping kids like Chamod to thrive, while reducing financial pressure on parents.
Bringing warmth to families in Lebanon’s north
In Lebanon, a multidimensional economic crisis continues to impact on entire communities. With AHP support, World Vision has assisted households in the country’s north to prepare for winter through cash transfers, home improvements and support for an innovative new source of fuel.
Healing, friendship and integration for displaced Ukrainian children in Moldova
AHP-supported Child-Friendly Spaces in Moldova are helping Ukrainian refugee children to make friends, integrate into the community and heal from the trauma of war and displacement.
“Women can be leaders.”
After Madalena received support through Disaster READY, she realised that she was in a position to help other women in her community.
Reducing the impact of the pandemic on children with disabilities in Indonesia
Bhakti Luhur Orphanage and School is one of the only educational facilities for children with disabilities in Kupang, Indonesia. Through the AHP COVID-19 response, the school was provided with additional support to reduce the impact of the pandemic on its students.
For Rifa, a fresh chance at education and friendships after discrimination
For 12-year-old Rifa Akter, bullying about her communication disability had left her isolated and overwhelmed in the classroom. With support from an adolescents’ club supported through the AHP Bangladesh response, Rifa has new friends and has been able to return to school.
Protecting Indonesia’s most vulnerable from the health and socio-economic impacts of COVID-19
Elders Yoseph (75) and Nonina (80), and Jemi (62) have received two COVID-19 vaccines and cash support through the Australian Humanitarian Partnership response in Indonesia. The response has focused on supporting vulnerable groups, such as the elderly and people with disabilities.
From too much water to not enough: flood-damaged pipes repaired in Timor-Leste
Floods in Timor-Leste in April 2021 damaged water infrastructure, leaving communities without nearby access to clean water. Through the AHP response, World Vision supported the construction of new water tanks and piping to restore access.
How AHP support has helped families through Lebanon's long, cold winter
In Lebanon, currency devaluation, hyperinflation and the removal of fuel subsidies, along with extreme cold, made this winter one of the toughest families have ever endured. With cash support through the AHP Lebanon response, families can now prepare for future winters and pay off debts.
A safe space to create for displaced sisters with disabilities
For three Rohingya sisters living with hearing and speech disabilities, the Women and Girls Safe Space in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, has opened up new social, learning and creative opportunities.