Articles
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The rights of ex-bonded labour are not fulfilled in Nepal
The centuries-old tradition of bonded labour was ended in Nepal over ten years ago. The end of debt bondage left many families with nothing, meaning no land of their own, no education, and no means of subsistence. The lack of basic rights is still limiting the freedom of former bonded labourers. The State of Nepal […]
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”I no longer get conned at the market” – Literacy training boosts sense of self-worth of women in Central African Republic
Literacy training targeted for women has filled classrooms in the illiterate countryside of Central African Republic. Excitement spreads as rumor goes that the mother next door has learnt to read.
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Rights of ex-bonded labour are not fulfilled in rural Nepal
The centuries-old tradition of bonded labour was ended in Nepal over ten years ago. The end of debt bondage left many families with nothing. The State of Nepal has announced that this year is the last for ex-bonded labourers to register and apply for the benefits they are entitled to.
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Swamp offered shelter from war in South Sudan – “The worst part of the journey was hunger”
During the hardest times of the war, people waded through wetlands, risking running into crocodiles and snakes, and ate water lily fruits to stay alive.
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Buzi river delta was one of the worst hit areas in Mozambique – Amelia and her family spent four days on the roof
The family has nothing but rotten maize to eat. Rescuers have had difficulties in delivering aid to the isolated Buzi area. Buzi, Mozambique. Amelia Tausene, 35, has a house and a field of maize and rice. The field has been her family’s source of income. Family has lived in Buzi for a long time, and they’ve […]
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Jacinta and Adelia lost their homes – now they are threatened by cholera
Finn Church Aid together with other aid organizations have joined local partners to fight cholera in Mozambique.
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FCA helps students in Cambodia to assure their future livelihoods
Students appreciate the new subject in Cambodian schools. FCA, together with the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport introduced career counselling and guidance in a country that needs its young to study and find their place in working life. Vattey Oeur’s list of favourite subjects is impressive. ”I like mathematics, physics, history, khmer and […]
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”I know myself better” – career guidance supporting the education of the young population in Cambodia
Nearly two thirds of the Cambodian population are under 30 years old. Young people have tremendous potential for developing the country both economically and socially – but they need information about education and career opportunities. ”Career guidance has helped me a lot with my studies,” says Angkeriya Oeurn, 15, a high school freshman. ”Before career […]
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Mobile mentoring increases Ugandan teachers’ pride in their profession
A smartphone and a connection to Finland revolutionised teaching at Pagirinya comprehensive school in Uganda. Teachers receive advice via the Whatsapp application, even in the middle of a work day.
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Climate change forces Kenyan pastoralist families to send their daughters to school
Koulunkäynti vaatii suuria uhrauksia Kenian köyhimmällä alueella, mutta David Edapal on vakuuttunut, että koulutus takaa hänen tyttärelleen hyvän tulevaisuuden.