Articles
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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.
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Low-income single mother rose to politics – the work of Women’s Bank producing results in Nepal
After her divorce, relatives refused to help. Now Kamu Sunar is the one people come to for help and advice.
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A small restaurant of her own brought happiness to Savitri Devi Mandal’s family
”Now we can work together. My husband doesn’t have to leave home to look for work. We are even able to put money away for saving. Our children are all in school”, says Savitri Devi Mandal from Terai, Nepal.
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A little chocolate shop, organic vegetables and furniture restoration – entrepreneurship training provides new beginnings in Jordan
Young saplings are growing in plastic mugs planted into plastic tubes. A pump circulates water for 15 minutes once every two hours. Tomatoes, watermelons, cucumbers, peppers, strawberries and flowers are grown on the flat roof.
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Vocational training graduates from Kampala’s notorious slum determined to become role models for youth
Growing up in Uganda’s biggest slum can label a person for a lifetime. Last week, 95 youth celebrated their graduation from Katwe’s Skills Center in Kampala, showing what can become of them when given a chance.