Author name: Stephanie Chunoo

Brenda Gains Confidence in Nicaragua

Brenda Francisca Méndez Ñurinda is an entrepreneur and mother of two who lives in Nicaragua. Like her family of origin, both economic struggles and perseverance are part of the story for Brenda and her children. “I come from a family with few economic resources; large, but very hardworking,” she shares. After participating in a program […]

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Myanmar Earthquake Response

On March 28, Myanmar and Thailand were struck by a devastating earthquake measuring 7.7 in magnitude. The current death toll is over 3,700, with thousands more injured or missing. Entire communities have been destroyed, leaving thousands of people homeless. Exacerbating the issue in Myanmar, communities hit by the earthquake were already hosting over 1.6 million

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Food Assistance Provides Lifeline in Afghanistan 

Food insecurity in Afghanistan remains alarmingly high, having risen consistently since the Taliban took control of the country again in August 2021. Winter months only exacerbate the situation.  The climate crisis increases challenges for communities across the country. Erratic weather conditions have become the norm. Heavy rains leading to flash flood, followed by drought-like conditions

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From Determination to Achievement: Evidence’s Story

In Malawi, 19-year-old Evidence Mhango is in her final year at Chipunga Secondary School. She has endured numerous challenges to reach this milestone, including walking 15 km daily.  Despite the long distance and societal pressures to abandon her studies, Evidence remains determined to become a university lecturer.  The PWS&D-supported Every Youth Empowered project has played

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Mobile Clinics Continue Providing Lifesaving Support in Gaza

As the conflict in Gaza continues, its cost on human lives and important infrastructure grows higher and higher. Lack of clean water, food insecurity affecting 2.2 million people, and the collapse of the health-care system have left the population in desperate need of immediate international intervention and protection. The Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees

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