Success Stories » June 2012
Fruits of Daily Labor
ARGHANDAB, Kandahar – Afghanistan was once known around the world for its pomegranates, grapes, apricots, and plums. But decades of conflict left many of its orchards and vineyards in ruins, crippling fruit exports and contributing to widespread unemployment. Orchards throughout southern Afghanistan are bouncing back thanks to a USAID project which is distributing more t... more
Filed Under: Conflict Mitigation, Food & Agriculture, Capacity Building, Jobs, Asia & Pacific, Afghanistan
Civil Society Coalition Calls Attention to Child Labor in Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq – A community action group from the Al-Jadeeda neighborhood of Iraq's capital city has brought together representatives of local and national government as well as an area NGO to host a community-wide event highlighting the issue of child labor and what can be done to prevent it. The event followed a series of training workshops in volunteer management of... more
Filed Under: Civil Society, Youth, Middle East & North Africa, Iraq
Citizens’ Approach to a Thriving Community
PAPUA, Indonesia – Papuan youth are all too often trapped in a cycle of poverty and illiteracy. Poor access to quality education, poorly trained teachers, minimal involvement by parents in their children’s education, and lack of basic health services combine to prevent youth from realizing their potential. PKBMs, or “community learning centers” are a bright spot Papua.... more
Filed Under: Civil Society, Conflict Mitigation, Education, Asia & Pacific, Indonesia
Technology Connecting Communities
YAHUKIMO, Indonesia – In one of the most isolated areas of Indonesia, and possibly the world, connecting with outsiders has meant arduous and often dangerous travel by foot or small planes. The idea of remote villagers with computer access seemed ludicrous a few short months ago—but today, it is a fact. Realizing the untapped potential for learning and improving communic... more
Filed Under: Civil Society, Capacity Building, Asia & Pacific, Indonesia
Improving Media Outreach Skills in Papua
PAPUA, Indonesia – Derwes Yikwa, public relations officer for the Tolikara Regional Secretariat office, used to struggle to convince Papuan media outlets to take up his press releases. But that changed once he got some training – which changed both his attitude about outreach and his techniques. Firmansyah & Friends (F&F), with the support of the SERASI pro... more
Filed Under: Civil Society, Conflict Mitigation, Capacity Building, Asia & Pacific, Indonesia