In Guatemala’s Western Highlands village of Aldea Vale, a group of women are generating income and working to preserve a tradition of pottery production. Members of “Alfarería Las Flores” pass their craft from generation to generation. Thanks to the support of USAID’s Tejiendo Paz, they received additional support that boosts this ancestral tradition that is […]
Tesla Mellage walks steadily between the yellow safety lines that guide her through the modern, expansive factory of Plásticos Industriales Hondureños S.A., known locally as PLIHSA, which is the country’s largest manufacturer of the ubiquitous containers used to carry soft drinks, beer and other beverages. She wears foam earplugs to sequester the loud noise radiating […]
The rise of inclusive education programming marks a significant shift from traditional models of education for children with disabilities. Often faced with stigma and a lack of resources, children with disabilities were historically segregated from their peers by attending separate schools, enrolling in special education classes, receiving education through homeschooling, or simply missing out on […]
In the shadow of violent extremism, communities in West Africa are finding that youth centers are more than just sites for recreation. With the right support, these centers can strengthen social cohesion among young people and offer positive alternatives to extremism. However, the opposite can also occur. In northern Benin, the Dassari Youth Center had […]
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Program Highlight
Vietnam – Local Capacity Development Program
The Local Capacity Development (LCD) program in Vietnam, funded by USAID and implemented by Creative Associates International, aims to enhance linkages between local governments, the private sector, and organizations with the national government to promote transparent policymaking, effective implementation, and improved service delivery, particularly for marginalized groups.
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