Reports and numbers can quantify impact, but the best testament to our programs around the world is seeing and hearing the people we work with share their stories.
These videos highlight the transformative power of our initiatives, from the vibrant pottery traditions upheld by women in Guatemala to the educational strides made by children in Somalia. Each story is a testament to the resilience and determination of communities seeking positive change.
Molding a future for women in Guatemala
In the Guatemalan village of Aldea Vale, the women of Alfarería Las Flores are preserving their pottery tradition while generating income. Apoiado pela USAID Tecendo a Paz, this initiative strengthens cultural identity and provides economic opportunities. Watch how these talented artisans are shaping a brighter future for their community.
Crianças nigerianas melhoram a sua leitura em centros de leitura comunitários
USAID LEARN to Read Activity is fostering foundational literacy in Nigeria. Com 100 reading centers established in Bauchi State, sobre 5,000 children benefit from improved reading skills. This video showcases the impact of community-based education initiatives on young learners.
Agent of Change
Meet Rosa Isabel Melgar, a 19-year-old Agent of Change in Puerto Cortés, Honduras. Apoiado pela USAID Semeando Esperança, Rosa Isabel is one of 1,500+ Agents of Change in 10 municipalities who are shaping their community’s vision for the future. This video highlights their efforts to drive positive changes and inspire others.
Cuidando do gado, construindo futuros
La Laiterie du Berger is transforming the lives of Fulani herders in northern Senegal. Com o apoio da USAID Comércio da África Ocidental & Centro de Investimento, which closed in September 2024, the company provided regular income to over 2,300 herders, enabling them to settle, educate their children and improve milk production. Learn about La Laiterie du Berger’s innovative approach to food security through nutritious dairy and yogurt products and empowering the next generation of herders through their incubation training program.
Como um programa de alfabetização se tornou uma atividade de sustentação da vida
Explore the journey of the USAID-funded LEIA II activity in Ethiopia, which began as an early grade reading program and evolved into the Education Recovery Activity before closing in June 2024. Witness how it adapted to challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic and the northern Tigray conflict, ultimately providing crucial education support in crisis-affected regions. This video highlights the program’s significant impact on millions of children and educators across the country.
Conectando as mulheres rurais do Gana ao mercado internacional
Meet Dora Torwiseh, a pivotal figure in Ghana’s Northern Region, who connects 80,000 women to the global shea butter market through the Nuts for Growth factory. Apoiado pela USAID Comércio da África Ocidental & Centro de Investimento, this initiative boosts economic outcomes for rural women, empowering them with sustainable livelihoods. Learn how Dora’s leadership and business acumen are driving community development and economic growth.
Estudantes somalis com suas próprias palavras
Hear from Somali students who have returned to the classroom through an accelerated basic education program supported by USAID’s Barra ou Barra programa, which wrapped up in October 2024. Mais do que 116,000 students enrolled over four years, gaining new educational opportunities. This video captures their personal stories and the impact of education on their lives and futures.
Gardening unites and empowers Garifuna women in Honduras
A community garden in Honduras is empowering Garifuna women. The Asociación de Mujeres Garífuna Mixta (ASOMUGAMIX) provides a space for women to organize, unite, and break free from cycles of victimization. Hear from Arely Ibeth Barahona Martinez and other members about the transformative power of their community garden. It was supported by USAID/OTI’s Central America Regional Initiative, which closed in July 2024.
Extremos de intemperismo: Melhorar a resiliência das terras agrícolas da Nigéria
Learn about the innovative solutions strengthening Nigeria’s farmland resilience against climate change. Supported by the recently closed USAID Comércio da África Ocidental & Centro de Investimento, public-private partnerships are introducing climate-smart practices and technologies like regenerative agriculture and drip irrigation. Hear from experts like Samson Afolabi, Doutorado, on how these initiatives are helping small-plot farmers adapt and thrive.