Students from the Stepping Stones vocational training course had a wonderful graduation day recently attended by family, friends and local dignitaries. The students graduated with a certificate in one of the three courses on offer – tailoring, basket weaving, and hair and beauty. some of the products that the students…
Environmental conservation was demonstrated and encouraged through a community tree planting day in western Kenya recently. CRED Partner IDAK initiated the event, and students from the local primary school as well as their families were all enthusiastic participants.
Continuing our focus on the recent FIAM visit to Manipur, here are some photos taken at the relief camps to which so many families have been forced to flee, following the attacks by members of an extremist Hindu sect. And here is some of the relief work taking place through…
Many of you might remember the awful news story a few months back that showed Christian girls being dragged naked through the streets by members of a Hindu extremist group in the Indian state of Manipur. It shocked the world, and it shocked many in India. Since then, FIAM, our…
I Dream Again Kenyanito (IDAK) Foundation is a newly formed non-profit organisation in Kenya that was set up by Kenyanito Dudi, and is the newest of the CRED partners. It seeks to ‘rebuild broken dreams to ensure that vulnerable children, young people and families regain hope and their confidence in…
The Chisomo project in Lusaka, Zambia, has been supporting young people who are connected with the streets for many years. For some they might be living on the streets, others are spending their daytimes begging and hawking on the streets and returning home at night. Chisomo also supports siblings who…
Written by Bishnu Bhatta, PSD-Nepal director Sima Village in Baglung District, in the serene foothills of West Nepal, has become a testament to environmental stewardship through our impactful tree planting initiative. Spearheaded by our dedicated team, this endeavour has successfully planted 500 trees to date, heralding a remarkable 90% +…
Written by Bishnu Bhatta, PSD-Nepal Director In the picturesque Langtang National Park, nestled within the Rasuwa district of Nepal, our pioneering initiative in sustainable environmental practices is slowly gaining traction. At an elevation of 2000 meters plus, our mountain recycling project has taken root, gradually blossoming into a beacon of…
Pupils from the top class of Kids Joy nursery school recently enjoyed their moment in the spotlight as they donned gowns and mortar boards for their graduation ceremony ahead of progressing to primary school. The nursery school, which is part of the Nkuru College campus in rural Mityana, Uganda, celebrated…
The following is extracted from a report regarding gender issues in global artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM): The sector is estimated to comprise nearly 45 million people worldwide. These women and men produce significant amounts of the world’s minerals, from 20% of the world’s gold to nearly 80% of coloured…
