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Oliva’s ability to earn an income was hindered for many years as she could not read, write or count. Unfortunately, this is not uncommon in Tanzania, where around 25 percent of women and girls over 15 years struggle with illiteracy.
In Timor-Leste, more mothers and babies are at risk of dying during pregnancy, childbirth or in the first days of life than almost anywhere else in the Asia-Pacific.
Climate challenges are impacting small-scale farmers in the Mekong Delta, with flooding, saltwater intrusion and dry spells destroying vital crops in one of Asia’s largest food bowls.
Faizah lives in a remote community in Central Sulawesi. Faced with frequent flash floods and slow-onset droughts, farmers in her village are living on less than $20 AUD per week.
ActionAid Australia supports Ni-Vanuatu women’s leadership through the Women I Tok Tok Tugeta (Women talk together) network. In this network the women learn about preparing for, and responding to, crises, disasters and climate change.
Even before the pandemic, Solomon Islands’ coastal fisheries were under pressure. Coastal fisheries are vital to the income and food security of most rural households and can be a crucial coping mechanism for communities facing environmental, social and economic shocks.
Passionate about ensuring young people have a place at the table, newly appointed Ward Member, Honourable Billy Arau, gained skills in Oxfam Australia’s capacity building workshop to advocate for those in his region.
Dala township in Yangon, Myanmar is characterised by inadequate access to water and sanitation services, as well as a general lack of awareness of the importance of hygiene.
Rano, a village in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, is vulnerable to landslides. The consequence can be devastating for a population living in poverty that lack access to essential public services.
CBM Australia promotes inclusive eye health programs in Vietnam. This means ensuring their programs are accessible to all members of the community, including people with disability and others who are marginalised and socially excluded.
The Philippines is exposed to a high risk of recurring disasters, so it is critical that communities are prepared for and supported to reduce risks associated with any future disasters.
In rural Nepal, barriers for people with a disability are being broken down through International Nepal Fellowship's Community Based Rehabilitation program.
In rural Cambodia, Credit Union Foundation Australia's Credit Union Development program provides villagers with safe and affordable access to financial products and services.
In Timor-Leste, approximately three in ten people lack clean water and over half the population has no access to a toilet. The private sector faces difficulties including a low-skilled workforce and poor infrastructure, whilst women face significant barriers accessing education and employment.
With four children of her own to raise, life in rural Cambodia was already difficult for Ree Heng. But when five of her nieces and nephews were orphaned, Ree did not hesitate to take them in.
Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA has been working in Vietnam to support the campaign to eradicate asbestos since 2010. Asian countries consume the majority of asbestos globally, but there is a renewed momentum in a range of countries towards bans within the region.
Like most women in her village, 55-year-old Nene enjoyed playing with her grandchildren, farming and looking after her family. That was until her eyes became cloudy because of cataracts. Then, after 6 months, Nene went completely blind.
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