Decades of work for the benefit of children – “I have a heart to share love”
Susan Baroi grew up in poverty, separated from her parents. Now she wants to show love to the children in Dhaka’s slums, she especially wants to encourage girls.
Tania wanted to be a teacher, but she became a child bride
Tania’s story is familiar to 38 million other Bangladeshi girls. 17-year-old Tania’s home was unexpectedly visited by strangers, among them Tania’s future husband. The next time they met was at their wedding when she was married to that adult stranger.
Dreaming of a fairer world – Bangladeshi children described their lives, dreams, challenges, and everyday life
In a workshop held in November 2022, Bangladeshi children and young people were able to share in their own words and pictures about their everyday life and what their dreams are.
“I can’t believe this is my life” – Lipika was married at the age of 14
When Lipika was in eighth grade, her family and the family of her future husband made a decision that changed Lipika’s life forever. A 14-year-old girl was going to be married. Back then, there was no awareness of the illegality of child marriage.
“I built this house with group savings” – Table banking groups empower women in Congo
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, table banking groups encourage women to save money and enable them to take out loans. People who do not have access to traditional banks now are able to access capital. With borrowed capital, many start their own business, which improves livelihoods. For women, table banks allow for financial independence.
External evaluation report: the Fida development programme in Kenya results exceeded expectations
Fida commissioned an external evaluation of development cooperation in Kenya. It found that the work over the last five years has been highly effective and has contributed to both Kenya’s and Finland’s development goals.
“This has been a lifeline for many people” – Help reaches its destination in Ukraine
Fida’s Ukraine collection has already raised €1 million. This will allow us to continue our support in 2023.
The Law requiring proof of physical health makes it harder for people with disabilities to find work in Congo – Strong advocacy work needed for change
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Fida and the CEPAC advocacy team are working to end laws and practices that discriminate against people with disabilities. In her blog, Katja Köykkä, Special Advisor to the Congo Country Programme, describes the ideas and achievements of the advocacy team so far.
“I was born very underweight”: Honore, who received help as a child, explains how he now helps others with health problems
Congolese Honore Msambya Feke works in a joint project between Fida and the Pentecostal church CEPAC. He explains why he chose to specialise in healthcare administration in his studies, what health challenges exist in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and how they can be addressed.
Fida helps victims of earthquake in Turkey and Syria
Fida is delivering aid to the victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.