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Dickson Taji, KCM’s Transportation business owner, shows continued success surpassing business expectations within the first quarter of operation. Before receiving a loan to purchase his...

Ngara TZ – Business improves income and creates employment – 15 Oct 2019

Mama EAG has been a cook at Kabalenzi Primary School for over six years. In June, she received a payment advance of 415,000 TZS ($182...

Moshi TZ – Mwangaria brings back is breakfast serving gardens after a hard year of flood recovery – 15 Oct 2019

In 2018, Mwangaria experienced devastating floods that not only took away their chances of having a school farm but also flooded their banana and vegetable...

Kilimanjaro, TZ – ADK Family uses chicken business to pay for school fees – 15 Oct 2019

ADK Family uses the revenue they generate from the chicken keeping business to pay for school fees and for their children and make home improvements....

Battambang, KH – Needing additional classes to pass exams – 30 Sep 2019

30 Sep 2019

Chris Wade

RR is 14 years old and has just entered grade 7, which is financialy harder than before because his parent have to pay more money...

Battambang, KH – Grandchildren are doing well at school – 30 Sep 2019

30 Sep 2019

Chris Wade

YY and her husband are very proud of their three granddaughters’ achievements at school and want to give them every opportunity to study. MY (12),...

Former volunteer reflects on his time with Better Lives

16 Sep 2019

6 years ago I was out in Tanzania doing some charity work in a village that had no electricity and no real connections with the...

Kikondo, UG – Wamukisa Employee uses savings to expand home income – 15 Sep 2019

Rose has been employed by Wamukisa since 2015. During that time she has learned improved gardening and farming techniques which have helped improve her standard...

Siem Reap, KH – Family moves into safe home after a decade in difficult conditions – 30 Sep 2019

“To have a rent-to-own home is one of the greatest achievements my family has ever had,” says Mr. NDN. Mr. NDN, his wife, and five...

Kilimanjaro, TZ – ABN Family water connection supports business – 15 Sep 2019

ABN mother uses the money she earned from her home businesses, supported by the water from the Mkyashi Water Project, to pay for all 6...

Moshi TZ – Retired Employee expands livestock project – 15 Sep 2019

Mama Elias sold 8 pigs and earned 800,000 ($350 USD) TZS. Feeling confident in her animal husbandry expertise, she used the money to purchase a...

Ngara TZ – SODAT and Kabalenzi mobilize parents for breakfast contributions – 15 September 2019

SODAT, Kabalenzi Primary School, and parents are collaborating to close a funding a good gap for school breakfast delivery. SODAT manager David Kalenzo and the...

Kikondo UG – BGB Family improves home – 15 August 2019

The BGB Family successfully raised and sold 3 pigs allowing them to make much-needed home improvements. The BGB Family has been working with Wamukisa since...

Moshi, TZ – Mwangaria Primary rebounds from disaster to meet corn harvest target – 15 Aug 2019

Mwangaria Primary School met their harvest target of 1200 kg of corn per acre in 2019. This is a great comeback for the school. In...

Ngara TZ – SODAT employee makes steps towards building family’s first home – 15 August 2019

Mr. FF has been a cook at Mukibogoye Primary School for over six years. This month he received a salary advance of 415,000 TZS ($182...

Kilimanjaro, TZ – Lishe Bora manager finishes repaying house loan – 15 Aug 2019

Mary, manager of Lishe Bora, finished her home building loan. This has enabled her to be eligible for an additional loan to finish her home....

Siem Reap, KH – Parmiters students assist shop and families to move towards self-reliance – 8 Aug 2019

08 Aug 2019

21 students, 3 teachers, and 1 True Adventure leader spent 7 days in Peaksneng Village. The group enjoyed hands-on labor mixed with plenty of playing...

Battambang, KH – Parmiters students return to Battambang, enjoy construction and new friends – 7 Aug 2019

07 Aug 2019

19 students, 3 teachers, and 1 True Adventure leader from Parmiters School spent 6 days in Battambang working with Healthy Life Reinforcement. The group assisted...

Siem Reap, KH – New guesthouse keeps Peaksneng Thormacheat moving on path to financial sustainability – 29 July 2019

29 Jul 2019

Peaksneng Thormacheat finished construction of a new guesthouse in July. The guesthouse was built to serve the student groups that visit Peaksneng each year. Rey...

Siem Reap, KH – Sheldon students build gardens and relationships in Peaksneng – 29 Jul 2019

29 Jul 2019

8 students, 2 teachers, and 1 True Adventure leader from Sheldon School spent 5 days working, playing, and learning with Peaksneng Thormacheat. The students worked...

Battambang, KH – Parmiters students assist families to improve health, education, and income – 29 Jul 2019

29 Jul 2019

21 students, 3 teachers, and 1 True Adventure leader from Parmiters School visited Healthy Life Reinforcement for 8 days of service work, community collaboration, and...

Moshi, TZ – Parmiters School assists with facilities and garden improvements for Kahe Primary School – 26 Jul 2019

26 Jul 2019

14 students, 2 teachers, and 1 True Adventure leader from Parmiters School spent 6 days working with Tupendane and Kahe Primary School to improve school...

Siem Reap, KH – Student group contribues hardwork and smiles to Peaksneng community – 16 Jul 2019

16 Jul 2019

10 students, 2 teachers, and 1 True Adventure leader from St John School and Leatherhead School spent 5 days working with Peaksneng Thormacheat Shop. In...

Kilimanjaro, TZ – MGA daughter uses trade knowledge to earn income – 15 July 2019

The daughter of MGA family, FJM, is the fifth child of the family. She completed her primary education in 2019 and joined the tailoring training...

Battambang, KH – Visiting students expand reach of organic vegetable growing program – 15 July 2019

13 students, 2 teachers, and 1 True Adventure leader from Dartford School spent 4 days working with Healthy Life Reinforcement in Battambang. The students worked...

Kikondo UG – KFN family on the move after big purchase – 15 July 2019

The KFN family saved over 800,000 UGS (USD $220) with the Kigasa Women’s Group. They combined their savings with a cash windfall earned from selling...

Ngara TZ – Mama AJ buys land to begin new life with her children – 15 July 2019

Mama AJ has been a cook at Mukirehe Primary School for over six years. This month she received a payment advance of 415,000 TZS ($182...

Battambang, KH – Big brother continues his studies – 14 Jul 2019

14 Jul 2019

Chris Wade

You may recognize Vannchai. We last wrote about him in December 2016 under the pseudonym “Dara”. Now Vannchai is an adult and has given us...

Siem Reap, KH – Visiting students create new opportunities for Peaksneng families – 9 Jul 2019

09 Jul 2019