Blog: Other Regions

Many villagers have returned from being away for seasonal work and the school year has started. Our regular visits were limited due to agricultural work. The women that were working in our town were regular to our gatherings. Improvement can be seen in their lives, thanks to our Transformational Community Development (TCD) program.

The last three months, we had bank training. The women in the mahala started saving money from their income, so that they could start their businesses. Every month, they are putting money aside.

The day we've been waiting for has finally arrived! Giving Tuesday is the perfect opportunity to become a more committed supporter of GHNI. As a reminder, there are 3 easy ways you can join in the movement today and help villagers end their extreme poverty: 

1. Give

Every gift makes a big impact! For example, did you know just $10 can provide gardening equipment for a family to grow their own food? Or that just $25 can provide a pair of chickens?

The last three months were productive and we were able to finish several sustainability projects. These include covering the greenhouse, installing the outside old traditional clay oven, covering the roof leak over the mobile home, enlarging the vegetable-planting area, and advancing the water recovery system. Also, the crops of potatoes, various vegetables, and fruits have been harvested.

If you have been waiting for the right time to make a gift to GHNI, we’d like to invite you to join us for Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is a national initiative to encourage people to include donations to nonprofit organizations among their holiday gifts.

Last month, villagers in Đjorgovska mahala were busy with agricultural work, harvesting plums. Now a large number of them are absent because they went to harvest grapes. Also, a number went to work for two months in Slovakia. Even with smaller numbers, we held regular meetings and made personal visits to families in the mahala.

Though they came into meetings sad from work, they were excited to hear our Transformational Community Development (TCD) lessons. Special attention was drawn to family topics on responsibilities in marriage and the upbringing of children.

Đorgovska mahala Village, Serbia

In our model village Dorgovska mahala, we put a lot of effort, planning, and teaching of Transformational Community Development (TCD) for the progress of the village. Although the changes are visible, there is still a lack of understanding within families, due to the small living space and a large number of villagers.

Đorgovska mahala Village, Serbia

Transformative development is slow but visible in Dorgovska mahala Village. Last month, the children prepared an event for Easter. The parents were delighted to listen to the program prepared by their children in mahala. Women were baking cookies and they all brought juices to share. Villagers understand that unity can accomplish a lot.

House of Esther, Armenia

Spring is nice and warm in many parts of the world and especially at the House of Esther (HoE). A beautifully mellow, green color starts covering the fields and the hills. People, birds, and animals get outdoors to enjoy the beauty of nature.

House of Esther, Armenia

January, February and March, are easy-going months in Spitak, especially at the House of Esther (HoE). The winter only allows limited activities, such as regular maintenance and keeping warm until the warmer months of spring. Our refugee residents are getting used to the local weather.  

Đorgovska mahala Village, Serbia

Our village model is being developed in our village of Đjorgovska mahala. Our Transformational Community Development (TCD) groups, as well as our children's groups, have made many visible changes. Many families are encouraged and new people are joining us.