Jobeda Begum, the widow of a poor laborer, found success after she was asked to lead a Heifer International women's group and received a cow and trainings that allowed her to grow a business. |
The Hoang family are members of Improving Livelihoods in the Poorest Districts of Kien Giang Province. They are hard-working and plan to seize every opportunity to lift themselves out of poverty and pass the gift on to another family in need. |
After joining a Heifer self-help group, Savon Kongkea began an organic vegetable garden, which allowed her husband to work in their village instead of migrating to Phnom Penh city to earn money as a construction worker. |
Veronika, 14, received a youth grant through Young Agriculturists Network of Armenia and began a small poultry farm. Through dedication and hard work she has seen her small business grow and looks forward to the high demand of Easter eggs. |
The Mkrtchyan's are a friendly, hard-working family and enjoy the love and respect of their neighbors. The three brothers work with their parents to grow fruits, vegetables and maintain the family's farm. |