Success Stories

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Mozambique: Recovery is being assisted through a global Lasallian response. 

Following the worst storm in the southern hemisphere’s recorded meteorological history, one of the poorest African countries struggles to recover from Cyclone Idai.With hundreds of lives lost, thousands of homes destroyed, and 1.77 million acres of crops at the beginning of the main harvest season destroyed by Cyclone Idai,…

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Mozambique: Azada Verde Develops Food Provisioning Through Agro-ecology.

Through water-supply initiatives, agricultural associations, helpful student nutrition programs, and special responses for vulnerable children, Azada Verde uses agro-ecology to harmonize people’s needs with nature’s sustainability. Since 2017, the NGO called  Azada Verde (“Green Plow”)  has successfully implemented international development cooperation projects with a very clear objective: promote food sovereignty…

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Philippines: A second chance for incarcerated youth

The Bahay Pag-asa (“House of Hope”) program removes incarcerated juveniles from adult jails and safeguards them in a caring, residential training facility. These youth receive medical care, counseling, academic support, and recreational support in a setting which allows them opportunities to confront their own deficiencies and build…

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Venezuela: Humanitarian Support Targets 2,780 Students for Hunger Relief Program.

Before entering their schools, many of Venezuela’s students check to see if lunch is provided.  If not, the students must roam the streets in search of food.  The numbers paint a grim reality.  Ninety-one percent of Venezuela’s people are living in poverty. Nine out of ten…

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Global: Lasallian International COVID-19 Appeal will provide hope and help to families in developing nations and island states.

The Solidarity and Development Secretariat of the De La Salle Christian Brothers has launched a bold worldwide appeal for funds to support people in undeveloped areas of the globe effected by COVID-19. Immediate humanitarian aid will be provided to thousands of families in the most-vulnerable…

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