Bangladesh | Burkina Faso | Kenya | Mali | Uganda | Nepal | Niger | South Sudan | Tanzania

GET TO KNOW THE COUNTRIES WE WORK IN AND OUR WORK

The fight against poverty is led first and foremost by the people living in the midst of it. We work in 10 countries in Africa and Asia, together with local partners who know the conditions best.

Young Indian woman in red sari with bindi, standing in doorway of simple dwelling with corrugated metal roof.

Bangladesh

African woman in colorful dress and purple headscarf smiles under mango tree, surrounded by others in rural setting.

Burkina Faso

Almost one in ten residents has had to flee due to violence and unrest. Children and young people get a new chance at schooling through the accelerated learning program Speed School. Women are trained in reading, writing and life skills – and given the opportunity to earn their own income.

African women in colorful traditional attire sitting on grass at outdoor gathering, with bowls visible in foreground.

Kenya

Climate change, population growth and poverty affect access to education, work and safe living conditions. We work on sustainable solutions in education, life skills, entrepreneurship, energy and the environment in Naboisho in Masai Mara.

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Mali

Large youth populations and political unrest create major challenges. Children and young people are therefore given a new chance at schooling through the accelerated learning program Speed School. Women receive training in reading, writing and arithmetic – and the opportunity to earn their own income.

Woman in colorful clothing holding child, sitting on bed in simple room with mosquito net hanging above.

Uganda

Uganda has taken in a large number of refugees, particularly from South Sudan. Daily life is difficult for many, especially children. We support inclusive education and provide opportunities for income and a better livelihood for families and refugees.

A smiling young girl holds a small black and white baby goat outside a rustic stone building.

Nepal

Discrimination against women and girls creates significant inequalities and prevents many from escaping poverty. We therefore work holistically with families, focusing on education, life skills, work and food security.

African woman in colorful dress stands beside smiling child in wheelchair, both wearing vibrant traditional clothing under canvas awning.

Niger

More than half of children between the ages of 7 and 16 do not attend school in Niger. Children and young people are therefore given a new chance at schooling through the accelerated learning program Speed School. Women receive training in reading, writing and arithmetic – and the opportunity to earn their own income.

Group of African tribespeople in traditional and modern clothing, standing in front of wooden fence. Mountains in background.

South Sudan

A country marked by corruption, political instability, armed conflict and displacement. We focus on education, jobs and income, while taking into account the need for peacebuilding, safety, psychosocial support and emergency food security.

A smiling Maasai woman in traditional red plaid shuka and beaded jewelry sits relaxed against a wall.

Tanzania

Most children start school here, but far fewer finish. We therefore give people the opportunity to learn throughout their lives, especially women, young people, children and groups who are often left behind.