Taking the "Guava Leaf Challenge"

22 January 2008 — By taking the "guava leaf challenge," Mahfuz demonstrated that the Arsenic Alleviation Programme staff can be trusted.

Becoming Self-sufficient in Bangladesh

2 June 2006 — SIM helps families in Kushtia to improve their businesses and increase their harvests.

Arsenic Can Be Filtered

24 April 2006 — As the Bangladesh government calendar year ends we will exceed the performance targets that we established at the beginning of the program in 2001.

A Dream Coming Undone?

1 September 2005 — With millions of people still needing help, it seemed unthinkable that the Community Development Project (CDP) was losing some of its funding.

One Farmer's Livelihood Restored

2 June 2005 — Walid Hoshen is a 33-year-old farmer who lost everything during the torrential rains, but thanks to partners like you, we were able to help him.

Health Program in Bangladesh

11 May 2005 — The women learned how to help traditional birth assistants upgrade their skills. They earned enough credits to be awarded medical boxes (first aid kits) at their graduation ceremonies.