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Tag: Urban and Rural Development

United in Christ to Restore Hope

Written by Winnie Fung (Chief Executive) ‘See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.’ (Isaiah 43:19) The theme of the 20th Integral Alliance (IA) meeting this year is the ability to see God ‘doing a new thing’. It’s a challenging call, as it is easy to see darkness and despair in our world these days rather than hope and ‘new things’. But as Christians, we follow in His footsteps to care about the poverty and suffering in this world, and it is imperative that we practice the spiritual discipline of seeing God ‘doing a new thing’ and

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‘SHARE’ 254 – Rural Development Model: ‘Relationship, Relationship, Relationship’

Editor’s note: In this issue of SHARE, we share about rural development work. The issue’s ‘Focus’ explores rural development centred on relationships, emphasising the interaction with nature, land, and interpersonal networks. ‘Back to the Bible’ reflects on the teachings of selflessness, drawn from agricultural-related scriptures in Leviticus. ‘Blessings by Offering’ features CEDAR’s projects in Nepal, bearing witness to how rural poor communities are transformed through capacity building and community empowerment. Additionally, in ‘Learn a Little More’, our colleague Dustin shares his ten-year service journey at CEDAR. ARTICLES OF THIS ISSUE ‘SHARE’ 254 – Rural Development Model: ‘Relationship, Relationship, Relationship’ ‘SHARE’ 254 – Rural Development Model: ‘Relationship, Relationship, Relationship’ Written by Winnie Fung (Chief Executive) If you ask a

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Life Transformation of Villagers in Poverty

Written by Clara Chiu (Head of Partnership Development) According to the United Nations, ‘poverty entails more than the lack of income and productive resources to ensure sustainable livelihoods. Its manifestations include hunger and malnutrition, limited access to education and other basic services, social discrimination and exclusion, as well as the lack of participation in decision-making.’ It turns out that poverty is not just the ‘lack of money’, but also ‘lacking’ in many other aspects: income, resources, power, opportunity and respect. Let us share a project in Nepal which witnesses how CEDAR transformed poor communities who face multiple ‘lacks’. Since 2017, CEDAR has partnered with the local organisation Share and Care Napel (SCN) to carry out a project called

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‘SHARE’ 254 – Rural Development Model: ‘Relationship, Relationship, Relationship’

Written by Winnie Fung (Chief Executive) If you ask a real estate agent the three most important factors for buying a house and determining its value, the answer will be ‘location, location, location.’ If you ask a development worker the three most important factors for rural development, the answer will be ‘relationship, relationship, relationship.’ When doing rural development, everything is about relationship. There is deep interdependence with nature and climate, significant identity ties to the land, and a necessary reliance on informal networks. Interdependence with Nature Most rural communities rely on farming, animal husbandry, and/or fishing for livelihoods. What the land produces is what they can consume. As a result, soil, water, and natural resource management is a

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Rural Development Project in Mon State, Myanmar

Project Name Rural Development Project in Mon State, Myanmar Project Location Myanmar Project Natures Urban and Rural Development Peace and Reconciliation Humanitarian Relief and Disaster Risk Reduction Project Objectives Promote the integral development of children and youth, focusing on their physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being in target communities. Bring hope to the community, particularly to the younger generation during times of conflict. Beneficiaries Community members including children and teachers, field leaders, youths No. of Beneficiaries 831 Key Activities Children’s Education: 150 students receiving education allowances for stationery and books, and covering the salaries of 3 teachers. Youth Development: integral development training, living allowances for youths, and leadership training. Health: health workshops, medical support, and counselling workshops. Income

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Rural Development Project in Karen State, Myanmar

Project Name Rural Development Project in Karen State, Myanmar Project Location Myanmar Project Natures Urban and Rural Development Peace and Reconciliation Humanitarian Relief and Disaster Risk Reduction Project Objectives Improve the living standards of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the target areas through house repairs, community farms, income-generating activities (IGA), and animal husbandry training. Secure learning opportunities for the children and youth from poor families by providing education sponsorship and skill training. Beneficiaries Community members including children and teachers, field leaders, youths No. of Beneficiaries 1,276 Key Activities House Repairing: 8 IDP houses refurbished Economic Development: IGA for women; vocational training for youth Farming and Husbandry: Sustainable farming training; provision of seeds; livestock given to 10 IDP families

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Rural Development Project in Kachin State, Myanmar

Project Name Rural Development Project in Kachin State, Myanmar Project Location Myanmar Project Natures Urban and Rural Development Peace and Reconciliation Project Objectives Promote holistic development in the Internally Displaced Person (IDP) communities in Kachin State. Improve community resilience in protracted conflicts and disaster areas. Beneficiaries Community members including IDPs, women, children and youth, and church leaders No. of Beneficiaries 2,345 Key Activities Local leader training: includes church leader training, field leader training, and exposure trips. Children and youth development: youth counselling and training. Children’s education: educational support for 270 students and teacher salaries. Health support and education: public health education and free medicine for poor families. Livelihood: women’s income-generating activities (IGA) such as sewing, weaving, and traditional

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Rural Development Project Ayeyarwaddy region in Myanmar

Project Name Rural Development Project Ayeyarwaddy region in Myanmar Project Location Myanmar Project Natures Urban and Rural Development Livelihood Development Peace and Reconciliation Project Objectives Empower the church committee to foster confidence in sustainable development. Enhance the resilience capacity of the project villages. Beneficiaries Community members No. of Beneficiaries 1,560 Key Activities Sustainable Farming: Farming training, exposure trips, community farms. Economics: Income-generating activities (IGA) for women; vocational training. Health: Public health education; medicine support. Spiritual: Church leadership programme; Christian parenting education programme. Others: Anti-human trafficking education; peacebuilding workshop for leaders. Phase End Evaluation Project Period Aug 2024 to Jul 2025 Expenses Approx. HK$78,800 Donate Now PARTNER INFORMATION Partner Name Fullmoon Family Foundation (FMFF) Year of establishment 2004 The

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Rural Development in Creative Access Nations 2024

Project Name Rural Community Development in Creative Access Nations 2024 Project Location Creative Access Nations Project Natures Urban and Rural Development Project Objectives To improve the quality of life for sustainable rural development of the ethnic minority communities in the province. Beneficiaries Villagers in 10 minority group villages Orphans in a Children’s home No. of Beneficiaries 1,208 Key Activities Education: provide stationery and sports equipment to 320 students. Health: building the water system, primary health care education, trash management, and providing emergency funds for the sick. Economics: Backyard gardening training, vocational training. Leadership training for the village leaders and the church leaders. Project Period Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 Expenses Approx. HK$234,000 Donate Now donation method (Please specify:

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Thai-Myanmar Border Development

Project Name Thai-Myanmar Border Development   Project Location Thailand Project Natures Urban and Rural Development Church and Community Mobilisation Project Objectives Facilitate the learning process of the Lahu community in anti-human trafficking, anti-drug abuse, health and hygiene, and livelihood development. Promote the physical and mental health of the Lahu community and build a healthy living environment for them (providing water and waste management, reducing chemical use, improving food security, protecting the natural environment, and eliminating drug addiction and domestic violence). Help the Lahu people understand their situation, protect themselves from becoming victims of human trafficking and enable the younger generation to enjoy their rights under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Promote Lahu’s strong faith

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