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Before the Work Begins: What It Takes to Enter a Country By: Benedict Mensah All Nations International Development Agency They would not meet with him. Not because the need was unclear. Not because the equipment was unwanted. But because, in South Sudan, process matters. And until that process is complete, even the most well-intentioned work […]

When Direction Changes: The Journey That Led Us To South Sudan By: Benedict Mensah All Nations International Development Agency Sometimes, the direction of the work changes in a single moment. For ANIDA, that moment came through a story that was difficult to hear and impossible to ignore.  A pastor shared how he lost his unborn child

Because of You, We’re Recognized for Doing This Work Well By: Benedict Mensah All Nations International Development Agency Because of your continued support, ANIDA has once again been reaccredited by Imagine Canada—meeting nationally recognized standards of excellence, accountability, and transparency. This is more than an organizational milestone. It is a reflection of the community behind the

A Continued Commitment To Excellence: ANIDA Reaccredited By Imagine Canada By: Faith Torres All Nations International Development Agency We are proud to announce that ANIDA has been reaccredited by @ImagineCanada under the #Standards program a commitment we have proudly upheld since 2019. This recognition is a testament to the continued dedication and hard work of our

The Vital Role Of Volunteers In Our Work Photo caption: One of our corporate partners volunteering at the ANIDA Food Bank, helping pack food hampers for families in need. By: Faith Torres All Nations International Development Agency Last month, we celebrated National Volunteer Week, and we want to express our  appreciation to all our volunteers

Expanding Access To Fresh Food In Our Community By: Faith Torres All Nations International Development Agency As part of ANIDA’s food bank program, we’re excited to begin our Community Garden this summer, building on something we’ve seen make a real difference in past years, and continuing to better serve our local community. While food support meets

A Shared Space Of Many Cultures In The Philippines By: Jan Charisse Belandres All Nations International Development Agency I live and work in Kidapawan City, the capital of Cotabato province in the Philippines, where ANIDA serves four communities. Here, people belong to what we call the tri-people—Muslims, Christians, and Lumad (Indigenous Peoples). Each group has

The Morning That Almost Kept Me Home: A Story From My Journey As A Sponsored Child By: Kwame Appiah All Nations International Development Agency There were mornings I did not want to go to school. One in particular still stays with me. I had woken up early, as usual, but that day I did not have everything I needed.

What Learning Looks Like Across Changing Systems By: Kwame Appiah All Nations International Development Agency Many children have returned to school this term, but staying in class is not the same as keeping up. Across Ghana, Liberia, Jamaica, and the Philippines, classrooms are filling again. Students are stepping back into structured learning, reconnecting with teachers, and continuing

A Prayer Answered, A Door Opened: Why South Sudan, And Why This Moment Matters By: Benedict Mensah All Nations International Development Agency When members of the South Sudanese community in the diaspora heard that ANIDA was preparing to register and begin work in South Sudan, their response was immediate. They described it as a prayer come true. For