The Philippines is exposed to a high risk of recurring disasters, so it is critical that communities are prepared for and supported to reduce risks associated with any future disasters.

In rural Nepal, barriers for people with a disability are being broken down through International Nepal Fellowship's Community Based Rehabilitation program.

In rural Cambodia, Credit Union Foundation Australia's Credit Union Development program provides villagers with safe and affordable access to financial products and services.

In rural Uganda, women farmers are building food security through Quaker Service Australia's (QSA) community-oriented training program.

In Timor-Leste, approximately three in ten people lack clean water and over half the population has no access to a toilet. The private sector faces difficulties including a low-skilled workforce and poor infrastructure, whilst women face significant barriers accessing education and employment.

With four children of her own to raise, life in rural Cambodia was already difficult for Ree Heng. But when five of her nieces and nephews were orphaned, Ree did not hesitate to take them in.

Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA has been working in Vietnam to support the campaign to eradicate asbestos since 2010. Asian countries consume the majority of asbestos globally, but there is a renewed momentum in a range of countries towards bans within the region.

Like most women in her village, 55-year-old Nene enjoyed playing with her grandchildren, farming and looking after her family. That was until her eyes became cloudy because of cataracts. Then, after 6 months, Nene went completely blind.