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A well-crafted action plan has helped women in Bangladesh who want to start small and medium-sized enterprises have a more equal playing field with men.
In the Philippines, targeted cash grants to help poor students finish high school could double their potential income and lift them out of chronic poverty.
Green-gray infrastructure helps confront rising seas for a more resilient future for Fijian communities.
Ganzhou’s ancient Fushougou system offers a model of integrated, nature-based flood management for modern communities.
Low-income households were moved from at-risk areas near rail tracks to safe, inclusive housing—pioneering transparent, climate-resilient urban resettlement in Sri Lanka.
Bringing quality preventive and diagnostic services closer to communities can reduce health inequalities.
BWRIS and AWS are helping farmers and planners use every drop wisely in Pakistan’s most arid and water-scarce province.
Shaded rest, clean water, and cooling systems safeguard workers from extreme heat while boosting productivity.
Relocating communal spaces, supported by inclusive dialogue, helps safeguard community bonds and cultural continuity.
Solutions include food aid, farm recovery, climate-smart practices, fair pricing, rural finance, and resilient infrastructure.