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?? Catch Corus COO Mahmoud Bah at Africa Political Outlook (#APO2025) in Brussels, March 25 - 26, 2025. He'll share Corus's experiences with innovative development models on Panel 4: The Future of International Development – Changing the Paradigm, Renewing the Framework. Don't miss this timely discussion and register now: https://lnkd.in/erDu-gHp #APOSpeaker #GlobalDevelopment #Innovation #AfricaLeadership #Sustainability #Impact #APOSummit

Imagine fleeing for your life with nothing but your children in your arms. That was the heartbreaking reality for many families during South Sudan’s civil war and the devastating floods that followed. When displaced families arrived in Ayod, South Sudan, they had nothing — not even a bucket to carry water home. For these women, a bucket is more than just a container; it’s a lifeline. ??? Our team distributed over 1,000 buckets and jerry cans to internally displaced women in Ayod so they could bring safe drinking water home. We also supported nearly 8,000 households with critical education on safe water practices, helping them protect their loved ones from waterborne diseases. Women, like those pictured here, have become community champions, teaching others about the importance of safe water through peer-to-peer groups. These efforts have created a ripple effect, spreading knowledge far beyond the initial recipients. ??Access to safe water is critical to human health and well-being. We celebrate that thousands of IDPs now have safe water for drinking, cooking and cleaning as they rebuild their lives in Ayod. #Water #SouthSudan #LOSIH #CommunityChampions

?? A heartfelt thank you to the World Cocoa Foundation for the opportunity to discuss Ecuador with industry leaders at the 2025 Partnership Meeting in S?o Paulo, Brazil. It was an honor to share how Corus organization Lutheran World Relief is collaborating with our partners in Ecuador to drive sustainability in the cocoa sector. Together with Coalición Cacao Ecuador, Anecacao, and FEDEXPOR, our Corus team presented key findings from successful cocoa strategies implemented in Ecuador and outlined a roadmap for developing a five-year sustainability plan for Ecuador’s cocoa industry. Excited to see where this collaboration will take us – and the future of Ecuador’s cocoa sector! ?? Access the presentation here and join us in looking ahead: https://qrco.de/bfqU5S #WCFPM #SustainableCocoa #CocoaAction #Ecuador Asociación Nacional de Exportadores de Cacao en Grano e Industriales del Ecuador - ANECACAO Federación Ecuatoriana de Exportadores - FEDEXPOR

???? Happy National Potato Chip Day! Have you ever thought about the story behind each bag of these salty snacks? We want to tell you about one such story from Castrovirreyna, Peru. Over a decade ago, a terrible drought ravaged the remote Andean region, causing malnutrition rates to rise. Corus organization Lutheran World Relief stepped in and began working with our local partner CEDINCO to address food security and strengthen sustainable livelihoods. Through collaborative efforts in the years since, indigenous farmers are now utilizing organic production methods, improving crop yields, and transforming their surplus produce into a viable source of income. And the story gets even more vibrant with the region's colorful native potatoes! As part of a cooperative, farmers are now producing potatoes for the international market, with their spuds traveling as far as Europe to be processed into artisan chips. At Corus, we’re committed to planting seeds of hope for the future, one potato at a time. Happy snacking! #NationalPotatoChipDay #InternationalMarkets #Nutrition #Peru

???? Meet Taapsee Chaudhary. ???? She’s carving out her family’s economic future in rural Nepal through carpentry. For years, Taapsee and her husband struggled to make ends meet. But despite taking on every opportunity available to them, financial hardships weighed heavily on their family. Everything changed when Taapsee took a bold step to enroll in vocational training through Corus organization Lutheran World Relief, choosing carpentry—a field dominated by men—over more traditional paths like tailoring or farming. With a few months of training, financial literacy lessons, and the necessary tools in hand, Taapsee launched her own carpentry business. Today, she works alongside her brother-in-law and a small team, her monthly income surging from 15,000 NPR to an inspiring 50,000 NPR! She is building a better future for her children by sending them to school and working towards constructing a new home. ?? Watch the full video to see how Taapsee’s determination and Lutheran World Relief’s training opened up new opportunities for her and her family and inspired women in her community to break barriers for their own success. #Women #Nepal #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #Carpentry

Libranita is a charismatic leader in the Cinta Rakyat community of the Karo Regency of North Sumatra, Indonesia. She cares deeply about the health and wellness of her community and has dedicated herself to improving local sanitation and hygiene. When community garbage banks were being set up around her area through a partnership between The Starbucks Foundation and Corus organization Lutheran World Relief, Libranita jumped at the chance to get involved and soon was elected to the management committee of her community’s garbage bank. Cinta Rakyat’s garbage bank is now considered one of the most active garbage banks in the area. Libranita not only earns additional income from her work with the garbage bank. She gains a sense of fulfillment in helping her community. “When I am involved in the garbage bank, I feel happy and proud. We are also protecting our environment and serve as an example for others,” Libranita shares. ???? Watch Libranita tell her own story (and learn more about garbage banks). ? #WomenLeaders #Starbucks #Indonesia #WASH

?? Meet Rodrigo?? Young Rodrigo is proud of his family’s cacao farm in the VRAEM region of Peru. His mom is a key member of the Qori Warmi women-led cacao cooperative that is transforming livelihoods in the area. Supported by Corus organization Lutheran World Relief for more than six years, the cooperative now has 85 members and produces nearly 200 tons of cocoa annually. Whenever Rodrigo’s mom, Daria, returns from a training session with the cooperative, she shares what she has learned with him and the family. Instead of looking for jobs elsewhere, Rodrigo already knows he wants to stay in the community when he finishes school. ?? “I’m going to process chocolates. I’m going to work here. There is going to be income,” Rodrigo proudly shares. Learn more about the cooperative from Daria here: https://lnkd.in/eGi5BhJt #Peru #Youth #YouthEmpowerment #Farming #Cacao #Cocoa #NextGeneration

??Responding to the humanitarian crisis in Goma As violence escalates in Eastern DRC, nearly 5 million people have been displaced, with 300,000 newly displaced in Goma alone. Families are facing food shortages, lack of clean water, overwhelmed hospitals, and widespread trauma—yet in the face of this devastation, Corus organization IMA World Health’s dedicated staff and partners are stepping up to provide life-saving assistance. In collaboration with community-based organizations and health facilities, IMA is conducting urgent needs assessments to understand the specific requirements of displaced populations and the most vulnerable groups, including women, children, and those with health conditions. As the crisis worsens, more support is urgently needed in the following areas: ??Delivering critical medical care ?? Providing clean water and cholera prevention ?? Supporting survivors of violence ??Delivering essential supplies ?? Learn more about the crisis and what can be done to help the displaced. https://bit.ly/4ho3vvC #HumanitarianAction #DRCcrisis #Goma #IDPs

?? Rebuilding Lives After Disaster: The Work of Corus International ?? Two years ago today, on February 6, 2023, thousands of lives were forever changed. by the earthquakes that took place in Türkiye. For survivors like ?a?la Sa?lam, the path forward has been anything but easy. Losing her husband, mother, sister, and brother-in-law in the disaster, ?a?la found herself navigating unimaginable grief while caring for her four children. Thanks to the dedication and compassion of Corus International and its partner, the International Blue Crescent (IBC), ?a?la and her children have found stability in a container home in K?r?khan. But our work goes beyond providing shelter—it’s about restoring hope and giving families the tools they need to rebuild their futures. Our team works tirelessly on the ground, ensuring survivors like ?a?la receive not only physical necessities but also the support and encouragement they need to dream again. ?a?la’s story reminds us why we do this work—because even in the face of overwhelming loss, the resilience of the human spirit shines brightest when it’s met with compassion and action. Together, we can create a future of hope for disaster survivors. Learn more about our work and how you can join us in making a difference. ?? ?? Want to know more about ?a?la's incredible story of survival and resilience? Watch her journey in our latest Displaced Voices episode or read more at the link below. Her courage and determination will inspire you and remind us all why this work is so vital. https://bit.ly/3WLc637 #DisplacedVoices #TürkiyeEarthquake #DisasterRelief

????This World NTD Day, Corus organization IMA World Health joins our partners around the globe in celebrating the incredible strides made in the control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). ??Together, we’ve witnessed lives saved, communities uplifted, and hope restored. But the fight is far from over – 1.5 billion people worldwide are still impacted by NTDs. We must continue to unite and act, so we can beat NTDs for good. #WorldNTDDay #BeatNTDs #UniteActEliminate