Not having access to clean water can be a death sentence in certain isolated villages. Water-borne diseases and dehydration are known to wipe out entire communities, so when BGR International partners had the opportunity to step in and help four villages gain access to safe drinking water, they did not hesitate. In one community, BGRI […]
The threat of further coronavirus outbreaks is a major stressor for people around the world right now, including those along the Asia Rim. One such community is benefitting from your help, as over 550 of their children are being trained on how to properly wear N90 masks and prevent further pollution in their communities so […]
Many villages in Southeast Asia have limited access to good healthcare. If someone in a rural area gets seriously injured, they often have to endure hours of difficult travel into a city center before getting the medical attention that they need. BGR International partners in one of these villages built a healthcare clinic and employed […]
For many craftsmen and construction workers in the villages of Thailand, it is difficult to get the proper safety equipment necessary to stay out of harm’s way while working. Accidents often happen that leave workers severely injured and unable to continue making money for their families. Even if an injury only keeps them from work […]
Staying warm in the mountains of Thailand is a challenge for villagers living under the poverty line. BGR International partners gathered Thai leaders who live in the mountain communities and distributed large, thick blankets for each one to deliver to their homes. Entire communities came out to receive the blankets when their leaders weren’t able […]
In one country along the Asia Rim, most families depend on farming and agriculture to make consistent money. If there is a drought or monsoons one season, an entire year’s worth of wages can be washed down the drain. Because of the uncertainty of the weather and crop growth, a lot of farmers and their […]
Education is key to breaking the cycle of generational poverty. In one country along the Asia Rim, your gifts are helping train almost 250 leaders and are benefitting more than 100,000 at-risk people! Here is how you are helping: 16 community leaders were trained in community development, project management, financial responsibility, and volunteer coordination. This […]
One of the most underdeveloped countries in the Asia Rim was facing drought and an outbreak of water-related diseases before BGR International stepped in. After hearing of the agricultural problems that farmers in the region were facing, BGRI partners were able to train the leaders of 30 different communities in sustainable farming processes! Additionally, after […]
