08/20/2026
Like many families in their community, Apolo and Sylivia relied on subsistence farming and faced challenges linked to low agricultural yields, poor sanitation, and limited access to savings.
Through practical training, improved inputs, household coaching, backyard gardens, VSLA participation, and community leadership, Apolo and Sylivia began improving their agricultural output, household health and food security, and their ability to plan for the future. Their story shows what progress looks like when households have the tools, knowledge, and local support to build more resilient livelihoods over time.
Read more in our 2025 Annual Report: https://raisingthevillage.org/posts/2025-annual-report