United Nations Development Programme (UNDP/PNUD)

In Botswana’s Okavango region, women have woven intricate baskets for generations, sustaining their families and communities. But today, their craft is threatening their eyesight. Prolonged weaving and poor materials are causing severe eye strain, threatening their vision and ability to earn a living. Mme Kutsira, who has supported her family through weaving for over 45 years, is losing her eyesight. With diminished vision, her income has reduced as she can no longer create intricate patterns with ease. Mme Kare Setoya has already lost sight in one eye, forcing her daughter to put her education on hold, while she assists her. This crisis affects 250 other women in the region. With your help, we can change their futures. By raising $155,000, we can: Provide sight-restoring surgeries for 100 women Distribute protective eyewear to 250 weavers Bring mobile health clinics to remote villages Install solar panels in 100 homes to improve working conditions Your donation will directly impact these women’s lives. Donate now to help restore their vision, preserve their craft, and bring hope to their families.

Protect Wildlife and Livelihoods in Bhutan’s Highlands Help 149 Bhutanese highlanders protect their lifeline—the yaks! The highland communities of Bhutan lead a life that’s both rugged and breathtaking, herding yaks at jaw-dropping altitudes of over 4000 meters above sea level. But increasing human-wildlife conflict has made their lives harder. They spend sleepless nights guarding their yaks from snow leopards and the Himalayan wolves. The highland community depends on yaks for livelihood. Thus, every yak lost is a serious blow to their daily sustenance. On an average, around 159 yaks, mostly the babies, are killed by wildlife. Apart from impacting their livelihoods, this human-wildlife conflict leads to retaliatory killings of wildlife, disrupting biodiversity and mountain ecosystems. Fortunately, the community has found a solution. Portable corral iron mesh has proved to be highly effective in protecting the yaks from wildlife. But not every family can afford this solution. This is where you can make a difference. Donate now to help 149 Bhutanese highland families in Gasa, Haa, Bumthang and Trongsa districts to buy portable corral iron mesh. Your contribution will not only safeguard the livelihoods of these remote highland communities but also protect wildlife from retaliatory killings, paving the path for human-wildlife harmony and help preserve the nomadic ways of life. $20: You will be helping save 1 Baby Yak $50: You will be helping save 2+ Baby Yak $100: You will be helping save 5+ Baby Yak $375: You will be supporting one family to install an entire corral iron mesh helping save 15+ Baby Yaks