Thank You Volunteer Danette
As we continue celebrating National Volunteer Month, a big THANK YOU goes out to JJoy’s first volunteer teacher assistant. Danette spent a week working with teachers and students in Cambodia before also contributing to the construction of a new home. We are grateful for her enthusiasm to try out this new (to us) program and […]
Thank you Nepal Teams
Today, as a part of National Volunteer Month, we are celebrating our intrepid JJoy Nepal Volunteers! These two teams travelled and volunteered in Upper Mustang, where the windy mountain roads and unheated guesthouses didn’t phase them. We are grateful for their passion for helping others and willingness to try something new! We have now served […]
Emergency Response
This week we learned that a hard-working family in Cambodia experienced a devastating loss. A tragic house fire—caused by a faulty electrical connection—completely destroyed this family’s home. Heartbreakingly, the mother of the family passed away the following day, overwhelmed by loss. All of their possessions, land documents, and family records have been destroyed. Thanks to […]
Knee high!
Knee high by the fourth of….January. It *is* the southern hemisphere, after all! Thanks to the right combination of weather, fertilizer, good planning and lots of hard work by the team in Malawi, the Henry and Effie Memorial Victory Garden is off to a great start for the 2024/2025 growing season. Thanks to everyone who […]
A BIG Build
Our work in Cambodia continues in a BIG way! Last week, the construction of 1 home and 11 – yes ELEVEN – toilets was completed. This project, funded by generous JJoy donors, improved the lives of 40 individuals. Amazing! A sanitary latrine makes a huge difference for families living poverty. With better hygiene, individuals get […]
First comes rain, then comes corn!
Good news from Malawi! This week the rains finally arrived and we have been able to plant maize for the 2024/2025 growing season. Seeds will mature over the next few months and harvest is expected in April. Thanks for your support!
Construction is Underway
Construction of the Centro Recreativo Joy is now underway! This 3400 sf building will provide a first of its kind community space in the small village of Mutua, Mozambique. The building’s foundation is nearly complete and soon the walls will start going up! Thanks to everyone who has supported this project so far – there’s […]
The Chickens are Here!
The coop has suddenly gotten very noisy – the chickens have arrived! We’re so excited thinking about all the children at Love in Action Malawi’s afterschool program who will soon be able to enjoy protein-packed meals. We’re also incredibly grateful for your generosity! So far today, you’ve raised $2,600. That’s nearly halfway to our goal […]
Giving Tuesday Starts Now
#GivingTuesday is here! Today we are excited to take our Nutrition Program to the next level. Your donation will provide vital support as we farm corn and raise chickens to provide nutritious meals to more than 400 students per day through our partner Love in Action – Malawi. Join us in this global movement to […]
That’s a Wrap in Nepal
It’s always hard to say goodbye! Volunteers at this years Upper Mustang Free Health Camp, supported by JJoy Foundation and organized by Himalayan Guge Organization, have completed their work and are on their way home. Over the course of 4 days, we treated more than 335 patients from 10+ villages in the Upper Mustang region. […]