Goats bring hope

Goats bring hope

Krishnamaya Shahi lives in a remote village reached only by an hour-long motorbike ride and a seven-hour walk through the mountainous landscape from Jumla, western Nepal. The 26-year-old mother of three works hard with her husband on nearby farmland but the harvest...
Overcoming violence, growing in hope

Overcoming violence, growing in hope

So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27 Biphana Kori is a woman made in the image of God, a valued member of an INF self-help group, and a survivor of domestic violence. Biphana’s...
Thank you and farewell, Phil

Thank you and farewell, Phil

This month, we are sad to formally farewell our Chief Executive Officer, Philip Morris, as he hands over to Ben Thurley. Over his past nine years of service, Phil has served INF tirelessly, and has done a great job at helping more Australians develop a heart for...
Growing strong

Growing strong

Laknu Kami lives in a remote, rural area of Jumla, western Nepal. She and her family of eight depend on the yearly agricultural harvest for survival. However, their land is small and food production is only viable for two to three months each year. Each month Laknu...
Dignity and decision-making

Dignity and decision-making

Ranipura Shahi lives with her husband and three children in Buwa Village, western Nepal. In just a few years she has seen a radical and positive change in her community as the voices of women have finally been recognised and heard. Long-held beliefs that women should...