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Europe & Eurasia

Albania

Before & After

• Clinic Rehab Strengthens Cooperation

Case Study

• Albania - Tourism office promotes local business
• Technology expands university's window to the world
• Students Enlisted to Tackle Domestic Violence
• Bringing Pediatric Guidelines to Albania
• Raising the Bar for Attorneys
• Giving Voice to Women’s Legal Rights

First Person

• Technology Expands Competitive Agribusiness
• Learning Abroad,Inspiring Change at Home
• New Way Of Doing Business For Dairy Processor
• From Cow to the Store Quality Counts

Photo & Caption

• Sharing Valuable Lending Lessons

Snapshot

• A Mark of Quality for Albanian Tourism
• Pioneering the Fight Against Trafficking
• Protecting Women’s Legal Rights
• Soap Opera Teaches Life Lessons
• Trafficked Children Get a Fresh Start
• Rooting Out Government Corruption
• A Towel Maker Corners the Market
• Mobilizing for Free Elections
• Enforcing the Copyright Law in Albania

Armenia

Before & After

• Increasing Government Building Energy Efficiency

Case Study

• Providing Heat to Schools In Armenia

First Person

• Dairy Drink Producer Helps Community

Photo & Caption

• Turning Swords Into See Saws and Swings

Snapshot

• Redoubling a Pledge to the Environment
• Creating a Warmer Welcome for Guests

Azerbaijan

Before & After

• Rebuilding Emergency Medicine

Case Study

• Azerbaijan Joins Fight on Financial Crime
• Former Scientist Builds Apiary Business

First Person

• A True Test of Character
• Business Competition Showcases Best & Brightest

Photo & Caption

• Working to Strengthen Civil Society

Snapshot

• Meeting the Need for High-quality Feed
• Preserving Culture Through Enterprise
• Hazelnuts Meet Global Quality Standards
• Poultry Producer Expands Business
• Better Profits Are No Small Potatoes
• Farmer Navigates Tricky Watermelon Market
• Improving Child Survival and Health
• Student Committee Holds First Elections
• Keeping Children Healthy

Belarus

Photo & Caption

• Alfalfa Brings Success to Farmer in Belarus

First Person

• Intern Becomes Chief Accountant

Snapshot

• USAID Assistance Boosts Belarusian Farm
• Volunteer Aids Agricultural Businesses
• Spinning Compost Into Gold
• No-Till Farming Saves Company Money
• Helping Private Farming Take Root
• Milk Free Flowing at Improved Dairy

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Case Study

• A Future for Independent Journalism
• Organic Buckwheat Wins New Markets
• Bankruptcy Gives a Second Chance
• Organic Mushroom Sales Blossom
• Independent TV Network Finds Strength In Numbers

First Person

• Radio Station Bridges Ethnic Divide
• A Refugee Returns and Rebuilds
• For One Family, A Cow Is Golden

Photo & Caption

• Learning to Ask for Help
• Historic Sale Brings New Jobs and Technology

Snapshot

• Coordinating the Country’s Court Cases
• A Speedier Path to Starting a Business
• Families Help Children in Crisis
• Six Minutes for a Birth Certificate
• Attracting Dutch Tourists
• Fruits, Veggies Make Thriving Business
• Betting on Tourism in Sarajevo
• Cutting the Red Tape
• Exposing the Truth at Any Cost
• Revised Law Speeds Justice
• Families Open Their Homes to Orphans
• USAID Loan Makes Company A “Grand” Success

Bulgaria

Before & After

• Dream of Learning Center Comes True
• Renovated Intensive Care Unit Serves Over 100,000

Case Study

• Mediation Keeps Lights on for the Roma
• Training Eyes On Four Paws
• Expanding Philanthropy Efforts Locally
• Bulgarian Courts Go On The Record
• 50,000 Bulgarians Benefit from Employment Service
• Bulgaria Reforms Laws on Not-for-Profits

First Person

• A Mentor to Business Savvy Students
• Visit Gives Woman a New Direction
• Grant Expand's Factory's Opportunities
• Entrepreneur Brings Internet to Roma
• Mussels and Perserverance Pay Off
• Traveling To Share and Preserve
• Pain D’Or Packed 100th million Croissant in Bulgaria

Photo & Caption

• Loan Brings City Bigger and Better Road
• Group Helps Youth Reach New Heights
• Recovering from the Floods
• Community Fund Revitalizes Bulgarian Towns

Snapshot

• Village Builds Toward Better Health
• "You Choose!" Is National Catch Phrase
• Positive Energy For Community Change
• Television Show Roots Out Corruption
• When Dreams Have Wheels
• IT Centers Adapting to Disabled People
• Sharing Religions and a Community
• Town Creates Hub for Disabled People
• Cameras Shed Spotlight on the Roma
• Social Enterprise Enjoys Sweet Success
• Internet Dreams for Disadvantaged Children

Croatia

Before & After

• Electricity Restored to Villages in Branesci

Cast Study

• New Management for Faster Growth

First Person

• Co-op Gives Pig Farmers Hope For Better Future

Photo Caption

• Strengthening Civil Society Sector

Snapshot

• Climate Station Bears New Fruit
• Quality Assurance for Nonprofits
• One Hundred Percent Return for Farms
• Citizens Advocate for Change
• From Backyard Business to Top Employer

Cyprus

Before & After

• Restoring an Historic Mosque

Success Stories

• Saving the Symbol of Peace

Georgia

Before & After

• A Tax Fairy Tale Comes True
• Green Light for Greens Growers

First Person

• Training Promotes Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Land Privatization Opens Doors
• Community Work Motivates a Student
• Fighting for the Rights of the Disabled

Case Study

• Citizens Rally Around a Cleaner Kaspi
• A City Takes Ownership of Its Assets
• Ethnic Youth Learn About Government
• Empowering Local Government
• Teachers’ Association Restores Water to School

Photo and Caption

• Celebrating Healthy Lifestyles
• Participation Builds a Bridge

Snapshot

• Helping Newly Insured Navigate Health Plans
• Promoting Healthy Lifestyles
• Cultivating Georgia’s Herb Industry
• Engaging Women on Civic Involvement
• Raising the Need for Early Detection
• Energy Overhaul Wins Top Award
• Energizing Parliament With Youth
• Georgia Attracts Foreign Investors
• Keeping Newborns Warm and Healthy
• A “Spot On” Treatment for Tuberculosis
• A Walk to Raise Awareness Saves Lives
• Laid-off Workers Get a Break
• A Big Victory for Small Loans
• Pediatric ER Becomes a National Model
• Citizens Engage Local Government
• Building a Top Business School
• Leasing Boosts Georgian Agribusiness

Kosovo

Before & After

• Young Children Learn About Diversity
• Construction Unites Ethnic Groups
• Training Program Makes Walking Easier

Case Study

• Holding Elected Officials Accountable
• Improving Student Services
• Improved Asphalt Brings Better Roads
• Consumers Demand Food Safety
• Justice Moves Faster
• Tailored Loans Boost Dairy Production
• Better Feed Brings More Milk
• Youth Energize Development Plans
• Campaign Raises Voter Awareness
• Citizens Lay Foundation for Rebuilding Village School

First Person

• Listening to a Baby’s Heartbeat

Photo & Caption

• Three-year After-school English and Computer Project Comes to an End
• Enhancing Education in Kosovo Schools
• Businesswoman Opens Doors
• New Cheeses Capture Local Market
• Building Roads and Mending Relations
• Veterinarian Starts Classes for Farmers
• Carpenter Eyes European Markets
• Kosovo Municipal Election

Snapshot

• A First for Private Daycare
• Career Center Puts Students on Professional Paths
• New Tax System Pays for Roads, Parks
• Family Builds Rock Solid Business
• Better Feed Brings Milk and Income
• Wood Processors Build Strong Market
• Dairy Workers Boost Product Safety
• Pharmaceuticals, from Humble to Hi-Tech
• Young Hands Brighten City Walls
• Local Eggs Now Compete with Imports
• Rebuilding Communities Together
• Building the Law Profession in Kosovo
• Transforming Banking System in Kosovo

Macedonia

Case Study

• Providing Online Tools for Students
• Restoring Voting Rights and Value to Shareholders
• Macedonia Makes Civics a National Standard
• Union Leadership Supports Diversity

First Person

• Banks and Banking vs. Earthquakes and Hackers

Photo & Caption

• Youth Answer the President’s Challenge

Snapshot

• Certification through Practice, Not Attendance
• Macedonian Teachers Win European Grand Prix
• Opening the World to Disabled People
• Manual Helps Media Fight Corruption
• Town Responds to Local Energy Needs
• Learning to Love Computers
• Investors and Business Leaders Meet
• Fighting Fires Unites Communities
• Professionalizing the Insurance Market
• Mayors Join Forces for Efficiency
• Citizenship Opens New Doors
• Women Politicians Stir Things Up
• Macedonian Workers Choose Pensions
• This Future Scientist Is Going Places
• Villager Opens Room with a View
• Mayor’s Initiative Doubles Tax Base
• Industry Clusters Bring Infinite Solutions
• New Actuaries Boost Business
• Macedonian Shoes Hit Aussie Sidewalks
• Small Grants Unite Communities
• Giving a New Face to Dairy Packaging
• Improving Education for Roma Students

Moldova

Case Study

• Moldovan Winery Revamps Its Style
• Firm Succeeds After Marketing Makeover
• Firm's Shift of Focus Revives Industry
• Parliament Passes Pro-Business Law
• New Cattle Raising Techniques Pay Off
• Flexible Financing - A New Solution

First Person

• From Housemaid to Entrepreneur
• Fashion Maven Takes On Milan
• Farmers Enjoy Sweet Success of Dairy Industry

Photo & Caption

• Baking up Profits
• Fresh Apples, All Year-Round
• Local Co-op Lifts Dairy Profits

Snapshot

• Nurturing Moldova’s Market for Produce
• Saving Energy Raises Firm’s Revenues
• Building Businesses and Friendships
• More Productivity Brings More Clients
• Citizens Renovate Community Center
• One-Stop Shops Bring Efficiency
• Project Gives Birth to Community Spirit
• Smoothing the Path for Business
• Broadcasting the Pulse of the City
• New Legislation Chops Regulations
• Entering a New Era of Business
• Spring Water, Straight from the Tap
• Moldovan Families Turn Surplus Milk Into Cash
• Turning a Vision Into a Profitable Business Venture
• Building Bridges Between Profit and Community

Romania

Before & After

• Flood-Damaged Health Clinic Reopens
• Creanga Land Park Opens in Tirgu Neamt, Romania!
• Community Centers Bring Community Services

Case Study

• Helping Housing Efforts In Romania
• Funding at Critical Moment Spurs Growth
• Historic Win for Romanian Community
• Small Project Assistance Leads to Big Changes
• Enterprises Reduce Pollution and Save Money
• Open Your Eyes! Open Your Heart!
• Partnership Prevents Child Abandonment

First Person

• Small Farmers Bring Home More Bacon
• Young Mother Charts New Path
• A Telecenter Saves a Young Life
• Romanian Municipality Plan Capital Investments
• Bringing New Ideas to Romanian Agricultural Sector
• Community Centers Find New Purpose in Romania
• Project Changes Destinies in Romania
• Romanian Center Helps the Disabled
• The Elderly of Vatra Donei Have A Safer Future
• Emergency Assistance In Romania’s Countryside
• USAID Taught Us To Identify Our Problems

Photo & Caption:

• New Bridge Reconnects a Community
• Fighting Avian Flu - With Puppets!
• Breaking Bread with Street Children
• Roma Children: Ready, Willing, and Able
• Linking Villages to the World
• Open Your Eyes! Open Your Heart!

Snapshot

• Monitoring and Testing Water
• Child Welfare Improves
• Telecenters Connect Romanians
• Village Welcomes Small Families
• Improving Mobility for the Disabled
• Made by the Disabled, for the Disabled
• Attracting Tourists from Afar
• Law Experts Support Continued Reform
• School Gains Access to Running Water
• Surviving the Streets in Romania
• Citizens Request Transparent Local Government
• Live-Saving Health Seminars Come to Romania
• USAID Loans Make Business Plans a Reality
• Local Government Creates Landmark Partnership
• Democratic Process Yields Results in Romania
• Empowering Citizens To Improve Their Community

Russia

Case Study

• HIV Campaign Reaches Out to Youth
• Strengthening Independent TV in Russia
• Improving Maternal and Infant Care in Russia

First Person

• Strengthening Independent TV in Russia
• Helping Farmers Plan For A Better Future
• Russia’s Future Leaders Speak in Simple Words

Photo & Caption

• Collaboration Improves Russian Dairy Industry
• Entrepreneur Finds Success in Russian Far East

Snapshot

• Breaking Down Barriers Through Film
• Rehabilitation Gives Family New Life
• Community Learns to Take Action
• U.S. Volunteer Helps Farmer Increase Production

Serbia & Montenegro

Case Study

• Re-engaging the Public on Policy Issues
• Recycling to Lessen Tourism’s Impact
• Enhancing Serbia’s Market Competitiveness
• Helping Serbians Legalize Their Homes
• Legal Aid Project Brings Justice to Ethnic Albanians
• Saving The Lives Of Women In Serbia
• 10,000 Pupils in Serbia Promote Energy Efficiency
• Empowerment Through Community Mobilization

First Person

• Touchdown for Teamwork
• Refugee Looks to the Future
• Helping Family-Owned Dairy in Serbia
• Educating the Serbian Public About Taxes

Photo & Caption

• Improving Electricity Supply For Citizens In Presevo
• A New Home For Radio-TV B92

Snapshot

• Local Council Revives Community
• Enterprising Loans Spur Growth
• Internships Spark Interest in Parliament
• Moot Court Energizes Law Students
• Apparel Company Dazzles Top Clients
• Working Capital Expands Business in Serbia
• USAID In Serbia Increases Farmers’ Incomes

Ukraine

Case Study

• Cruise Ships Return to Crimea's Ports
• Promoting HIV/AIDS Awareness
• Agriculture Sector Sees Boost Through Transparency
• Adopting Standards Brings Growth to Business
• Ukrainian Farmers Find Strength in Numbers

First Person

• Small Farmers Sell to Supermarkets
• Ukrainian Glass Sparkles at Show
• A Farm Gets a Boost from Legal Aid
• Creating New Childbirth Traditions
• Adopting Standards Brings Growth to Business
• High-Speed Internet Revitalizes Business Centers
• Ukrainian Vegetable Growers Raise Incomes

Photo & Caption

• Better Veggies Yield Bigger Profits
• Cucumbers Make a Difference in Ukraine

Snapshot

• From Decay Grows New Opportunity
• Volunteers Catalyze Cannery’s Success
• HIV-Positive People Reveal Their Faces
• Hotline Protects Woman from Traffickers
• No More Slow Tourist Seasons
• Clever Branding Brings Recognition
• Made In Ukraine Becomes Fashionable
• Protecting and Promoting Property Rights
• Textile Sector Benefits from Cooperation
• Farmers Get Better Access to Inputs
• Trafficking Awareness Saves Lives
• Trafficking Victim Rebuilds Life at Home
• Tearing Down Barriers for HIV Mothers
• New Mother Learns to Live with HIV
• Doctors Learn HIV/AIDS Counseling
• Cereals Maker Tackles Global Markets
• Fish Company Taps into Global Markets
• A Free Market Brings Fresh Produce
• A Farmers' Market — On the Internet
• Saving the Tourist Season
• Dressing for Success
• Farmers Join Forces to Compete
• Creating Energy Solutions for Ukraine’s Industry
• Increasing Women’s Economic Empowerment

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