Naina’s success meant she could feed her family and earn funds from crops sold to her community.
Julio and Naina live 13,000 kilometres apart, but they share a similar life journey — working hard on a few acres of land to push back against hunger for their families.
As pests decimated his melon patch in Nicaragua, Julio grew increasingly desperate. Across the globe in Nepal, Naina struggled to bring in a meager harvest with traditional farming methods. Food was scarce in both of their homes, and discouragement cut deep.
But Julio and Naina were not alone. In each of their communities, Convoy of Hope agriculture specialists arrived and shared valuable insights.
“I’ve learned new techniques for fertilisation, care, and nutrition of the melon crop,” Julio said.
With the knowledge and support Convoy offered, Julio expanded his field to 2.5 acres and saw his income climb with a successful harvest.
Naina studied off-season vegetable farming and other strategies. “After joining Convoy of Hope, I’m farming using modern techniques,” she said.
Her success soon meant she could feed her family and earn funds from crops sold to her community.
Both Julio and Naina saw a powerful multiplication principle come to life.
Naina partnered with five other women to put into action the strategies Convoy had taught.
Julio was quick to share his newfound expertise.
“Sharing ideas and knowledge with my fellow producers is important to me,” he said.
“Collaborating with others helps us prosper together.”
In 2025 …
More Than
49,000
Participants Trained in Agriculture in 2025
This program report originally ran in the U.S. edition of Hope Quarterly 41: 2025 Year in Review.
