People often say that aid goes to waste. However, the results from Bidibidi, Uganda tell a different story: in four years, thousands of people have gained education, livelihoods, and renewed hope. Dependence on external aid has decreased significantly.
Does aid really reach those it is meant for? And how can the change brought about by development cooperation be measured reliably? Join us on a monitoring trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland has granted Fida 20.8 million euros for development cooperation and 3.5 million euros for humanitarian assistance for the years 2026–2029.
Soap-making changed Upendo’s life in Tanzania. Through Fida’s work, women gain livelihood opportunities, education, and hope for their entire community.
Tanzanian Lucy found her own path and built a thriving business. Fida and the Free Pentecostal Church of Tanzania’s Tunandoto programme is transforming women’s lives all across Tanzania.