Our Impact

Village Rise is a community-led organization committed to strengthening vulnerable communities by expanding access to essential resources and opportunities. Since 2020, we have partnered with trusted local leaders and organizations across Iran, Jamaica, and Niger to design and implement programs that are rooted in lived experience, cultural context, and long-term sustainability.

Our work begins with listening. We walk alongside communities as partners, building on what already exists rather than introducing external solutions. Through this approach, we strengthen local systems, foster self-empowerment, and create lasting impact across our five core pillars: Community Outreach, Education, Food Security, Health Care, and Shelter & Housing.

Transforming Lives in Golestan Province, Iran

Iran

In partnership with Danehaye Mehr, Village Rise implements deeply rooted, community-driven initiatives across Golestan Province, expanding access to education, healthcare, and essential infrastructure for underserved rural communities.

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Programs & Initiatives

Community Outreach

  • Development of community-centered spaces, including soccer fields that serve as hubs for youth engagement, mentorship, and connection

  • Cultural preservation initiatives, including music programs, festivals, and arts-based engagement

  • Direct, case-based support for families with urgent needs

Education

  • Construction and renovation of schools, expanding access to primary and secondary education

  • Creation of safe, structured learning environments that enable continued education, particularly for girls

  • Support for students with diverse needs, including inclusive and special education programming

Food Security

  • Large-scale distribution of food and essential household goods across rural villages

  • Locally driven identification systems ensuring support reaches the most vulnerable families

Health Care

  • Construction of a Roadside Emergency Center providing life-saving care to thousands across remote communities

  • Significant reduction in emergency response times, improving access to urgent care

Shelter & Housing

  • School and community infrastructure improvements, including sanitation upgrades

  • Support for stable, safe environments that enable both learning and daily living

Empowering Lives in Jamaica

Jamaica

In partnership with the Independent Baptist Mission for Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, Village Rise supports youth and families through consistent education, food access, and community-based programming in Trelawny and surrounding areas.

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Programs & Initiatives

Community Outreach

  • Individualized, case-based support for students and families

  • Ongoing collaboration with local leaders to identify and respond to evolving needs

Education

  • Saturday School program providing academic support, mentorship, and structured learning

  • Safe and consistent environment reinforcing education across multiple age groups

  • Long-term program continuity supporting sustained community impact

Food Security

  • Weekly meal provision integrated into educational programming

  • Ongoing food distribution supporting families facing economic hardship

Health Care

  • Emergency assistance supporting families during urgent medical or financial challenges

Shelter & Housing

  • Home-building initiatives improving safety and long-term stability for families

Changing Lives in Niger

Niger

In partnership with Amman Imman and the Hamsa Girls Education Center, Village Rise supports girls from remote nomadic communities through safe housing, education, and structured pathways toward long-term independence.

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Programs & Initiatives

Community Outreach

  • Integration of mother-educators providing cultural continuity, mentorship, and emotional support

  • Community-rooted program design aligned with local needs and traditions

Education

  • Full sponsorship of girls’ education beginning in middle school and continuing through key academic milestones

  • Support through completion of the BEPC (national secondary credential), enabling access to further education

    and employment pathways

  • Individualized learning journeys based on each girl’s starting point and circumstances

Food Security

  • Daily meal provision ensuring consistent nourishment for all students in the program

Health Care

  • Access to medical care and wellness support within a stable residential setting

Shelter & Housing

  • Safe boarding environment providing housing, meals, supervision, and daily care

  • Stable foundation enabling girls to remain in school and complete their education