2026 in Action: How we helped communities move forward, together

A year can be measured in the challenges that dominate headlines: Violent conflicts, sudden disasters, widespread hunger, ongoing displacement.

But this year can be measured in other ways, too: Neighbors taking steps to protect themselves from flooding. Farmers growing food despite extreme weather and war. Families working to rebuild after crushing destruction.

When communities can connect to the right resources, they can begin to chart pathways through crisis. And when opportunities open up, families can continue building toward the futures they imagine for themselves.

In 2026, with your support, our teams around the world reached 40.4 million people who are actively defining what it means to prosper on their own terms. Each one of our supporters is a vital part of this work—and your continued contributions help fuel positive change alongside communities.

This year also marked a new chapter for our organization. We became Prosper Global, a new name that reflects our dedication to relentlessly pursue prosperity for all.

The stories we’ve shared this year offer a glimpse of what communities are making possible around the world—building and reinventing—despite unimaginable hardships. They refuse to settle for survival. And neither do we.

Responding to crisis is just the beginning

From the escalating conflict-driven displacement crisis in Yemen to the deadly Ebola outbreak rapidly spreading across Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and beyond, Prosper Global is delivering critical aid during emergencies—and helping communities rebuild stronger than before.

In August, catastrophic flash floods struck Nepal, sweeping away homes, farmland, businesses, and infrastructure. Thousands needed places to shelter and essentials like clean water. Prosper Global was already there.

Our teams reached the most heavily flood-affected communities in Nuwakot, within days after the flooding. Alongside local partners, and with support from donors like you, we rapidly delivered food, shelter materials, and hygiene supplies to hundreds of families. Hundreds of additional families in Kispang received cash assistance, giving them flexibility to prioritize their own needs. Now, we’re working alongside local partners to dig out and clear debris from roads, buildings, and houses. By hiring local workers, community members can continue to earn wages and buy what their families need most—even as the recovery is ongoing.

In central Nepal, we restored the water system in Tallo Bidur and our teams are working to rebuild the water supply and irrigation systems in Sunakheti, supporting 200 households and the 1,900 students who attend the local high school.

Since 2005, Prosper Global has worked with communities across Nepal, building strong local partnerships that make a rapid response possible when disaster strikes. But our work doesn't stop when immediate danger passes. Our programs help communities prepare for future risks, protect their homes and businesses, and recover more quickly when disasters hit.

Building lasting change beyond survival

Across the globe, the need remains urgent and continues to grow for families and communities experiencing prolonged conflict and displacement. Even though the road ahead is uncertain, people continue to find ways forward.

In Gaza, our local teams are finding ways to deliver food, clean water for famlies, and access to power and internet for tech workers despite blockades and immense challenges. Communities in Ukraine are restarting businesses, planting crops in the midst of war, and creating safe spaces for one another as drone strikes and fighting continues. Prosper Global stays connected to communities—helping to prepare for what comes next.

Having survived a fourth year of conflict, families across Sudan are seeking safety from the unrelenting violence. People are constantly on the move, often fleeing to safer, remote areas where food is scarce. Prosper Global continues to support farmers to grow more crops, adapt to climate challenges, and feed more people as they resettle. Meanwhile, in eastern Sudan, far from the country’s main conflict zones, we’ve helped more than 25,000 acres of farmland in Kassala reconnect to a dependable water source.

The Kalahoot canal laid dry for seven years. Thousands of farmers in Kassala relied on the canal to bring in a steady flow of water from the nearby Gash River.

This year, Prosper Global teams worked with the community to clear out the canal and reconnect the community to a lifeline. More food is growing at a time when conflict is disrupting farming across Sudan and driving up prices. As the canal waters flow again, 5,000 smallholder farmers once again have reliable irrigation and can grow higher-value crops across a greater area of land.

Creating a future where everyone can prosper

So, what does it mean to prosper? Earlier this year, we asked people to share what prosperity means to them, in their own words. We learned that there’s no single path to a better future. Prosperity looks different in every community. Your continued support is key to creating the conditions and generating the opportunities that people need to move beyond survival and prosper, however they define it for themselves.

This year, amid the hardship people are experiencing each day, communities around the world are meeting the moment. Families are finding ways to move forward—protecting their homes, crops, jobs, and loved ones. Together, we're helping build a future where more people can pursue the full life they envision.

Thank you for your support. It’s what enables us to respond quickly to the challenges communities are facing right now. And create opportunities to make progress on the things that matter most to them. Today, tomorrow, and together.