Notice of Closure
As of October 2025, JDA International is in the process of closing operations after 32 years of dedicated service. This site preserves our history and achievements for reflection and reference. Thank you to our partners, donors, staff, and communities in Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and beyond.
Our work continues to impact lives through completed projects and ongoing resettlement support via affiliates like the Grand Valley Resettlement Program.
A Brief Overview
Founded in 1993 by Bob Hedlund, JDA International focused on holistic, transformational development in Central Asia. We partnered with local communities to address poverty, agriculture, clean water, health, infrastructure, and emergency aid—primarily in Uzbekistan (starting 1993) and Afghanistan (expanding 2001). Key highlights include drilling 74 wells serving 68,000 people, introducing sustainable farming techniques, and evacuating 600+ Afghan allies in 2021-2022 amid crisis.
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