Notice of Closure
As of October 2025, JDA International has closed 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 Iraq.
Our work continues to impact lives through completed projects and ongoing resettlement support.
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), Afghanistan (2001) and Iraqi Kurdistan (2017). Key highlights include drilling 74 wells serving 68,000 people, introducing sustainable farming techniques to 200,000 farmers, and evacuating 600+ Afghan allies in 2021-2022 amid crisis.
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