A Legacy of Impact (1993–2025)
From post-Soviet Uzbekistan to resilient communities in Afghanistan, JDA International has worked for over three decades to provide clean water, sustainable agriculture, education, and hope.
- Founded from Uzbekistan Bob Hedlund moves his family to Tashkent
- 1000 fresh water wells drilled around the Aral Sea area
- Leprosy awarness and treatment training to 500 Uzbek doctors, new medicine for patients
- Micro finance program initiated 3000 loans provided to start small businesses
- Afghanistan 74 wells bringing clean water to 68,000+ people
- 200,000 farmers trained in new crops and mechanization, 30,000 women trained in sanitation and hygiene
- Introduced 2-wheel tractors, strawberries, and conservation agriculture
- Led evacuation and resettlement of 600 Afghan colleagues and families in 2021-2023
- Closing in 2025 — our work continues through partners and the people we served
Key Milestones (1993–2025)
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 1993 | JDA Founded – Bob Hedlund starts JDA in Grand Junction, CO. |
| 1994-2008 | Uzbekistan 8 field office – Main office Tashkent. |
| 2001 | Afghanistan Expansion – Main office in Mazar-i-Sharif opens. |
| 2003–2010 | Clean Water – 74 wells serve 68,000+ people. |
| 2017 | Kurdistan Expansion – Main office in Eribil opens. |
| 2021 | Evacuation – 600 Afghan allies resettled in U.S. |
| 2022 | Grand Junction, Colorado Expansion – Grand Valley Resettlement Program opens. |
| 2022-2023 | ARISE Launch – Refugee job training and education program. |
| 2025 | Closure – Legacy preserved online and through partners. |
Our Work in Pictures
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