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Happy New Year

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Jen Snow

In 2013, Winrock Farmer-to-Farmer volunteers completed 150 assignments, providing training and assistance to more than 8,000 individuals in 12 countries of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. These volunteers have left lasting impressions and invaluable knowledge to help transform agricultural practices, agribusinesses, and livelihoods.


In Bangladesh, one host organization notes, “Winrock’s F2F volunteer technical assistance created wider opportunities of livelihood options for our students and farmers.”

In El Salvador, the manager of a large Cooperative states, “The volunteers have been very beneficial. We are now making changes as a result of their recommendations. The training has opened our eyes!”

And in Mali, a lead farmer exclaims, “What I have been searching for ten years, the volunteer gave to me in ten days!”


There are so many examples of lasting impacts, unique inter-cultural experiences, and memorable people-to-people exchanges resulting from these assignments.

This fall, we began a transition into a new phase of Farmer-to-Farmer, with continued funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Over the next five years, Winrock will manage F2F programs in Asia (Bangladesh, Burma/Myanmar, and Nepal) and West Africa (Guinea, Nigeria, and Senegal), focusing on strengthening agriculture education and training programs, equipping youth entrepreneurs, and improving incomes and food security for smallholder farmers.

We are grateful for the continued opportunity to implement F2F around the world in 2014 and beyond, with the active participation of our talented volunteers, dedicated field staff, and determined local host organizations.

May 2014 be peaceful, happy, and prosperous for all!

Tagged agriculture, international volunteer, people-to-people exchange

Creating a Ripple in Burma

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Rick Peyser, F2F Volunteer

Volunteer Rick Peyser had a wonderfully fruitful and inspiring assignment in Burma (also known as Myanmar) last month with Winrock’s USAID-funded Asia Farmer-to-Farmer Program. Rick describes his trip quite eloquently: (more…)

Posted in Asia, Myanmar, Volunteer Feedback | Tagged agriculture, coffee, inspiration, international volunteer, Myanmar, people-to-people exchange

International Volunteer Day

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Jen Snow

Today we celebrate the thousands of Winrock volunteers who have dedicated their expertise, time, and hearts to helping people in need around the world.

Volunteers Leanne Wiley and Allyn Lamb, both of whom volunteered with the USAID-funded Farmer-to-Farmer program in Nigeria, share what international volunteering has meant to them: (more…)

Posted in Africa, Nigeria, Volunteer Feedback | Tagged agriculture, cultural experiences, goodwill, inspiration, international volunteer, people-to-people exchange, service |

Why Volunteer Internationally?

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Jen Snow

This week, in honor of International Volunteer Day, we asked some of our volunteers to reflect on the value of volunteering abroad. Today’s blog comes from Kenton Ayers, who has completed five assignments with Winrock’s USAID-funded Farmer-to-Farmer programs in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and Nigeria.

(more…)

Posted in Asia, Bangladesh, Volunteer Feedback | Tagged Bangladesh, giving back, international volunteer, people-to-people exchange, service |, volunteerism

Giving Tuesday

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Jen Snow

To continue last week’s reflection of thanks, Winrock is participating in Giving Tuesday –which starts tomorrow. Everyone can participate in a few ways:

  • Donate your time as a volunteer. You will gain as much –if not more– than you give! Current opportunities are posted at www.winrock.org/volunteer
  • Make a donation to one of Winrock’s projects via the YouthSpark campaign. Our Room to Learn project in South Sudan (http://www.globalgiving.org/projects/room-to-learn-south-sudan/) is eligible for matching funds from Microsoft for donations made beginning at noon on Giving Tuesday.
  • Help others find meaningful ways to give back. Share information about volunteer or donation opportunities with your friends, family, and colleagues. And share our blog so others can be inspired by volunteers’ work around the world!

Along with Giving Tuesday, this week marks International Volunteer Day (Thursday, December 5)! Stay tuned for a series of blogs in the upcoming days, featuring stories from our volunteers on the joys and benefits of international volunteerism.

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi

Tagged giving back, Giving Tuesday, goodwill, service |, volunteerism
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