May 2018
“We Are the Water Users”
May 30, 2018
The devastation of torrential rains and flooding in northern Kenya grabbed the headlines last week. Cape Town, South Africa’s water crisis woke many people up to the reality of a permanent water shortage, as well as the city’s lack of preparedness and planning. Other African cities (Lagos, Accra, Addis Ababa) have faced recurrent water crises. […]
Safe Work for Youth in Ghana’s Cocoa Sector
May 30, 2018
“A generation of safe and healthy workers” is the key message for this year’s World Day Against Child Labor on June 12. In honor of this day, Winrock will be sharing stories that highlight some of our innovative solutions to combat child labor and provide youth with safe economic opportunities. This story is part of […]
Dr. Chris Jones to Lead Winrock’s Innovation Hub
May 30, 2018
Winrock International announces the appointment of Dr. Christopher M. Jones as executive director and lead maker of the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring creatives, supporting makers, and advancing the infrastructure for entrepreneurs for Arkansas and the entire region. With graduate degrees in nuclear engineering and urban planning, and 20 years of […]
Better Prices for Better Vegetables
May 22, 2018
“We used to carry five kilograms of vegetables walking under the heat of the sun and knocking on doors to sell our produce,” says Remediosa Carballo, a member of the Mabini Farmers Association (MAFA) in Sta. Monica, Siargao Island, Philippines. “But there were times we got home with some vegetables still left in our baskets.” […]
Health InnovatAR Healthcare Accelerator to Announce Six Startups Selected for 2018 Program
May 22, 2018
Winrock International, Arkansas Heart Hospital, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and BioVentures are hosting an event on June 4, 2018, to announce the six startup companies selected for the 2018 Health InnovatAR healthcare accelerator, which is supported in part through a grant from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. The reception, to be […]
SWP to Conclude Wilson Center Series with “The Challenge of Erratic Water”
May 16, 2018
Water is indispensable, but also highly variable. Communities around the world need a reliable and predictable supply of fresh water, but outdated infrastructure, poor management, and political battles can make this difficult—and this challenge is exacerbated by fluctuating weather patterns and frequent natural disasters. In the fourth and final event of the “Sustainable Water, Resilient […]
In Cox’s Bazar, an Early Adopter
May 16, 2018
First of a series. Name a project and it has early adopters, people who take a new approach and run with it. Though each has a unique story, there are similarities: a boldness of spirit, a willingness to embrace the new and different, a deep concern for others. Josna Akhter has all these traits and […]
When Improving America’s Infrastructure, Don’t Forget Forests
May 14, 2018
America’s water infrastructure is in a state of disrepair, as evidenced by disasters such as the public health crisis in Flint, Michigan and dangerous flooding at the Oroville Dam. While water infrastructure like treatment facilities, flood control systems, pipes, wastewater treatment plants and reservoirs are essential for public health and safety, our current, aging systems are inadequate for […]
Cool Storage for a Hot Market
May 1, 2018
When the vegetable market in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province began heating up, Winrock’s USDA-funded Pakistan Agriculture and Cold Chain Development Project (PACCD) provided the cool upgrade it needed — technical assistance and an in-kind grant to install new equipment and modernize the Safina Cold Store storage facility in Quetta City. That change has spurred the government […]