Press Release
Winrock to lead $20M USDA climate-smart agriculture commodities and markets project in the U.S.
September 15, 2022
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARK. – Sept. 15, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has named Winrock International to implement the $20 million Growing Value for Producers Through Increased Access to Markets for Climate-Smart Commodities project. The project will support U.S. farmers and ranchers to increase adoption of climate-smart practices and capitalize on their […]
USAID Announces New Support To Combat Human Trafficking in Cambodia
August 18, 2022
The following release was originally issued by the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia. August 16, 2022. Phnom Penh — The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a new initiative to support Cambodia’s criminal justice responders investigate and prosecute human trafficking crimes today. The new initiative – to be overseen by the International Justice Mission (IJM) – is […]
Wallace Center Wins $3M from U.S. EPA to Invest in Mississippi River Farm Organizations
August 9, 2022
Little Rock, Ark.— August 9, 2022—Wallace Center at Winrock International will implement a $3M cooperative agreement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to design and manage a collaborative regranting program for farm organizations supporting underserved farmers in the Upper and Lower Mississippi River basins. The program will distribute $2M to partners, and $1M in […]
New Coalition Launches to Help Close Arkansas’ Digital Divide
July 14, 2022
BENTONVILLE, Ark (July 14, 2022) – Today, a group of more than 15 local organizations committed to expanding internet access announced the formation of the Arkansas Connectivity Coalition. This is a group created to help support the state and local communities’ plan and secure the federal dollars needed to expand access and ensure high-speed internet […]
USAID-Supported Forest Development Fund Grant Scheme progresses into final phase
July 5, 2022
The following release was originally issued by the USAID SCALE-NRM project in the Solomon Islands. AUKI, SOLOMON ISLANDS – The Strengthening Competitiveness, Agriculture, Livelihoods and Environment – Natural Resource Management (SCALE-NRM) project team based in Malaita Province, Solomon Islands, successfully completed four Pre-Application Conferences (PACs) at the four regions of Malaita. The PACs were conducted […]
Liberia approves Hazardous and Light Work Lists, Ratifies ILO Convention 138
June 27, 2022
The government of Liberia has formally approved a Hazardous Work List and a Light Work List to regulate child work and labor and has ratified ILO Convention No. 138 on the minimum age to work. Minister of Labor Councillor Charles Gibson made the announcement at a Winrock-supported event in Monrovia on June 13 to commemorate […]
Announcing the Inaugural Friends of Winrock
June 20, 2022
June 20, 2022 – Winrock International today announced the inception of a new, collaborative initiative called Friends of Winrock to amplify the scope and impact of the organization as its work expands and confronts increasingly complex new challenges. “This new network doubles down on one of our most highly-valued assets: our diverse array of multi-talented, […]
USAID and the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education Launch New Project to Improve Quality of Early Education
June 10, 2022
The following press release was originally issued by USAID/Bangladesh: Dhaka, June 7 – Today, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Kathryn Stevens joined the Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education (MoPME) Mr. Md. Aminul Islam Khan and Director General of the Directorate of Primary Education (DPE) Mr. Alamgir Mohammed […]
ACR Updates Program Rules for Tokenization of Carbon Credits
May 31, 2022
May 31, 2022 – The American Carbon Registry (ACR), a nonprofit enterprise of Winrock International, has announced updated program rules, effective immediately, that prohibit the tokenization of ACR carbon offset credits unless explicitly authorized by ACR. The updated rules, detailed in the legal Terms of Use agreement with ACR account holders, are designed to protect carbon asset […]
The Global Fund to End Modern Slavery Announces New Program to Support Migrant Workers in Malaysia, Indonesia
May 4, 2022
The Global Fund to End Modern Slavery (GFEMS) is excited to announce a new partnership with a corporate foundation to create safer migration pathways for migrant workers in Malaysia and Indonesia. The foundation’s $1.2 million commitment will empower more workers with tools and knowledge to migrate safely and will engage businesses to promote ethical recruitment […]