Countries
Mozambique
Mozambique, a nation in Southeastern Africa, was one of the world’s poorest countries when it gained its independence in 1975. Although it has made significant economic and political gains in the last three decades, more than half the country still lives below the poverty line. Winrock’s history in Mozambique has been marked by advancements in…
Mexico
Winrock’s commitment to our southern neighbor goes back decades. Beginning in 1991, as part of the Farmer-to-Farmer program, Winrock sent volunteer experts to Mexico, where they shared their expertise and knowledge with farmers and agricultural associations. Additionally, Winrock has worked to expand the availability of commercial renewable energy technologies, prevent the practice of child labor…
Mali
Mali is one of the world’s poorest countries. The African nation has been historically beset with fighting and violence; environmental issues, such as deforestation and desertification; scarce sources of potable water; and regional food shortages. Over roughly three decades, Winrock has implemented projects to prevent and reduce child labor, improve educational opportunities for youth, and…
Malawi
The nation of Malawi is one of the most densely populated countries in the world and remains largely underdeveloped. Most of its people reside in rural areas and rely on agriculture for their livelihoods. Winrock’s history in the Sub-Saharan African nation has been diverse, from increasing educational opportunities for African girls to establishing a set…
Laos
Most of Winrock’s project work in Laos has centered on agriculture, energy and the environment. In late 2008, the John D. Rockefeller 3RD Scholars Program commissioned a research team to assess socio-economic factors affecting avian influenza prevention in the country in Southeast Asia. Most recently, Winrock project work has focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions…
Kenya
For more than a quarter century, Winrock has worked resolutely with the people of Kenya. The East African nation has a large and diverse economy with a young, well-educated and passionate workforce, at the ready to make a positive impact in their homeland. Our work in Kenya has been diverse: including, preparing women for leadership…
Guatemala
Guatemala is the most populous country in Central America and more than half its people live below the poverty line — with greater than one in every 10 mired in extreme poverty. Like many neighboring nations, the country is also highly susceptible to the impacts of climate change. Winrock has spent decades in Guatemala providing…
Canada
Since the early 2000s, Winrock’s work in Canada has dedicated to clean energy and the environment. In 2013, it was officially recognized that Lake Simcoe, in the province of Ontario, was in dire need of innovative solutions for phosphorus reduction. Winrock has worked with farmers, conservation authorities and other stakeholders to reduce phosphorus loss from…
Benin
Winrock’s history in Benin goes back roughly 25 years. While women in the West African nation have made great strides in recent decades, many are still disadvantaged by insufficient and inequitable access to educational, financial, health, or social resources. Winrock’s work in Benin has been particularly focused in this area — providing scholarships, training and…