Countries
Pakistan
Decades of political and civil instability have left the Southern Asian country of Pakistan largely underdeveloped. Many communities lack adequate medical care, education, water supply, sanitation, power and transportation, while children attend overcrowded and unsafe schools. Winrock has worked with communities and governments to build capacity, as well as design and rehabilitate the infrastructure to…
Nigeria
Effecting change through training, technology and education has been the blueprint for Winrock International’s involvement in Nigeria since the early 1990s. Winrock has expanded efforts to increase the market penetration of commercial renewable energy technologies. Its programs have funded scholarships and mentoring programs for girls and young women. And Winrock has boosted the agricultural sector…
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…