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- Sustainable food production and improved livelihoods for smallholder farmers
- Increased access to clean energy in remote, rural communities
- Improved access to clean water; forest conservation and biodiversity protection
- Ending human trafficking and child labor
- Educational opportunities in marginalized and at-risk populations
- Rural economic and small enterprise development
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How Winrock and Partners Drive Change:
Winrock International’s 2026-2028 strategic plan: A letter from President and CEO Maqsoda Maqsodi
February 9, 2026
Dear Friends and Partners: Today I am honored and excited to announce Winrock’s 2026-28 strategic plan. It’s a three-year roadmap that positions Winrock to build on strengths cultivated over four decades of learning with and from our community partners, from expertise gleaned over years of gathering and studying evidence, from innovating and adapting. I’d like to share a few key pieces of it with you here. Rooted in our legacy, focused on our future At the heart of our strategic plan is a simple but critical goal: To increase the resilience of rural communities and the environmental ecosystems they […]
How Winrock’s Wallace Center is helping dairy farmers in rural U.S. communities boost profits and protect ecosystems
March 2, 2026
Wakiana Dairy, Wakarusa, Indiana
Resilience in action: Meet the trafficking survivors turning recovery into prevention in Bangladesh
April 9, 2026
This is the second in our 2026 series, #WinrockResilienceStories, aimed at amplifying community voices and sharing the collaborative approaches, partnerships and solutions that strengthen rural resilience, improve environmental outcomes, and support both people and planet to flourish. Editor’s note: the four survivors spotlighted in this story have each authorized use of their names, images and quotes. […]
Building resilience through high-impact, nature-based solutions at scale
May 11, 2026
At Winrock International, resilience isn’t just a goal — it’s how we work. Winrock partners with communities, public agencies, the private sector and other stakeholders to protect, restore and finance the natural systems that sustain livelihoods and stabilize the climate. From jurisdictional forest conservation programs that span entire states and nations to interactive decision support […]
Five takeaways from Winrock International’s ethical supply chain leadership
December 1, 2025
In an age of converging global crises — climate instability, supply chain shocks, human trafficking and other forms of exploitation — building resilient communities means more than economic growth: it requires deeply rooted respect for human rights. Winrock’s Human Rights & Empowerment team is playing a central role in shaping what resilience looks like for […]
Winrock launches new climate-resilient milling initiative with support from Rockefeller Brothers Fund
January 7, 2026
Winrock International is proud to announce a new project funded by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund that will advance community-led climate resilience and economic empowerment of rural women in Ethiopia. This initiative explores the commercial viability of solar-powered micro-milling in off-grid rural communities — an innovative approach that reduces drudgery and travel times for women while moving away […]Winrock International’s Nonprofit Registration & Status
Winrock is a tax-exempt 501c(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the disadvantaged, increasing economic opportunity, and sustaining natural resources through innovative, evidence-based solutions. We work in the U.S. and globally to address challenges in sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, clean energy, human rights, and economic development, partnering with communities, governments and the private sector to create lasting impact.
As a registered nonprofit, we rely on funding from donors, grants and partnerships to drive impact and innovation. The 501c(3) designation applies to organizations that operate for charitable, educational, scientific, or other nonprofit purposes and ensures that donations are tax-deductible for donors. It also means we must follow strict guidelines, including not engaging in partisan political activities and ensuring funds are used for our mission.