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Safe and Hygienic Fish Handling Practices: Fiberglass Fish Holds Reduce Post-Catch Losses
May 13, 2015
The economy of Gwadar, a port for Pakistan in the Balochistan region, is enormously dependent on fishing. However, far too often, fishers lose a good portion of their catches because of unsafe handling practices, which decreases their profit and income. The average fisher in Gwadar uses fish holds made out of wood with an inner […]
Establishing the Missing Link in the Cold Chain Process in Balochistan
May 13, 2015
The Winrock-implemented Pakistan Agriculture and Cold Chain Development (PACCD) initiative has helped established 9,400 tons of cold storage capacity to help farmers in Balochistan prolong the shelf life and marketability of their produce — ultimately resulting in increased profits and income. However, while instituting cold stores that range from 25 to 1,500 tons of capacity, […]
Helping Trafficking Survivors on the Journey Home
May 11, 2015
On May 11, 2015, at Phnom Penh International Airport, 59 fishermen returned home — some for the first time in five years. The men had suffered as modern day slaves on fishing vessels on the waters surrounding Indonesia. Through the USAID-funded Counter Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) program in Camobodia, and the work of USAID partners […]
David Braman Joins Winrock International’s Board of Directors
May 5, 2015
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (May 5, 2015) — David Braman, a retired founding partner for a leading global investment management firm, has been elected to Winrock International’s board of directors and will serve a five-year term. “We are privileged to welcome Mr. Braman to Winrock’s board of directors,” said Board Chair Betsy Campbell. “His global experience […]
American Carbon Registry Presents Annual Awards to Celebrate Outstanding Environmental Achievements
April 29, 2015
LOS ANGELES (April 29, 2015) – Last night, the American Carbon Registry (ACR), a nonprofit enterprise of Winrock International, hosted its annual gala reception to recognize and thank its members and partners. ACR Director John Kadyszewski welcomed guests and presented highlights from the year. He described the awards to be presented to recognize outstanding environmental […]
Winrock Volunteers, Staff Share Knowledge, Explore Opportunities with Farmers in Cuba
April 23, 2015
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (April 23, 2015) – Staff and volunteers from Arkansas-based NGO Winrock International met face-to-face with Cuban farmers in March, as part of the first Winrock-sponsored volunteer exchange in Cuba. With warming relations between the United States and Cuba as a promising backdrop, Winrock’s first assignment in Cuba focused on assessing needs and […]
Stakeholder Forums instrumental in increasing investment in energy from renewable sources in Macedonia
April 21, 2015
In March, the USAID-funded Clean Energy Investment project (CEI), in cooperation with the Association of Renewable Energy Producers and International Finance Corporation Balkan Renewable Energy Program hosted the fifth quarterly Renewable Energy Stakeholders’ Forum in Skopje, Macedonia. Presentations and discussions focused on legal and practical improvements to renewable energy investment procedures, and the potential for […]
Winrock Names Christopher ‘Kiff’ Gallagher, Jr. as Vice President of External Affairs
April 15, 2015
ARLINGTON, Va. (April 15, 2015) – Winrock International announces that Christopher (Kiff) Gallagher, Jr. has been named the organization’s new Vice President of External Affairs. Gallagher will oversee and manage all of Winrock’s global marketing, branding and communications, and will supervise Winrock’s New Business Services group. Gallagher joins Winrock after a successful career as a […]
Financing Innovations in Sustainable Landscapes
April 6, 2015
Navigating the Climate Economy: Investing for Growth and Resilience is a monthly discussion series hosted by USAID’s Climate Economic Analysis for Development, Investment and Resilience (CEADIR) project. This month, a panel of speakers from USAID and CEADIR partners — including Winrock’s Bob O’Sullivan — will be featured on April 14 to explore financial innovations for […]
New water system brings safe, clean water to 30,000 villagers in Rwanda
March 27, 2015
A new water system in Mwiri and Rwinkwavu sectors of the Kayonza district, Rwanda, was officially inaugurated March 17 and will supply clean, safe water for 36 villages – including approximately 30,000 people, in addition to several schools, health centers and a major District hospital. The system is expected to decrease water prices – in […]