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Vital Learning Opportunities
May 10, 2013|volunteer
It’s always rewarding to see and hear first-hand how our programs are making a difference around the world. Our team in Nigeria recently interviewed staff from one of our host (beneficiary) organizations. Their comments reiterate the value of the knowledge transfer and people-to-people exchange inherent to the Farmer-to-Farmer program. “There are not many opportunities of […]
Changing the World
May 3, 2013|volunteer
A few Winrock Volunteer Technical Assistance staff attended the Business4Better conference & expo in Anaheim, California this week. It was an exciting conference focused on matching businesses with nonprofits to forge partnerships for the greater good. There were many “aha!” moments and points of inspiration during the two-day event. Driven by the collective energy of […]
First Impressions
April 15, 2013|volunteer
One of the rewarding things about our jobs as Farmer-to-Farmer staff is to facilitate and witness volunteers’ journeys to unknown territories. Farmer-to-Farmer volunteer Howard Prussack beautifully describes his first impressions of El Salvador below: This was the first volunteer assignment in Central America that I have participated in. I really knew nothing about this country […]
Speaking the Same Language
March 28, 2013|volunteer
“One thing I have noticed by working on Farmer-to-Farmer is that even though we may speak different languages and have different cultures, we speak the same language through agriculture. Most of the challenges to the farmers in Mali are very similar to my business problems as a cattle producer such as weather, access to financing, […]
Inspiration and Generous Donations
March 21, 2013|volunteer
Winrock Farmer-to-Farmer volunteer Anais Troadec traveled to Guinea in Nov/Dec 2012 to provide organizational development training for rice growers cooperatives/unions and beekeeping cooperatives. During her time in Nialya, Guinea, she formed strong bonds with the women, men, and children in the village. Inspired by her trip, Anais returned to the US and spoke about her […]
Taking Time to Smell the Coffee in Ethiopia
March 17, 2013|volunteer
Here’s another personal blog entry from volunteer Dave Pearce from his trip to Ethiopia. Taking a moment to soak in the culture is always an important part of every volunteer trip. Sometimes, the simplest things are the most memorable! One of my biggest joys and memories while volunteering in Ethiopia was the Saturday / Sunday […]
Great Lakes Protection Fund Supports Innovative Partnership to Reduce Agricultural Pollutants in Milwaukee River Watershed
March 5, 2013|post
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (August 5, 2013) – Grant funding from the Great Lakes Protection Fund (GLPF) will support a multi-disciplinary partnership to reduce harmful runoff from agricultural lands in the Milwaukee River Watershed. A team led by nonprofits Winrock International, Delta Institute and Sand County Foundation will direct the effort. The three-year, $957,000 grant seeks […]
Rodney Ferguson Named President and CEO of Winrock International
March 4, 2013|post
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (March 4, 2013) — Winrock International’s Board of Directors today announced that Rodney Ferguson will become the organization’s new President and CEO on April 1, succeeding Frank Tugwell, who is retiring after leading Winrock for more than 14 years. Ferguson, currently a principal with Lipman Hearne, Inc., in Washington, D.C., will be […]
Valentine’s Day in Ethiopia
February 15, 2013|volunteer
Last week, we received a blog post from one of our Farmer-to-Farmer volunteers, Dave Pearce, in Ethiopia. Here’s a snapshot of his trip, in his own words: Thursday, Valentines Day in Lera, Ethiopia (Lera is a small ((mostly Muslim)) community of 15,000, 260 KM south and west of Addis Ababa. 2600 meters above sea level, […]
Helping Women Feed Their Families in Rural Kenya
February 7, 2013|post
In rural Kenya, women have few resources to call their own. Despite this, they are primarily responsible for feeding their families and taking on the lion’s share of household and agricultural work. Employment and income generating opportunities for women are meager, particularly given the time constraints of heavy household demands. More than 30 percent of […]