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Empowering Change: An Interview with Jolene Warnke
March 29, 2024|volunteer
Winrock International takes pride in the diversity and dedication of our volunteers, who are pivotal to our mission of empowering communities and fostering sustainable growth. Among these exceptional individuals is Jolene Warnke, whose journey with us since 2017 exemplifies the profound influence of volunteerism. How long have you been volunteering with us? Three in-person assignments […]
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry wins 2024 ACR Climate Leadership Award
March 25, 2024|post
The following release was originally published by ACRcarbon.org on March 20, 2024. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry received the 2024 ACR Climate Leadership Award at ACR’s Climate Impact Awards event held last night. Other winners were the Government of Guyana, Climate Impact Partners, and Green Assets. ACR, an internationally recognized carbon crediting program […]
Celebrating Women’s Power through Volunteering: Interview with Assa Kante
March 25, 2024|volunteer
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we spotlight Assa Kante, whose profound dedication to volunteerism exemplifies women’s significant contributions to societal development. With three years of experience as a volunteer, Assa brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to her work, focusing on global development initiatives. How long have you been volunteering with us? Three […]
Celebrating Women’s Empowerment: An Interview with Pamela J. Karg
March 22, 2024|volunteer
March marks Women’s History Month, a time to honor the remarkable contributions of women worldwide. Winrock International is proud to spotlight Pamela J. Karg, a dedicated volunteer whose journey embodies the spirit of empowerment and change. Through her words, we explore the profound impact of volunteering on individuals and communities alike. How long have you […]
USAID partners with Doofy Ostrich Agro to promote extension delivery service in Nigeria
March 21, 2024|post
Ms. Dorcas Shoja is the CEO of Doofy Ostrich Agro, a woman-owned business that sells agro-inputs to farmers in her town, Gboko, Benue State, in Nigeria. The firm initially struggled to stay in business due to low patronage and sales, finding it hard to provide quality services to customers and attract farmers to her shop. […]
How USAID’s Upper Lempa Watershed project supports transboundary water security and resilience in Central America
March 21, 2024|post
The USAID Upper Lempa Watershed Project, implemented by Winrock International, focuses on the headwaters of the Lempa River, one of the longest in Central America – and the largest river in El Salvador. The project engages government, communities, environmental groups and other stakeholders across El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras to improve the health and resilience […]
The Climate Q&A… with Kurt Krapfl: Investing in natural climate solutions in North America
March 20, 2024|post
ACR Forestry Director Kurt Krapfl has overseen the issuance of more than 150 million metric tons of high-quality forest carbon credits. He has led and supported the development and publication of innovative methodologies at ACR related to improved forest management, afforestation and reforestation, avoided conversion of forests, wetland and grassland restoration, and new quantification tools […]
Growing a Climate for Tomorrow – 2024 National Ag Day
March 19, 2024|volunteer
“The care of the Earth is our most ancient and most worthy, and after all, our most pleasing responsibility. To cherish what remains of it, and to foster its renewal, is our only legitimate hope.” Wendell Berry In celebration of National Ag Day today, March 19, 2024, we had the privilege of speaking with Abibou […]
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Interview with Usha Palaniswamy
March 11, 2024|volunteer
In honor of Women’s History Month, we highlight the extraordinary women who dedicate their time and expertise to making a difference worldwide. One such inspiring individual is Usha Palaniswamy, a dedicated volunteer with Winrock International’s Farmer-to-Farmer program since 2006. Usha’s journey is a testament to the power of volunteerism and its impact on empowering women […]
Accelerating inclusive investment and progress: the rise of Senegalese women entrepreneurs
March 5, 2024|post
Dieynaba S. Thiam-Ka, a Senegalese female leader, is chief of party of the five-year USAID Entrepreneurship & Investment Activity implemented by Winrock International in Senegal. The goal of the team she leads is to promote entrepreneurship and business investment in collaboration with communities, Senegal’s government and the private sector – and to inclusively increase access […]