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10032_20068-24-RFA-04: Communications and Public Relations
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Scope of Work Winrock is seeking a dynamic organization to provide specialized technical assistance to rural leaders to improve local communications and public relations. The applicant shall propose a scope of work that achieves the following required deliverables. Copying and pasting the deliverables below into the application is not sufficient on its own. The scope […]
10032_20068-24-RFA-03: Local Economy and Housing
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SCOPE OF WORK Winrock is seeking a dynamic organization to collaborate with communities to provide Economic and Housing Assessments and specialized technical assistance to rural leaders in how to act on these assessments. The applicant shall propose a scope of work that achieves the following required deliverables. Copying and pasting the deliverables below into the […]
10032_20068-24-RFA-02: Rural Resiliency and Preparedness
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Scope of Work Winrock is seeking a dynamic organization to collaborate with communities to create Hazard Mitigation Plans and provide specialized technical assistance to rural leaders in how to implement these plans and respond to emergency situations. The applicant shall propose a scope of work that achieves the following required deliverables. Copying and pasting […]
In conversation with Anastasia Khmeleva: Survivor Leader and Member of the Winrock International Survivors Advisory Group
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Anastasia Khmeleva is a member of the Winrock International Survivors Advisory Group within the framework of the US Department of State’s project to combat child trafficking in Kazakhstan. She conducts lectures for vulnerable segments of the population and those who can identify victims in their work with the support of the Damitu. Moreover, Anastasia works […]
Celebrating Hispanic Farmer-to-Farmer Volunteer Contributions: An Interview with Chris and Melissa Vasquez
October 10, 2024|volunteer
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Winrock’s West Africa Farmer-to-Farmer program is proud to highlight the incredible contributions of Chris and Melissa Vasquez, accomplished beekeepers and owners of Heritage Bee Farm from Florida, USA. Married for over 32 years, the Vasquezes share their love for farming, service, and community with their nine children. In June, […]
The Climate Q&A…with Winrock International climate leaders
October 9, 2024|post
This year marked the 15th annual convening of Climate Week NYC, an event held alongside the U.N. General Assembly in New York City that brings together leaders from across sectors to champion inclusive climate action. Three common and interconnected threads at this year’s event were: 1) The urgency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare […]
Low overhead dairy grazing: Exploring the current state of dairy in the U.S. Midwest
September 19, 2024|post
(Feature photo image, above: Saxon Homestead Farm dairy cows grazing. Photo credit: Dan Hagenow Video Creation, LLC.) On July 18, 2024, Wallace Center and Winrock International staff hosted their first farmer workshop in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, for the Improving the Health of the Great Lakes through Profitable Low Overhead Dairy Grazing project. Funded by the Great Lakes […]
Supporting business acceleration and entrepreneurial ecosystem expansion in Senegal
September 18, 2024|post
Senegal has a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem yet many local entrepreneurs still struggle to recognize the value of business development services and capitalize on market opportunities. To thrive as agile leaders, entrepreneurs need real-time feedback to adapt and pivot their businesses effectively. At the same time, business development service providers require better access to market information […]
The Climate Q&A… with Krysla Lima: A transformational shift in community-based conservation and management of peatlands
September 12, 2024|post
Krysla Lima, senior specialist with Winrock International’s Ecosystem Services team, is a natural resources and climate-smart agriculture specialist focusing on improving economic and environmental outcomes through innovative, market-based approaches and evidence-based policy and program implementation. With over 10 years of experience in sustainable agriculture and climate change mitigation program implementation in Asia, Africa and Latin […]
Community partnerships and action to reduce pollution from open burning in Vietnam
September 10, 2024|post
Open burning, both of household waste and agricultural straw, is a major source of air pollution in rural and urban Vietnam, contributing to deteriorating air quality and increasing public health risks. To tackle this pressing issue, the USAID Reducing Pollution project, implemented by Winrock International, is supporting community-driven solutions aimed at reducing open burning and […]