Program Areas
Sustainability Services
In board rooms across the world, companies are committing to bold net zero goals to cut their own emissions and invest in climate solutions beyond their value chains. But meeting science-based emissions goals requires transformation within an organization and collaboration with key stakeholders and experts. Winrock leads in the development of practices that reduce and […]
Climate Finance
Winrock helps unlock climate finance to tackle urgent environmental and development challenges. A trusted partner of communities, governments, donors and the private sector in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America, Winrock combines technical knowledge, global perspective and on-the-ground experience to mobilize climate investments and drive transformational change. Our expertise includes policy and regulatory […]
Agriculture
By 2050, the world is expected to add 2 billion people. During that time, severe droughts and floods associated with climate change will also become more commonplace. Winrock partners with communities to develop and implement strategies that boost food production and are resilient in the face of a changing climate. Winrock understands that agriculture and…
Agriculture, Resilience & Water
The Agriculture, Resilience & Water group partners with rural communities, businesses and local leaders to develop market-oriented, climate-smart solutions at scale that increase food production and profitability, expand market access, conserve natural resources and build resilient livelihoods.
Countering Trafficking in Persons (TIP)
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Education
Winrock increases access to safe, equitable and quality education by addressing systemic, cultural and other barriers that prevent the most marginalized children and youth from learning. Working directly with children and youth, communities, local partners and governments, we strengthen resilience and improve education systems’ sustainability through collaborative approaches. Winrock programs help to open and expand…
Child Labor Prevention
The potential of individuals and communities is stunted when children must work instead of attend school. Winrock partners with governments and businesses around the world to decrease child labor through effective policy, education and law enforcement. Winrock also engages with families and communities to help shift longstanding cultural and societal norms about what is and…
Human Rights & Empowerment
The Human Rights & Empowerment group partners with national and local governments, civil society, the private sector and communities to ensure marginalized and at-risk populations can safely access their fundamental rights to freedom from trafficking and child labor, a quality education, and skills and opportunities for decent work.
Clean Energy & Circular Economy
Winrock’s clean energy work specializes in developing business models that can launch markets for renewable energy to serve the rural poor, and in strengthening the capacity of local private developers and financial institutions to invest in renewable energy technologies. Winrock also designs and demonstrates circular economy business models for recycling, composting and solid waste reduction,…