Projects
Building a Maryland Food Hub Network
American consumers increasingly recognize that locally grown food is not only fresh and delicious, but also provides communities important environmental and economic benefits. The Wallace Center at Winrock International is collaborating with farmers, wholesalers, distributors and other partners in Maryland to meet the state’s burgeoning demand for local food through food hubs. By delivering collective…
Ghana: REDD+ Support
REDD, or Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation, is one of those rare acronyms that actually spells out exactly what it means. But calculating the greenhouse gas impacts of REDD policies and developing strategies that provide livelihoods for local populations while conserving carbon-storing forests is anything but simple. Yet accurate accounting is essential to enable […]
Arkansas Apprenticeship Pathways Initiative
Navigating workforce skills training and job opportunities isn’t always intuitive, which is why Winrock provides assistance to underserved job seekers in Arkansas, as they pursue much-needed training and employment. In cooperation with the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services — which received a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor — Winrock provides outreach on registered…
Building Capacity for Regional Food Systems
Increasing awareness that local food is nutritious and good for both the environment and the economy has propelled the growth of regional food economies. In order to encourage more investment in regional food systems and sustainable agriculture, it’s important to showcase the benefits to local economies and communities. This program seeks to build awareness by…
Tanzania WARIDI
Reliable access to water is critical for Tanzania’s economy, food security, environmental sustainability and public health. USAID’s Water Resources Integration Development Initiative (WARIDI) promotes integrated water resources management and service delivery to address water security challenges across Tanzania and ensure reliable and sustainable access to water. Winrock leads several components of the program, including working […]
Bangladesh FY15 Food for Peace (Nobo Jatra)
Poverty and food insecurity are inextricably linked in Bangladesh. Particularly vulnerable are women, youth and those in areas of the country most likely to be impacted by climate change. The goal of this program is to improve nutrition and food security through training in entrepreneurship, improved production of high-value foods as well as reliable access…
ARISE Teacher Support Program
Overcrowded classrooms, low pay and limited professional development makes it hard to be a teacher in Malawi. And low teacher morale makes it tough for children to get a quality education. Japan Tobacco International, which sources much of its tobacco in Malawi and funds the ARISE pilot program there, is providing training and resources to teachers in…
Robert D. & Elizabeth Havener Scholarships for African Women
While great strides have been made to expand opportunities for African women, social and economic factors still leave many disadvantaged. This exclusion of women from leadership positions and participation in the economy prevents the continent from reaching its potential. By providing scholarships, this program advances the high-level involvement of women in agricultural and environmental fields […]