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Winrock’s Ben Odoemena joins USAID panel on agriculture, food systems and climate change takeaways from COP27
December 19, 2022|post
Ben Odoemena, Winrock’s chief of party for the Feed the Future Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services (AEAS) activity in Nigeria, spoke about his project’s approach to supporting climate-smart agriculture as one of five panelists in the USAID Agrilinks webinar: What’s Next After the ‘Implementation’ COP? Catalyzing Action at the Intersection of Climate Change, Agriculture and […]
Digital learning on water security and resilience in the Sahel
July 25, 2024|post
The USAID TerresEauVie Activity, implemented by Winrock International in Niger and Burkina Faso, is finding success by partnering with local leaders in both countries to use digital tools for improved planning and sustainability of water resources and water supply to expand equitable access at the community level. The activity was recently featured in the July […]
Winrock’s Multicultural Business Xcellerator to hold Demo Day, launch first cohort of founders
July 24, 2024|post
The Multicultural Business Xcellerator, led by Winrock International and funded by the Walton Family Foundation and the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, is designed to support scalable ventures led by multicultural founders. Through personalized mentoring, access to capital, and a robust network of investors and customers, MBX accelerates the growth of these promising startups. The project’s goal […]
RFA: Support USAID Thailand CTIP working in the Construction Sector
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RFA Number: USAID Thailand CTIP-RFA-09 Reference: Cooperative Agreement Number AID-486-LA-17-00001 RFA Issuance Date: July 19, 2024 Information session: August 15, 2024 over Microsoft Team (if applicable) Closing Date and Time: August 30, 2024, 17:00 Bangkok, Thailand time In September 2017, Winrock International began implementing the USAID Thailand Counter Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) project. In September […]
RFA: Support USAID Thailand CTIP in Cambodian Migrant Empowerment Activities
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RFA Number: USAID Thailand CTIP-RFA-08 Reference: Cooperative Agreement Number AID-486-LA-17-00001 RFA Issuance Date: July 19, 2024 Information session: August 16, 2024, over Microsoft Team (if applicable) Closing Date and Time: August 30, 2024, 17:00 Bangkok, Thailand time In September 2017, Winrock International began implementing the USAID Thailand Counter Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) project. In September […]
The solar advantage: empowering returnee migrants in Nepal
July 23, 2024|post
This post was originally published on www.nrepnepal.com In the rural landscapes of Nepal, where farming heavily depends on erratic monsoon rains, the introduction of solar irrigation pumps is revolutionizing agricultural practices. This transformation is particularly impactful for returnee migrant workers like Mr. Ram Pratap Sahani and Mrs. Binita Kumari Sahani, residents of Ishworpur in Sarlahi. Their […]
Strengthening small farm viability and food security in the U.S.
July 18, 2024|post
Over the past several years, there has been a tremendous growth of programs across the United States that aim to strengthen small farm viability and food security by connecting local farms to food assistance distribution partners such as food banks, food pantries and other grassroots efforts to end hunger. These Farm to Food Assistance (F2FA) […]
2024 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
July 15, 2024|post
Winrock International cordially invites you to join a virtual discussion: “World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2024 – No Child Left Behind: Approaches to Countering Child Trafficking Globally.” In line with the 2024 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons theme of Leaving No Child Behind in the Fight Against Trafficking, the speakers will explore policy […]
James Yekeh’s three takeaways from Winrock’s 10+ years of building successful long-term partnerships to combat child labor in Liberia
June 10, 2024|post
Winrock International has implemented over 14 child labor prevention projects in more than 34 countries since 2002, impacting and reaching over 134,000 households, and effectively removing and preventing almost 75,000 children from exploitive and hazardous child labor. Winrock’s integrated development approaches address livelihoods, food security, education, community engagement, and leadership and capacity development. On World […]
Three ways SCALE-NRM supports locally-led protection of forests and livelihoods in the Solomon Islands
June 3, 2024|post
The USAID Strengthening Competitiveness, Agriculture, Livelihoods and Environment – Natural Resources Management (SCALE-NRM) project, implemented by Winrock International and partners, is a five-year, $16.5 million investment in economic growth and trade in the Solomon Islands, with emphasis on development of the agribusiness sector and improved forestry management. In support of the Solomon Islands’ National Development […]