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Climate Resilient Ecosystems and Livelihoods (CREL)
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Climate change and a growing population are putting increasing levels of stress on Bangladesh’s forests, wetlands and other ecosystems. The USAID-funded Climate Resilient Ecosystems and Livelihoods program is helping to disseminate management methods that help communities better collaborate with local and national governments to balance biodiversity protection with sustainable economic development.
Agriculture
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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.
Environment
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The Environment group supports healthy natural environments by developing and implementing solutions to protect natural resources, enhance ecosystem services, and scale access to clean energy. We partner with communities, governments, civil society and the private sector to strengthen local capacity, facilitate market-based innovations and mobilize green finance.
Entrepreneurship
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Entrepreneurship is a critical component of Winrock’s 2026–2028 strategy, which centers on a clear goal: increasing the resilience of rural communities and the environmental and enterprise ecosystems they depend on. By strengthening value chains, advancing small and medium enterprises and aligning economic incentives with environmental outcomes, Winrock translates technical expertise into real-world impact through innovation, commercialization and business […]
Work With Us
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Winrock employees and volunteers share their time and expertise with those in need. Whether you’re looking for a new career, a new adventure or a new cause, we want to hear from you. Read, learn, connect, donate. Help us make the world a better place.
Accelerating Arkansas Entrepreneurs
December 31, 2015|post
Synopsis: Accelerating Scalable Ventures in Arkansas One of the first questions any venture capitalist will ask an entrepreneur pitching a business idea is this: what problem is your company trying to solve? In the case of Menguin.com, founder and CEO Justin Delaney had a straightforward answer. Quite simply, his online tuxedo rental company aimed to […]
Kicking illiteracy out of South Sudan
September 30, 2015|post
JUBA, Central Equatoria, South Sudan (September 2015) — The boy stood at the microphone reading the story of two kids and a lost ball. Confidence amplified his words as he loudly and clearly enunciated every word. Relishing the moment—with an audience captivated by the performance—Samuel Pitia David seemed energized by the buzzing crowd as they laughed […]
National Teach Ag Day
September 24, 2015|volunteer
How do you feed 7 billion people? Teach Ag! The National Teach Ag Campaign reminds us of the importance of agriculture worldwide. National Teach Ag Day (today, September 24) recognizes the women and men who are engaged in providing agriculture education and training, and who inspire others to consider or expand their careers in the […]
International Women’s Day
May 6, 2015|volunteer
In honor of International Women’s Day (March 8), check out some photos of women in action with the Farmer-to-Farmer program in Asia and West Africa! Winrock volunteers have directly assisted over 139,00 women in 56 countries. And 1125 of these volunteers were women themselves. We are proud of this legacy of supporting women in need around the […]
Good times with good people in Nigeria
April 24, 2015|volunteer
Darla Embry, Program Associate/Recruiter for the Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F) for Agriculture Education and Training Program, just returned from a trip to visit our F2F offices in Nigeria and Senegal and fondly shares some favorite memories from the trip: April 2015 brought me back to Abuja, Nigeria. What a great staff in the Farmer-to-Farmer office. Gelsey Bennett is […]