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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
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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 […]
«Это мое призвание»: волонтеры проекта Winrock International «Действия Казахстана в борьбе с торговлей детьми» о своей деятельности
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На сегодняшний день существует множество различных видов волонтерской помощи – от пожертвований до выездов на места чрезвычайных ситуаций (ЧС). Актуальные исследования доказывают, что добровольное оказание помощи другим положительно влияет и на уровень счастья, и на карьерные возможности волонтеров. Например, согласно отчету Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) люди, которые волонтерят на регулярной основе на […]
«Бұл менің ыстық ықыласым»: Winrock International «Қазақстанның бала саудасына қарсы іс-қимылы» жобасының еріктілері өз қызметі туралы
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Бүгінгі таңда еріктілерге көмек көрсетудің көптеген түрлері бар – қайырымдылықтан бастап төтенше жағдайдағы (ТЖ) жерлерге шығуға дейін. Өзекті зерттеулер басқаларға ерікті түрде көмек көрсету бақыт деңгейіне де, еріктілердің мансаптық мүмкіндіктеріне де оң әсер ететінін дәлелдейді. Мысалы, Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) есебіне сәйкес, тұрақты негізде ерікті адамдар 27% жақсы лауазымға ие болады.
“It is my calling.”
May 24, 2024|post
There are many different types of volunteering, from donating money, to assisting in emergency situations, or volunteering one’s time. Current studies indicate that volunteering has a positive impact on volunteers’ levels of happiness as well as their career opportunities. According to a Corporation for National and Community Service report, people who volunteer on a regular […]
Pitch perfect – The Starch Value Chain Conference: a #thaiRAIN success story
May 20, 2024|post
RAIN forecast across the region The USDA-funded Thailand Regional Agriculture Innovation Network (#thaiRAIN) has started building a reputation for its innovative methods. For example, to achieve the goal of promoting climate-smart innovation to 30,000 farmers, #thaiRAIN is focused on building effective business models and encouraging early adoption through existing supply chain actors. While it might […]
A life in public service: David H. Pryor, 1934-2024
April 23, 2024|post
David H. Pryor, the former Arkansas governor, U.S. senator and U.S. representative who previously served on Winrock International’s Board of Directors, died on Saturday at his home in Little Rock, surrounded by his family. “I think he was a great model for public service. He was a great role model for politicians, but just for […]
Journal of Soil and Water Conservation features Winrock economist Jon Winsten
April 10, 2024|post
An article by Jon Winsten, an agricultural and environmental economist with Winrock International’s Ecosystem Services team, was published in the March/April 2024 issue of the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. The article, “Low-overhead dairy grazing: A specific solution to a vexing problem,” describes how low-overhead dairy grazing can help producers achieve competitive profitability without exacerbating water […]