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July 5, 2023|post
THE OFFER Nazgul, a single mother of four, wanted to buy her children a home so that they could have a place of their own. Short of money, she traveled to neighboring Kazakhstan in search of job opportunities, but instead she found herself wandering around the country trying to make ends meet. When her son […]
CLA drives local ownership through market systems strengthening in Nepal
May 26, 2023|post
USAID’s Collaboration, Learning and Adaptation (CLA) is a set of practices that integrate strategic collaboration, continuous learning, and adaptive management throughout the project cycle to help ensure programs are well coordinated with others, are evidence-based and iteratively adapt to remain relevant. It is important to use CLA holistically by connecting the enabling organizational conditions (culture, […]
Winrock International announces new board member
May 23, 2023|post
May 23, 2023 — Winrock International, the U.S.-based national and international economic development organization, today announced the appointment of Beth Dunford to its board of directors. “Winrock is thrilled to welcome Beth Dunford to our board,” said Winrock President and CEO Rodney Ferguson. “Beth is renowned for her expertise and acumen in sustainable development both […]
Connections change lives: How Winrock International, International Medical Corps and Concordia are rebuilding the Heartland after April’s devastating storms
May 4, 2023|post
The sounds are what stick in Linsley’s mind the most. At first, it was the howling wind and the crash and shatter of buildings falling apart, trees falling, and rain and rock pelting the house. Then the sirens, as first responders came on the scene. Then the rescue helicopters. Then the machinery and generators of […]
Cleaning up global cooling systems with carbon markets
May 1, 2023|post
Refrigerants are the chemicals used in our air conditioning and refrigeration systems to keep people, food and medicine cool. In an increasingly warming world, they are being utilized more and more to help people adapt to rising temperatures. Unfortunately, the most common chemical compounds we use as refrigerants, such as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), are extremely potent […]
Understanding Human Trafficking Risk Factors in Nepal’s Foreign Employment Sector
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Data available on the incidence of trafficking in persons (TIP) in Nepal is scant and scattered. This leaves unanswered questions about the actual number of people trafficked from Nepal every year and the socio-economic characteristics of TIP survivors. According to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)’s latest annual report on TIP in Nepal, a total […]
Farmer-to-Farmer Volunteer Dr. Zama, Winrock’s Volunteer of the Year, Promotes Organic Farming in Ghana
April 19, 2023|volunteer
Winrock’s Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F) provides a unique opportunity to engage volunteers to share their technical expertise while supporting a local organization. Every year, F2F recognizes one volunteer for dedication to the project. This year, Winrock recognized first-time volunteer, Dr. Isaac Zama. Dr. Zama traveled to Ghana and worked with a group called the Participatory Guarantee System […]
U.S. Department of State, Bezos Earth Fund, and The Rockefeller Foundation select Winrock International as the crediting body for energy transition
April 11, 2023|post
WASHINGTON, D.C. | April 11, 2023 ― The U.S. Department of State, the Bezos Earth Fund and The Rockefeller Foundation today announced the selection of Winrock International, to develop and administer the carbon crediting standard to be employed by the Energy Transition Accelerator (ETA). The ETA is a joint initiative to catalyze private capital to accelerate […]
Coalition for Racial & Ethnic Equity in Development (CREED) expands its Board
April 6, 2023|post
The Coalition for Racial & Ethnic Equity in Development is excited to announce the appointment of 13 new member signatory organizations to the CREED Board of Directors. Each member signatory organization is represented by an Executive and Supporting Member. The additions to the Board include: These new Directors — who officially began their Board service […]
Youth Entrepreneur Expands and Improves Her Business After F2F Support
March 22, 2023|volunteer
Over the years, Winrock International’s Farmer-to-Farmer Program has worked with numerous women’s organizations that have shown incredible resilience and determination to succeed. Women like Fatou Titine Cissoko founded Enterprise Fatou et Kadija, a Guinean agribusiness specializing in the solar drying of fruits and producing exotic Guinean drinks. With the help of Farmer-to-Farmer Volunteers, Fatou received […]