What We Do

Winrock International implements a portfolio of more than 100 agriculture, environment and social development projects across 62 countries and five program areas. We have extensive on-the-ground experience in Asia, Africa and the Americas, and provide evidence-based solutions to some of the world’s most complex problems.

2023 Annual Report

It’s humbling to look back at the work our organization completed ─ and started ─ over the course of an entire calendar year. Winrock teams made a measurable difference addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges…

Agriculture, Resilience & Water

The Agriculture, Resilience & Water group partners with rural communities, businesses and local leaders to develop market-oriented, sustainable solutions at scale that increase food production and profitability, expand market access, conserve natural resources and build resilient livelihoods. Using a systems lens, we apply local and global expertise to advance sustainable economic growth for all.

Market Transitions to Enable New Growth Opportunities (MTENGO)

Advancing Organic Agriculture in the Mid-South II

Building Responsibility for the Delivery of Government Services (BRIDGE)

Domestic Programs 

From our foundation in 1985, Winrock has been deeply committed to work not just around the globe, but here in our backyard as well. From our work with small farmers in the Mid-South to conservation programs that reduce water pollution and through our portfolio of entrepreneurial development work, Winrock is a recognized leader in the U.S. Founded in 1996, Winrock’s ACR incentivizes carbon reduction in agriculture, transportation and other industries. Meanwhile, Wallace Center programs are improving access to healthy, locally sourced food by strengthening regional supply chains. Winrock preserves livelihoods and builds resilience around the world. In the U.S., we use community development and entrepreneurial ecosystems to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources. Small-town America faces urgent challenges, and Winrock’s Domestic Programs help to meet and transcend them.

MaternaTech

Delta Thrive: Empowering Local Communities

Rural Placemaking Initiative Challenge (RPIC): Delta Communities Connected through Placemaking

Environment & Climate

The Environment & Climate 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.

The Empty Fruit Bunch Composting Project

Hershey Biodiversity, Water and Waste KPI Support

Everglades Carbon Assessment Project

Human Rights & Empowerment 

The Human Rights & Empowerment group partners with national and local governments, civil society, the private sector and communities to ensure marginalized and at-risk populations can safely access their fundamental rights to freedom from trafficking and child labor, a quality education, and skills and opportunities for decent work.