ACDI/VOCA Awarded Knight of the Order of the Stallion by the President of Burkina Faso
On Saturday, December 5, 2020, a grand decoration ceremony took place at the Palace of the Presidency of Burkina Faso …
“Boat Show” Reaches Farmers in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is a low-lying, riverine country. While the mangroves and waterways of southern Bangladesh make it vulnerable to flooding, they …
In Armenia, Local Volunteer Equips Cheesemakers to Boost Quality, Yields, and Incomes
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted and challenged us all. Our Volunteer programs have pivoted to remote assignments and have engaged …
Supporting Households in Centre-Nord to Meet Food Needs
Due to the volatile security situation involving persistent attacks against civilians, the food and nutrition crisis has worsened in the …
World Food Programme Wins Nobel at Crucial Time
Last week the World Food Programme (WFP) won the Nobel Peace Prize for their “efforts to combat hunger, for its contribution to bettering conditions for peace …
Making Mobile Connections in Northern Ghana During COVID-19
The Feed the Future Ghana Agricultural Development and Value Chain Enhancement II (ADVANCE II) Project distributed 400 mobile phones to …
Making Nutrient-Rich Fortified Maize Flour Available in Tanzania
Many people in Tanzania’s Southern Highlands rely on maize flour processed at local mills for the bulk of their daily …
In Tanzania, Youth Village-Based Agricultural Advisor Empowers Her Community
“NAFAKA II GAP (Good Agriculture Practice) training enabled us at the village to increase maize harvest from 3 to 15 …
Ghanaian Farmer Braves Planting Season & Supports Others Despite COVID-19 Disruptions
In Ghana, farmers’ use of imported hybrid seeds has grown over the last decade. This type of seed produces higher …
Women Play Significant Role as Ambassador Farmers in Bangladesh
Mr. Shahjahan is a crop clinic advisor for Bayer Crop Science in the Jashore District of southwestern Bangladesh. Back in …
In Bangladesh, Mobile Crop Clinic Brings Services to Farmers Unable to Travel During COVID-19
A new mobile crop clinic opened its doors this June in Amtoli, a village in the Barishal District of southwestern …
Bangladeshi Sesame Farmers Reach Global Markets
Asma Khatun is a sesame farmer from Rajbari in southwestern Bangladesh. Although sesame grows well in Bangladesh’s climate, Asma and …
