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Building Resilience, One Harvest at a Time in Mozambique

Since 2022, the Feed the Future Mozambique Resiliência Integrada na Nutrição e Agricultura Activity worked hand-in-hand with communities in Nampula …

Celebrating market-driven growth in Tajikistan

From 2023-2025, the USAID-funded Employment and Enterprise Development Activity (EEDA) set out with a bold vision: to unlock Tajikistan’s economic …

A Foundation for Lasting Resilience in Burkina Faso

Despite USAID funding for the Victory Against Malnutrition Plus (VimPlus) Activity concluding in 2025, its impact continues to shine brightly …

Empowering Communities, Building Resilience through USAID Kuza Activity in Kenya

From 2019 to early 2025, the USAID Kuza Activity empowered communities across Kenya. Though the project concluded early, its legacy …

Making A Difference for Small Business Owners in Serbia

In Serbia, the USAID-funded Big Small Businesses Project (or Projekat Velika Mala Privreda) advanced the small and medium enterprise sector’s …

An Office Artifact Inspires a Long View on Foreign Assistance

By Bob Fries, Chief Technical Officer of ACDI/VOCA This summer, I am wrapping up a 36-year career working with international …

Support Tajikistan’s Emerging Agricultural Economy

In Tajikistan, the Market Driven Rural Development Activity aimed to make the country’s agriculture sector more competitive and resilient, with fragmented …

Celebrating the Impact of the Resilience Learning Activity in Kenya

We are thrilled to share the incredible achievements of the Resilience Learning Activity (RLA), funded by USAID East Africa, and …

Coping with Disruptions to Agriculture in Myanmar

As the Feed the Future Burma Agriculture and Food Systems Development Activity comes to a close, we are proud to …

Growing Agricultural Enterprises in Zambia

In Zambia, the USAID-funded Enterprise Development and Growth Enhanced (EDGE) Activity, worked with the private sector and others to boost …

Creating a Vibrant Horticulture Sector in Tanzania

The Feed the Future Tanzania Kilimo Tija Activity fostered a more vibrant, competitive horticulture sector in the country—one that is …

Money from Manure: Five ways Tajikistan’s first biodigesters benefit people

How a simple technology is boosting agriculture, empowering women, and fighting climate change. Top Takeaways: 5 Minute Read Just a …

Building Resilience, One Harvest at a Time in Mozambique

Since 2022, the Feed the Future Mozambique Resiliência Integrada na Nutrição e Agricultura Activity worked hand-in-hand with communities in Nampula …