Balancing Act: Protecting Forests & Improving Livelihoods in Liberia
The world’s forests are a key factor in sustainable development. They provide food, water, and medicine. They help stabilize the …
Marketlinks Publishes Staff-Authored Blog on Asset-Based Finance
Marketlinks recently published a blog on asset-based finance written by ACDI/VOCA staff members Paul Newall, Associate Director of Partnerships and …
Tanzania NAFAKA – Corteva Collaboration Video Released
We’re pleased to announce the release of “Farming for the Future.” It will air on the BBC as part of …
New Tractor, New Life For Outgrower Business Owner in Ghana
Alhassan Mumuni Baba had a tractor that he used to farm his 30 acres of maize, soybeans, and rice in …
Volunteer Reflects on 100+ Assignments
Meet Ross Penhallegon, a volunteer heading out this month on his 109th assignment. He and his wife Kate are dedicated …
Farmer-to-Farmer Volunteer from Ohio Helps Design Free-Stall Barn in Armenia
Many Armenian farmers realize that new technologies and practices are necessary if they want to improve their productivity and compete …
ACDI/VOCA Announces $38 million Agriculture and Food Systems Activity in Myanmar
ACDI/VOCA is pleased to announce a new five-year, $38 million activity funded by the United States Agency for International Development …
ACDI/VOCA Experts Share Best Practices to Combat Fall Armyworm
ACDI/VOCA hosted a webinar last month about fall armyworm and its impact on crops throughout Africa. The invasive species, native …
Inspiring Youth in Tanzania to Transform Farming Practices for Themselves & Their Communities
The agriculture sector in Tanzania faces several challenges, including a lack of high-quality inputs, such as seeds and fertilizers, and …
Feed the Future Activity in Tanzania Engages Youth in Fight Against Fall Armyworm
Despite Tanzanian youth making up most of the country’s labor force, they are burdened with unemployment and struggle to access …
Bangladesh Cooking Competition to Spur Nutritional Awareness Continues
The first regional round of NutriChamps was held on 27 July 2019 in Jashore, Bangladesh. Twenty students from ten local …
Cooking Competition Drives Nutritional Awareness & Market Demand in Bangladesh
Cooking competition shows with celebrity chefs and judges have become must-watch TV in Bangladesh. During May’s National Nutrition Week, 20 …
