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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 local volunteers to continue to support farmers, entrepreneurs, and communities in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Centr …

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“We Have Entered a New Norm”: 19 Years Serving ACDI/VOCA’s Board of Directors

A Q&A with Mort Neufville, newly named director emeritus of ACDI/VOCA’s Board of Directors Dr. Mortimer Neufville (2nd from left in photo from Colombia visit above) joined ACDI/VOCA’s Board of Directors in 2001. A lot has changed since then. Be …

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Webinar Examines How Rural Tourism Can Fuel Development in the COVID-19 Era

ACDI/VOCA celebrated World Environment Day on June 5, 2020, by hosting the webinar “What Is Rural Tourism? Opportunities for Development.” The live event featured agritourism experts David Visher and Penny Leff. It was moderated by Thelonious Trim …

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COVID-19 Crisis Spurs Pivot to Virtual Volunteering

USAID initiatives Feed the Future and the volunteer program Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F) build food security and strive to end global hunger. Both recognize that these grand goals require energy, resources, informati …

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Volunteers Build A Better World

April 19th marks the beginning of the National Volunteer Week. Today, more than ever, we are reminded of the importance of volunteers in our local and global communities. From lending a helping hand to an elderly neighbor here in the United States, to int …

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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 to helping people around the globe. They’ve volunteered 1,417 days, that’s nearly four years, in pursuit of this objective. Before he …

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Makrita Avjyan

Makrita Avjyan serves as ACDI/VOCA’s country director for the USAID-funded Farmer-to-Farmer Program in Armenia, where she oversees the successful implementation of the program. Her experience with ACDI/VOCA dates back to 2007 through 2011, when she was …

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Magda Menabde

Magda Menabde oversees the implementation of our Farmer-to-Farmer Program in the Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia regions. Since joining ACDI/VOCA in 2005, she held various roles supporting the mobilization of highly qualified U.S. volunt …

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Nazgulmira Arynova

Nazgulmira (Mira) Arynova serves as ACDI/VOCA’s country director for the USAID-funded Farmer-to-Farmer Program in the Kyrgyz Republic, where she plans, develops, and manages all aspects of the core country program and ensures fiscal respo …

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Volunteer to Tajikistan Shares How to Advocate to End World Hunger

Food truly unites us all. It is a cultural experience and being immersed in another culture opened my eyes to foods and traditions that enhanced my life in many ways. Last month, I returned home to Washington, D.C., from a short-term volunteer assignment …

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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 microcredit. Many youth lack interest in agriculture because of its perceived instability. Despite their skills and knowledge, …

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Volunteering through Generations: How a Wisconsin Family Supports Armenian Farmers

After first hearing about the Farmer-to-Farmer Program in 1994, John Bobbe eagerly signed up to volunteer in Poland. The program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development, mobilizes volunteers like John to provide technical assistan …

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