ACDI/VOCA has worked in over 150 countries since 1963, partnering with communities to build stronger economies, reduce hunger and conflict, and support democratic, resilient societies. Our work expands global markets and promotes stability by fostering innovation and local leadership. Learn more about our deep roots around the globe.
Sub-Saharan Africa
In Sub-Saharan Africa, we’ve worked together with farmers and communities to improve livelihoods, strengthen food systems, and open doors to global trade.
In Kenya, we worked with communities to develop thriving trade hubs in remote regions. Partnering with local leaders, our programs helped communities attract investment and address challenges like food insecurity and extremism.
In Ethiopia, we partnered with livestock farmers to improve their access to animal feed and supported farming families in adopting better grain-growing practices, enhancing food security and boosting rural incomes.
In Ghana, our collaboration with smallholder farmers enabled them to boost staple crops, like maize and rice, and develop new markets and services, improving nutrition and commercial agriculture.
In Tanzania, we equipped farmers with trainings and market insights to help them grow more fruits, vegetables, rice, and maize for local and international markets.
Europe and Central Asia
Across Europe and Central Asia, we’ve empowered small businesses, expanded access to finance, and strengthened local economies through strategic partnerships.
In the Kyrgyz Republic, we partnered with Kyrgyz small businesses to increase sales and jobs by fostering better access to markets, competitiveness, and investment in the region.
In Serbia, we helped small business owners integrate into higher value chains, especially in agriculture, food, and machinery.
In Tajikistan, we helped local businesses establish commercial relationships, motivate the private sector to co-invest, and increase sales and jobs.
In Kazakhstan, U.S. volunteers traveled to support local communities with their professional skills and expertise during volunteer assignments with ACDI/VOCA.
Throughout the region, we have established a network of rural and microfinance institutions and helped build a sector that dramatically expanded access to finance.
Latin America and the Caribbean
In Latin America and the Caribbean, our work in more than 20 countries has supported peacebuilding, strengthened local industries, and addressed the root causes of migration.
In Colombia, we trained youth and Venezuelan migrants to empower them to find better jobs and helped farmers make the shift from growing coca to legal crops, advancing peace and prosperity after decades of conflict.
In Honduras, we addressed root causes of migration, collaborating with entrepreneurs and farmers to improve agriculture, tourism, and other critical sectors. We also empowered rural families in the Dry Corridor, a region prone to extreme weather, to adapt and sustain food production.
In Jamaica, communities we supported better managed their natural resources and worked to revitalize the spice trade, improving rural livelihoods and trade with the United States.
In Paraguay, farmers and local leaders learned to better respond to cyclical weather emergencies, such as El Niño and La Niña seasons, by adopting sustainable farming practices that protected their land and ensured food and income security.
Asia and the Pacific
From South Asia to the Pacific Islands, we’ve helped communities grow more food, earn better incomes, and connect to global markets.
In Bangladesh, rural families have improved their nutrition and incomes by adopting high-value crops and enhancing their rice and livestock productivity. Our programs enable them to produce more safe, diverse foods.
In India, we helped launch the Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative (IFFCO), now one of the world’s largest fertilizer producers, and supported farmers with better tools and market access.
In the Philippines, for over 25 years, we have partnered with farmer cooperatives and helped coffee growers produce high-quality beans, increasing their incomes and market reach.
In Myanmar, rural communities who were affected by ethnic tensions, poor infrastructure, volatile market conditions, and a military coup, learned to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. We supported them in adopting new farming technologies, accessing new jobs and financing, and increasing sales of their products.
In Vietnam, we partnered with cocoa farmers and farmer cooperatives to build sustainable livelihoods.
