Winrock International

05/26/2026

05/25/2026

Meet Yamin

Winrock’s Fight Slavery and Trafficking-in-Persons (FSTIP) program reduces security threats to Americans linked to trafficking networks and unregulated migration and strengthens livelihoods and economic resilience among at-risk communities in . FSTIP is funded by the United States Department of State.

Learn more: https://winrock.org/projects/fstip/

05/22/2026

Meet Asma

Winrock’s Fight Slavery and Trafficking-in-Persons (FSTIP) program reduces security threats to Americans linked to trafficking networks and unregulated migration and strengthens livelihoods and economic resilience among at-risk communities in . FSTIP is funded by the United States Department of State.

Learn more: https://winrock.org/projects/fstip/

05/19/2026

Meet Al Amin

Winrock’s Fight Slavery and Trafficking-in-Persons (FSTIP) program reduces security threats to Americans linked to trafficking networks and unregulated migration and strengthens livelihoods and economic resilience among at-risk communities in . FSTIP is funded by the United States Department of State.

Learn more: https://winrock.org/projects/fstip/

05/18/2026

🌱 : Planting a forest across generations
What does resilience look like over time? Sometimes, it starts with a single tree — and a long-term commitment to see it grow.

In the Mississippi Alluvial Valley, ACR at Winrock International and its partner, GreenTrees, are helping landowners restore forests that will take decades to fully mature — but deliver lasting benefits for communities, ecosystems and the climate. Because real impact doesn’t happen overnight: trees spend years establishing roots before forests begin to take shape, and their greatest climate benefits come later as they grow.

This story highlights how families are investing not just in land, but in legacy — restoring habitats, supporting wildlife and building resilience that spans generations.

It’s a powerful example of our strategic focus in action: partnering with rural communities to design and scale solutions that strengthen environmental systems and livelihoods over the long term.

🌳 Read the full story: https://winrock.org/planting-a-forest-across-generations/

05/14/2026

🌏🌲 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲‑𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 — 𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲

At Winrock, protecting forests and landscapes isn’t just about conservation — it’s about strengthening ecosystem services: the benefits nature provides that support livelihoods, safeguard water and food systems, and help communities withstand climate and other shocks.

By working with governments, communities and partners to build jurisdiction‑wide systems for managing and financing natural resources, this approach helps protect ecosystems and build long‑term resilience — for people, economies and our environment.

From strengthening national forest programs to developing practical tools that support informed, locally led decision‑making, this work shows what’s possible when science, policy and partnership come together at scale.

👉 Read the full story: https://winrock.org/building-resilience-through-high-impact-nature-based-solutions-at-scale/

🌱 Learn more about Winrock’s Ecosystem Services work around the world: https://winrock.org/program-areas/environment/ecosystem-services/

05/07/2026

❄️ 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Reliable cold chain infrastructure is essential for modern food systems because it reduces loss, protects quality and expands market access. In the Philippines, Winrock has partnered with USDA, the private sector and local institutions to strengthen cold storage, logistics and agribusiness practices that link farmers to higher‑value markets — improving trade readiness and expanding opportunities for U.S. and global firms.

The Philippines Cold Chain Project, supported by USDA and implemented by Winrock International, improved handling, storage and distribution for perishable products, boosting farmer incomes while making food systems more resilient and efficient. These investments don’t just benefit local producers, they also stabilize regional supply chains, improve compliance with buyer requirements, and support demand for U.S. cold‑chain technologies, services and agribusiness expertise.

This is what smart development looks like: supporting partner countries while advancing U.S. economic interests through more efficient logistics, safer food and stronger, more dependable markets for trade and investment.
❄️ Cold chain and logistics
🌱 Farmer incomes and food security
🇺🇸🌍 Stronger markets for American and Philippine businesses

04/30/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁: 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀

Food safety and quality standards matter for farmers, consumers and global trade. For more than two decades, Winrock International has partnered with the USDA and Philippine institutions to strengthen food systems that protect public health while opening markets and reducing barriers to trade.

Through USDA‑funded programs like Building Safe Agricultural Food Enterprises in the Philippines, Winrock has worked with farmers, processors and agribusinesses to strengthen food safety practices, certification readiness and enterprise management — helping Filipino companies meet international standards aligned with U.S. requirements. These technical improvements support more reliable, compliant supply chains for U.S. buyers and reduce risk for companies sourcing, trading or investing in the region.

This work supports food security at home and abroad. Stronger standards and clearer regulatory alignment create more predictable markets, increase demand for U.S. expertise, inputs and services, and support American companies that trade and partner across the Indo‑Pacific. 🇺🇸🌏

🤝 Public‑private partnerships
📦 Food safety, standards and certification
🌾 Shared benefits for U.S. and Philippine markets

04/27/2026

🐄 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆

Winrock’s agriculture work in Bangladesh has always focused on how markets function — not just how food is produced.

Across livestock, feed and aquaculture systems, we’ve partnered with:

🏢 Private-sector firms and agribusinesses
🏭 Industry associations and processors
🏛️ Public agencies responsible for agriculture and trade

This ecosystem approach helps strengthen supply chains that are more efficient, more resilient and better positioned to meet international market expectations, including those of U.S. buyers and partners. Under Winrock’s 2026-28 strategic plan, this experience continues to guide our work: connecting producers to markets, supporting enterprise growth and reinforcing agriculture as a driver of shared economic resilience.

🔗 Explore our work in Bangladesh:https://winrock.org/countries/bangladesh/

04/22/2026

🌎 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁: 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁

This , we’re reflecting on what it means to turn clean energy into lasting opportunity for communities, economies and the planet.

For decades, Winrock International has worked with governments, the private sector and rural communities to design and scale clean energy solutions ranging from solar pumping, EV charging stations, electric cooking and biogas to rooftop solar through clean energy finance. This work strengthens environmental ecosystems and builds resilience where it matters most.

In , our clean energy work spans nearly three decades. Through efforts like the Nepal Renewable Energy Programme and more recent initiatives led by our Clean Energy & Circular Economy team, Winrock has helped expand access to solar energy, clean cooking and productive‑use technologies, cutting emissions while improving health, livelihoods and local economies.

This approach reflects Winrock’s 2026–2028 strategic plan: community‑led solutions, strong markets and durable environmental gains. On Earth Day and every day, we remain focused on powering rural resilience by putting people at the center of the energy transition.

⚡ Clean energy markets
🌱 Community‑led resilience
🤝 Public‑private partnerships
🌍 Global reach, local ownership