With the support of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Groundswell International, Partenariat pour le Développement Local (PDL), and Acceso, have been working on a 3-year program (April 2024 - March 2027) to strengthen connections between smallholder agroecological farmers and local market access in Haiti. The program is one of the initiatives of the Haiti Food System Alliance (HFSA), a network of 15 organizations working to transform Haiti's food systems. Together, we are producing results that … [Read more...] about Joining Forces to Support Resilient Food Systems in Haiti: Acceso, PDL & Groundswell International’s Partnership
Jóvenes Contadores de Historias vivieron espacios de reflexión y creación en el marco del Día de la Tierra 2026
Cada año, el Día de la Tierra impulsa actividades para discutir la relación entre las personas y el entorno. En Santa Ana Zegache, una comunidad rural del estado de Oaxaca, al sur de México, esa conversación se llevó, con el programa de Jóvenes Contadores de Historias, a un espacio concreto con jóvenes que viven en un territorio donde el acceso al agua, los cambios en el clima y las formas de cultivo hacen parte de la cotidiadinad. Oaxaca concentra una alta diversidad cultural y biológica, … [Read more...] about Jóvenes Contadores de Historias vivieron espacios de reflexión y creación en el marco del Día de la Tierra 2026
Youth Reflection Circles to Strengthen the Bond with Mother Earth – Earth Day 2026
This article is also available in Spanish. Read it here. Every year, Earth Day sparks conversations about the relationship between people and the environment. In Santa Ana Zegache, a rural community in the state of Oaxaca in southern Mexico, that conversation took shape through the Youth Storyteller Program, facilitated by our local partner Centéotl. "Oaxaca is home to rich cultural and biological diversity, with Indigenous communities closely tied to local agricultural systems. But water … [Read more...] about Youth Reflection Circles to Strengthen the Bond with Mother Earth – Earth Day 2026
Groundswell International Welcomes Sarah Sahlaney As Its New Executive Director
Groundswell International is pleased to welcome Sarah Sahlaney as its new Executive Director, effective April 1, 2026. She succeeds Steve Brescia, who is stepping into a new role after 17 years of service as founder and Executive Director, and who will now transition to Director of Action-Learning. The appointment follows an in-depth search led by the organization’s Board of Directors and a search committee that included board members and representatives of staff and local NGO … [Read more...] about Groundswell International Welcomes Sarah Sahlaney As Its New Executive Director
“These Tools Have Changed The Way We Farm”: Appropriate Tools Are Making Farming Dignified Again in Ghana’s Savannah Region
Abdul Latif Issah, a 38-year-old farmer and respected community leader in Mahamuripe, Central Gonja District, is a husband and father of five. He serves as Secretary of the local community's Agroecology Committee*, coordinating learning sessions, mobilizing farmers, and documenting community progress. Farming has always been central to life in Mahamuripe, providing food, income, and cultural identity. Yet, like many rural communities, Mahamuripe has faced challenges that threatened productivity, … [Read more...] about “These Tools Have Changed The Way We Farm”: Appropriate Tools Are Making Farming Dignified Again in Ghana’s Savannah Region
The Women Who Feed Us: 15 Youth-Led Films Honoring Women Farmers
What does a woman farmer's day look like in the hills of Nepal? What does it mean to save seeds in Central America when decades of industrial agriculture have displaced traditional knowledge? What does it take to challenge a patriarchal tradition, and bring about social change? For the past three weeks, these are the questions youth from smallholder farming communities have been answering on film. Their short films premiered at our Field to Film Festival, an annual youth-led event showcasing … [Read more...] about The Women Who Feed Us: 15 Youth-Led Films Honoring Women Farmers