Across Haiti’s rural hillsides, farming is a way of life, anchored in community, care for the land, and deep ancestral knowledge. Haitian peasant farmers have long practiced resilience through adversity, drawing on tradition and innovation to steward their land. This is especially true within the agroecology movement, where farmers work in harmony with nature to regenerate their soil, feed their families, and build stronger rural communities. Since 2009, the Haitian organization PDL … [Read more...] about 21 Verses or Principles of a Model Farmer
How to Build a Model Farm through Agroecological Farming: A Practical Guide
Across the globe, farmers are confronting a storm of interwoven crises. Climate change, shifting global social dynamics, and systemic injustices intersect with soil degradation, prolonged droughts, economic instability, and rising insecurity. For rural communities, building sustainable food systems—where both people and ecosystems can thrive—is not just an aspiration, but a necessity for survival and dignity. And this matter affects us all. Smallholder farmers produce up to 80% of the world's … [Read more...] about How to Build a Model Farm through Agroecological Farming: A Practical Guide
How a Young Agriculture Student in Burkina Faso Turned Passion into Purpose
'In the heart of every young person lies the potential for greatness' Unknown In many rural African communities, youth are often perceived as detached from agriculture—more drawn to city life and office jobs than farming or community-based livelihoods. This perception partially reflects a reality: youth still see conventional farming as labor-intensive, poorly paid, and lacking dignity, and the lack of jobs in rural areas pushes many to leave their home in search of opportunities … [Read more...] about How a Young Agriculture Student in Burkina Faso Turned Passion into Purpose
Strengthening Agroecology in Nepal: A New Partnership Between Groundswell International and Tribhuvan University
Groundswell International is proud to announce a new partnership with Tribhuvan University in Kathmandu, Nepal, to advance natural farming and agroecology in Nepal through collaborative research, education, and field-based learning. This partnership is a promising step forward for sustainable agriculture in South Asia, deepening academic-practitioner collaboration, equipping the next generation of food systems leaders, and strengthening climate-resilient food systems rooted in ecological … [Read more...] about Strengthening Agroecology in Nepal: A New Partnership Between Groundswell International and Tribhuvan University
Partner Impact: Sahel Eco Empowering Farmers and Driving Agroecology in Mali
In 2024, our partner Sahel Eco helped drive a farmer-led transition to agroecology in Mali across the Ségou region. Working closely with local communities, they supported efforts to restore degraded land, strengthen food sovereignty, create spaces for women to lead powerful initiatives, and offer young people tangible, hopeful alternatives for a more secure future. The Sahelian context The Sahel is one of the poorest regions of the world. Stretching across Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, … [Read more...] about Partner Impact: Sahel Eco Empowering Farmers and Driving Agroecology in Mali
Agroecology Building Community Resilience Amid Climate Crisis in Latin America & the Caribbean
In 2024, communities across Haiti, Honduras, Guatemala, Ecuador, and Mexico endured a convergence of crises. Climate extremes collided with social, economic, and political instability, threatening lives and deepening the fragility of rural livelihoods across Latin America and the Caribbean. Climate change is no longer a distant threat but a daily reality. Droughts, floods, heatwaves, and storms are hitting harder and more often. In Honduras, communities endured unprecedented heat in 2024, … [Read more...] about Agroecology Building Community Resilience Amid Climate Crisis in Latin America & the Caribbean