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Young leaders shaping the future of food through film: watch the Field to Film Festival replays celebrating women farmers
Through youth-led films and panel discussions, youth storytellers invited us into realities that deserve to be seen, understood, and celebrated, in honor of the International Year of the Woman Farmer.
As Fertilizer Prices Rise, Agroecology Offers a More Resilient Path for Farmers
Global fertilizer shortages are exposing the risks of farming systems that depend on expensive exter…
Groundswell International’s 2025 Annual Report: How 270,000+ Farmers are Building a Climate-Resilient Future
When the systems meant to feed the world fail, where do we find solutions? Growing Through Crisis, G…
Forming the Future Foundation of Agroecology and Food Sovereignty in West Africa
What does it take for young people in West Africa to move from the margins of agriculture into its f…
Agroecology vs Regenerative Agriculture, Permaculture & Organic Farming: A Comparative Guide
If you’ve read about sustainable food systems, you’ve likely seen the terms agroecology, regenerativ…
The Women Farmers Reviving Unused Land in Nepal with Agroecology
Radhika Mahato is a smallholder farmer in Sarlahi, Nepal. For years, she farmed the way most people …
Joining Forces to Support Resilient Food Systems in Haiti: Acceso, PDL & Groundswell International’s Partnership
With the support of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Groundswell International, Partenariat pour le Déve…
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 …
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 …
In Nepal’s Terai Region, Women Farmers are Taking Back Control of their Seeds
In Sarlahi, a district in Nepal’s Terai region, women farmers are rebuilding control over their food…
Groundswell International Welcomes Sarah Sahlaney As Its New Executive Director
Groundswell International is pleased to welcome Sarah Sahlaney as its new Executive Director, effect…
“These Tools Have Changed The Way We Farm”: Appropriate Tools Are Making Farming Dignified Again in Ghana’s Savannah Region
For Abdul Latif, accessing simple, appropriate tools like hoes, cutlasses, and axes turned days of l…
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 seed…
Two Years Strengthening Food Sovereignty and Climate Resilience in Guatemala and Honduras: the Rejuvenate Program
Groundswell International, with the support of Citi Foundation, concludes a two-year program strengt…
Practical Lessons from Pacho Gangotena’s Agroecological Farm in Ecuador
As part of our regional conference in Latin America, we visited Pacho Gangotena’s agroecological far…
Dos años fortaleciendo la soberanía alimentaria y la resiliencia climática en Guatemala y Honduras: Programa Rejuvenecer
Groundswell International, con el apoyo de Citi Foundation, culmina un programa de dos años que fort…
Agroecology Works Even Under Climate Pressure: What Our Partners Showed Us in 2025
How agroecology helped farmers across Latin America, West Africa, and South Asia withstand climate s…
The Silence of the Land: A Story Written by Young Storytellers from Mexico
"But the years pass, life changes, and the climate changes too. The rains grow scarcer each year, an…
EL SILENCIO DE LA TIERRA: Una historia escrita por jóvenes contadores de historias de México
"Nuestros ojos han sido testigos de un cambio que creímos tardaría muchos años más en llegar, sin em…
Bridging the Gap: Appropriate Farming Technology for Scaling Agroecology in West Africa
A new pilot challenges high-tech farming narratives, showing how appropriate tools for agroecology c…
Nancy’s hands: from rock to fertile soil
“Nancy speaks slowly, without haste. She says that the earth also teaches, but only to those who lis…
Las manos de Nancy: de la roca a la tierra fértil
Nancy es una campesina indígena de la comunidad de Tunshi Grande, en Ecuador. Durante los últimos añ…