How One Woman Farmer from Nepal Turned a Small Loan into a Lifeline
In rural Nepal, small opportunities can be life-changing for women farmers. After joining a women’s savings and credit group, Samjhana made one decision that changed everything for her.
Pathways of Hope in the Dry Corridor: Communities Speak on Resilience & Agroecology at the Central American Donors Forum 2024
The Central American Dry Corridor, one of the world’s most vulnerable regions to climate change, faces a crisis threatening the lives of millions of people. Yet, amid this adversity, rural communities are leading an inspiring transformation. Through agroecology, the recovery of ancestral knowledge, and political advocacy, these communities are demonstrating that change is possible. During CADF 2024, local leaders shared stories of resilience that showed a path of hope for the entire region.
Ecuadorian Youth Draw a Future Free of Chemicals and Rooted in Nature
This year, youth storytellers from our local partner EkoRural in Ecuador stepped forward with thoughtful drawings that inspire us to reconnect with the earth. Their art calls out harmful agricultural practices, depicts the importance of soil health, and honors the mountains that nestle their communities.
Young Leaders Shaping the Future of Food Systems Through Film: Looking Back on the 2024 Field to Film Festival
Each year, the Field to Film Festival marks a milestone for our Youth Storyteller Program, a unique initiative where young leaders learn to capture and share the stories of their families and the agroecological solutions transforming their communities. This year, through bold and creative storytelling, they ignited movements of hope and change across diverse corners of the globe. Stories that resonate across borders In 2024, over 50 young storytellers brought their communities’ stories from field to film, producing 11 short films that highlight the resilience and innovation of communities in B …
Senderos de esperanza en el Corredor Seco: agroecología y resiliencia desde las voces de las comunidades en el CADF 2024
El Corredor Seco Centroamericano, una de las regiones más vulnerables al cambio climático en el mundo, enfrenta una crisis que pone en riesgo la vida de millones de personas. Sin embargo, en medio de esta adversidad, las comunidades rurales están liderando una transformación inspiradora. A través de la agroecología, la recuperación del conocimiento ancestral y la incidencia política, estas comunidades están demostrando que el cambio es posible. Durante el CADF 2024, líderes locales compartieron historias de resiliencia que iluminan un camino de esperanza para toda la región.
Indigenous Farming Systems in Ecuador: Lessons for Adapting to Climate Change
The Andean highlands hold vital lessons for building sustainable food systems worldwide. As organizations like EkoRural work to revive ancestral practices and connect farmers with urban markets, they demonstrate that solutions to global challenges often lie in the wisdom of local communities.