Today we mark #InternationalDayOfPotato by celebrating a crop that nourishes millions and embodies resilience. The potato plays a vital role in fighting hunger, improving livelihoods and shaping a better foods future. Let's work together to unlock its full potential. #4Betters
Day 2 of the #FFBS#GlobalLearningEvent25. Poster presentations by all country offices implementing the #FFBS approach. So many lessons to learn from conflict affected counties like Palestine, Syria, Yemen, Myanmar to marginalised communities in Peru, Philippines & many others.
@GodfreyOmony1 presenting how Uganda is scaling up the #FFBS implementation. One the challenges in Uganda 🇺🇬 is the limited Agricultural Extension Services: 1:18,000 farmers in comparison to the recommended 1:500 farmers. #HappeningNow#GlobalLearningEvent25
🎤Panel in session why #FFBS matter!
From sustainable agriculture to inclusive markets, @CARE experts unpack what makes #FFBS a gamechanger in scaling resilient, equitable food systems. #FFBSGlobalLearningEvent25
I'm 54.
I wasted 24 years learning this the hard way. But I'll teach you in 5 minutes.
If you're soft, stop reading now.
Here are 24 uncomfortable truths I wish I knew earlier:
@GCICUganda@GCICMediaReview@gou_economy@mofpedU@GovUganda@ugandainvest I am thinking this got to be a pilot for some business factor. It’s a good idea to start and learn from it. Majority of biz rarely see their 3rd to 5th BDs, except well thought out biz ideas. How well to support the popn think through would be interwovened in this!
Many countries are integrating forest-based bioeconomy into strategies, but there is a need for more comprehensive frameworks, better coordination, & increased investment, @FAO's Zhimin Wu tells sustainable forest-based bioeconomy webinar.
@IUFRO@mmm_fi @BML_gv_at @FAOBrussels
Renewable energy fuels women’s empowerment. ♻️⚡
In Sierra Leone 🇸🇱, the Solar Harnessed Entrepreneurs (SHE) initiative, implemented by CARE with funding from the @RockefellerFdn, boosted women-led businesses. 📈 1/3
Download a free publication from @FAO and @CIFOR_ICRAF with case studies from 8️⃣countries: Mainstreaming #biodiversity in forestry - country case studies. 🌳🦋🌏
🔗https://t.co/MNhPvu97jB
Thank you @StanChartUGA for my Birthday treat of coffee and a slice of cake. I honestly appreciate! And thanks to @EndiroCoffee Kisementi shop team for the great care. I became excited and even bought an @EndiroCoffee cup!
Ongoing public policy-making process training by @KIPPRAKENYA for project staff and government stakeholders implementing the CASCADE project. The training covers the entire process of policy conceptualization and development. #publicpolicy
Did you know that 36% of agrifood workers in the world are women?
Yet, #RuralWomen earn nearly 20% less than men and have reduced access to land, credit, technology and information.
This has to change.
#LetsGrowEquality#YearOfTheWomanFarmer
@Arsenalnewschan The only bit of love in celebration I saw was between Raya and Ramsdale… the last save by Raya, you guys should have seen how Ramsdale celebrated for his comrade…. It’s us outside who think otherwise..
Congratulations for this great partnership… I have no doubt great impact and many vulnerable communities will surely change their lives positively. Well done @CAREUganda@CARE
@CAREUganda@gabazira and @BusitemaUni have signed a ten year #MOU to harness capacities from each other and advance Integrated Community Based Agricultural Extension under the #FFBS project funded by @LDSchurch