Kathlee Freeman

I research, write about, and map food insecurity, agricultural development, and policy issues.

[Kathlee Freeman @_FreemanK]

@YPARD @YpardAfrica @YPARD_AP

[CCAFS GSI Unit @CCAFS_GSI]

What do young people bring to the #ag sector? Join the online discussion w/@CGIARclimate and partners, @CAAST_Net_Plus, #CSAYN, and #FBSC, hosted on the #CANA platform. Share your thoughts on #youth, #agriculture, and #ICTs. https://t.co/xoD3PqgubD

[Kathlee Freeman @_FreemanK]

What do young people bring to the #ag sector? Join the online discussion w/@CGIARclimate and partners, @CAAST_Net_Plus, #CSAYN, and #FBSC, hosted on the #CANA platform. Share your thoughts on #youth, #agriculture, and #ICTs.

[Kathlee Freeman @_FreemanK]

@acdivoca @farmertofarmer I excited to share my experiences from the field – especially my conversations with farmers. This volunteer experience has been a great way to connect and learn from others while providing meaningful support to a project. #VolunteerWeekChat

[Kathlee Freeman @_FreemanK]

@acdivoca @farmertofarmer I’ve met so many wonderful people that are passionate about nutrition, health, and rural communities and I’m inspired by the progress the project has made. #VolunteerWeekChat

[Kathlee Freeman @_FreemanK]

@acdivoca @farmertofarmer The in-country experience has been the best part of the assignment. I love seeing the actual on-the-ground impact of what I’m working on in the office and learning from experts, both here in Dhaka and the field. #VolunteerWeekChat

[Kathlee Freeman @_FreemanK]

@acdivoca @farmertofarmer In terms of communications, I’m working to build out a project case study and review of the grants process so that all the great work being done here is documented and accessible for future reference. #VolunteerWeekChat

[Kathlee Freeman @_FreemanK]

@acdivoca @farmertofarmer With my previous experience with grant writing, I’ve been able to work with grantees to better define the issues they’re working on and create measurable outcomes. #VolunteerWeekChat

[Kathlee Freeman @_FreemanK]

@acdivoca @farmertofarmer At the same time, the position is challenging. As my background is in food security and agriculture, it’s also been a wonderful chance to learn from project beneficiaries in person. #VolunteerWeekChat

[Kathlee Freeman @_FreemanK]

@acdivoca @farmertofarmer My input is taken seriously and my work directly contributes to the project’s goals. This has been a great opportunity to use my experiences and expertise to support a food security initiative. #VolunteerWeekChat

[Kathlee Freeman @_FreemanK]

@acdivoca @farmertofarmer In the field, I’ve had the opportunity to meet with grantees and see their operations in action. I’ve also visited farmers, fodder entrepreneurs, and livestock service providers to capture their stories and see project activities implemented first hand. #VolunteerWeekChat

[Kathlee Freeman @_FreemanK]

@acdivoca @farmertofarmer My time is split between our main office in Dhaka and field visits. At the office, I meet with potential grantees and create and plan for communications, such as blogs, reports, case studies, etc. #VolunteerWeekChat

[Kathlee Freeman @_FreemanK]

@McCloudCJ @acdivoca @farmertofarmer I've done consulting and research in rural communities before, so I had an idea of what the field would be like. The biggest surprise is everything I've learned about the livestock sector in Bangladesh - especially animal health and fodder.

[Kathlee Freeman @_FreemanK]

@acdivoca @farmertofarmer I also work with the communications team to capture and create written and visual products exploring Bangladesh’s livestock sector and the impact our project is having on the ground. This includes case studies, infographics, social media, videos, and blogs. #VolunteerWeekChat

[Kathlee Freeman @_FreemanK]

@acdivoca @farmertofarmer My assignment includes communication + grant making and management. I’m working on a grant start-up project that was launched this year to partner with public and private sector actors to improve the livestock input and output market. #VolunteerWeekChat

[Kathlee Freeman @_FreemanK]

@acdivoca @farmertofarmer I am a researcher and communications consultant with a background in food security, agriculture, and development. I learned about volunteering on ACDI/VOCA’s webpage it seemed like the perfect opportunity to use my skill set. #VolunteerWeekChat