Farmers

Savings Groups Spur Recovery in Central African Republic
Short-term emergency assistance and long-term development activities help families build resilience.

Boosting Resilience in Central African Republic
Farmers see harvest increases after applying modern farming and livestock techniques.

Improving Farm Yields in Central African Republic
Improved agricultural techniques help farmers build resilience.

Benin Savings Groups Build Financial Security
Savings group members strengthen community bonds by supporting each other in times of need.

Practicing Peace in Benin
Bringing together farmers and herders to discuss their unique challenges has led to better understanding and lower instances of violent conflict.

Improving Uganda Vanilla Yields and Farmer Income
Trained farmers open their fields as learning centers to teach best practices and support their fellow farmers.

Promoting Peace in Rural Cameroon
Solving a conflict between farmers and cattle breeders eliminated a major source of tension that left both parties satisfied.

South Sudan’s Farming Groups Grow Prosperity
Following devastating losses to conflict and natural disasters, vegetable gardens provide food, cash and a sense of community.

Increasing Farm Productivity in Zimbabwe
Demonstration sites show farmers how to adapt to climate change, with proof that the new methods will work for them.

The 15 Women Farmers You Need to Meet
Catholic Relief Services works with women farmers around the world. Even against everything—climate change, scarce resources and difficult financial circumstances—these women prove just how powerful they are.