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Introducing Transformative Gender & Social Inclusion Models in Rural Supply Chains in Peru
By Lucia Hidalgo, Multiprogramme Coordinator at Solidaridad Peru Transforming our global economy through sustainable development requires the development of systems…
17 August 2023
NEW CASHEW FACTORY BOOSTS PRODUCTION IN SIERRA LEONE
Cashews are a high value crop that can provide for a sustainable livelihood, but the harvesting and processing can be…
16 August 2023
Sustainable orange project earns award from the Citriculture Center of São Paulo
Since 2019, the Fruto Resiliente project, implemented by Solidaridad, has worked to expand sustainable orange production in Brazil. The project…
Savings & Loans Enhance Financial Inclusion for Rural Women in Nigeria
Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA) are a useful approach for improving financial inclusion of women. In Nigeria, 1,321 rural…
14 August 2023
Innovating for Financial Inclusion: Specialized Loan Product gives Artisanal Miners a Boost
The lack of formalization of the artisanal and small-scale mining sector remains a barrier to improved working conditions and access…
10 August 2023
A take on climate finance: Making the case for more equitable & effective climate action
The number of financial mechanisms dedicated to mitigating and adapting to climate change shows that the world has turned a…
09 August 2023
SUPPORTING GOLD MINERS WITH MERCURY-FREE MINERAL PROCESSING EQUIPMENT
Artisanal and small-scale gold mines are the world’s largest source of mercury emissions, with an annual estimate of over 2,000…
07 August 2023
Low-Carbon Agriculture: A Forward-Looking Approach to Farming
The growing demand for food and the rising impacts of climate change are pushing the world to rethink how we…
03 August 2023
Finding a balance in carbon and coffee
Coffee is highly vulnerable to climate change due to increasing temperatures and changing rainfall patterns. Addressing the problem requires a…
01 August 2023
Improving health and safety with shea fruit collectors
The collection and processing of shea fruit is a source of income for many women in Northern Ghana. The work…
28 July 2023
