Apricot orchards in #Tajikistan are being transformed by new grafting & pruning tools courtesy of a cost-sharing program from our USAID MDRD Activity. Efficiency has tripled for farmers, leading to more clients and local livelihoods. Learn more: bit.ly/4bvHdVy

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#USAfricaBusinessSummit2024 sets stage for new deal pipeline:

We spoke to Sylvia Megret, President and CEO ACDI/VOCA, who is attending the forum to unpack some areas of interest investors are eyeing.

Watch here⬇️
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Aleida Tile was one of the 17 artisans representing indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities from 10 departments of Colombia New Orleans JazzFest 2024! Proudly showcased the cultural heritage of our regions in #NewOrleans . 🌎🇨🇴

Our USAID-funded Indigenous Peoples and Afro-Colombian Empowerment project helped send a delegation of artisans/entrepreneurs to New Orleans JazzFest! Colombia is being highlighted in this year's Cultural Exchange Pavilion. Check it out 👇

#NorthernKenya faces relentless extreme weather, testing pastoralist communities. On #EarthDay , we launched a new $6 million climate finance window, managed by AV Ventures and USAID Kuza, to support climate efforts in the region. Learn more: bit.ly/3WvPnsQ @usaidkenya

📣We collaborated with USAID Nawiri and trained county communication staff and journalists in Isiolo County. The county has since published eight stories on global development in the local media, reaching 268,000 Isiolo residents📺
#WorldPressFreedomDay

Hot job alert!

We're #hiring a Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) Director for an upcoming Regional Resilience Activity in the Sahel region - Burkina Faso, Chad, The Gambia, and Mauritania - funded by #USAID .

Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/4dlTEFd

📅 One week to go!

Join us & WILD: Women Innovators & Leaders Development for the 2024 Women’s Global Leadership Forum:

May 7: In-person in Washington DC for the “Aiming High Leadership Symposium”

May 8-9: Virtual, live programming accommodates 25 time zones

Buy your ticket: tinyurl.com/285xapwd

ACDI/VOCA volunteer Marco Malatrasi is making a macro difference in microgreens. 🌿 Recently, he shared his expertise with HighGarden, a hydroponic greenhouse in Georgia, offering guidance on cultivation, management practices, & more!

Volunteer with us: bit.ly/4be81JQ

Congrats to ACDI/VOCA for clinching the 2024 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence award, earning all 5 Culture Excellence awards! 🏆

Your commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace culture sets a remarkable standard for the industry. Well-deserved recognition!

Sylvia Megret

🚨 Hot job alert!

We are #hiring a Human and Institutional Capacity Building (HICB) Liaison for an upcoming Economic Modernization Activity in #SriLanka funded by #USAID .

Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/3xIyqRA

Get ready for the 2024 #SIDUSConference ! On April 26, ACDI/VOCA joins #GlobalDev pros at the SID-US' Annual Conference, themed 'World In Crisis, Sparks of Hope.'

Catch our virtual session 'Untangling the Knot: Local Partnerships that Adapt and Work!' at 2:00 PM EDT.

ACDI/VOCA is honored to be named a 2024 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence winner! 🏆 We're proud to have received all five Culture Excellence awards.

Thanks to our amazing team whose genuine feedback made this possible! bit.ly/4beosG1

Projecto FTF RESINA assinou hoje, acordo de financiamento de 10 milhões de meticais com o Ministério de Agricultura e Desenvolvimento Rural para o fortalecimento do Sistema de Informação de Mercados Agrícolas-SIMA.
Iniciativa tornada possível graças ao apoio da USAID

We're #hiring a variety of long-term experts and STTA with food processing experience for an upcoming Global Feed the Future FORK Activity funded by #USAID .

Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/4a2DbD3

On April 18 we were thrilled to launch USAID's five-year $18 million Employment and Enterprise Development Activity (EEDA) in Tajikistan!

EEDA will partner with firms to improve productivity in the textile, food processing, and IT sectors.

Learn more: bit.ly/4a7KklN

On April 22nd, Ambassador Battle met with Ovidiu Bujorean, Sr. Technical Director, Investments and Innovative Finance for ACDI/VOCA. The organization is a not-for-profit based in Washington and implements social and economic projects across the globe. ACDI/VOCA works closely with…

We're #hiring a Food Processing Lead for an upcoming Global Feed the Future FORK Activity funded by #USAID .
We're seeking candidates with a bachelor's degree in food science or a relevant field and seven years of experience.

Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/3vMd19x

Women face vulnerability to #climatechange , often bearing the brunt of income loss due to heat, drought, & other climatic shocks compared to men. Meet 3 women championing female representation & climate-smart ag market systems in a male-dominated industry: bit.ly/3NFQiCo