In the Spotlight
A gift for conservation helps reduce conflict between humans and wildlife
Chipo Munsaka explains that her first name means “a gift” in her language. “A gift for conserving wildlife,” the young Zimbabwean adds radiantly. That neatly sums up her commitment and contribution to addressing the growing problem of conflict between humans and wildlife. Chipo works as a Resource Monitor in northern Zimbabwe with the Mucheni Community Conservancy, which is being established with support from the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme. In
Rural Communication Services
FAO launches ‘Voices for Change’ video series to amplify perspectives on family farming
FAO has launched the“Voices for Change” video series, a collection of interviews and insights from key stakeholders at the Global Family Farming Forum (GFFF), held in October 2024. The GFFF, hosted at FAO Headquarters in Rome, brought together over 400 participants from different regions to discuss policies, innovations, and challenges affecting family farmers. The “Voices for Change” videos capture the essence of these discussions, showcasing the resilience, knowledge, and contributions
Family Farming
How a Senegal fishing family found safe harbour at home
Behind the newspaper headlines and the data on migration flows are countless ordinary people who envision a bright future for their families. Wherever their journeys take them, each of their stories is unique. Ousmane and Adama are a couple from rural Senegal who dared to dream of a better future abroad – and, with IFAD’s support, ended up finding it at home. Ousmane’s story Ousmane, a fisherman from Kafountine in Senegal, boarded
