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From Forgotten Plots to Collective Economy: A Rural Women's Community Model in Honduras - Groundswell International A group of rural women in Honduras transformed a neglected plot of land into a thriving community-led initiative, overcoming cultural and structural barriers to strengthen food sovereignty, empower wo...

We hear a lot about problems in farming and #foodsystems, but what about solutions?

Have you seen #agroecology in action? A farmer reclaiming land, a community building #foodsovereignty, a method that works? Share a story that gives you #hope. Here's one that made our week start on a good note 👇

Agroecology vs industrial agriculture. Which approach do you think is better for the future of food?

This Women's Group in Nepal is Restoring Soil Health with Biofertilizers - Groundswell International In this small village in Nepal, women farmers learned to prepare biofertilizers (or Jholmal) using everyday materials. Here's how it changed their community.

There’s a myth that without synthetic fertilizers & pesticides, food production will collapse. But smallholder farmers across the world are proving otherwise. In Nepal, women are replacing chemical inputs with locally made biofertilizers—restoring soil & increasing yields 👇

Agroecology isn’t just for small farms—it can feed entire nations. Decades of experience show that farmer-led systems can scale to fight hunger, poverty & climate change. This study lays out a bold vision where agroecology could feed Europe by 2050, while maintaining key exports.👇

Hi there 👋 We're a global network of local NGOs working hand-in-hand with those who feed the world. We help smallholder farmers co-create resilient, fair and regenerative farming & food systems adapted to their local realities and rooted in Indigenous knowledge. Here, we'll be sharing their stories🌱

How Penda Turned a Dumping Ground into an Agroecological Urban Farm in Senegal  - Groundswell International Penda's agroecological urban farm blooms in Thiès, offering a vision of urban food systems that benefit the land, women, consumers, and youth.

Penda's urban farm blooms in the concrete sprawl of Thiès. As we strolled through rows of onions and parsley, Penda shared how she healed the soil through agroecology and secured a plot to farm—a lifeline in a country where only 6% of women own land 🌳
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Pictured: Tindano Pobarou, a 64-year-old farmer who fled violence in Burkina Faso with her 9 children and rebuilt her life through agroecology. Despite immense challenges, she never gave up. Now, she grows food in a community garden, safeguarding her family's future while regenerating the land.

With our local partners, we help farmers create solutions that honor Indigenous heritage, restore ecosystems, and promote #foodsovereignty. In times of crisis, farmers' stories in the #GlobalSouth help us hold onto hope and rise through adversity. Change grows from the ground up, not above 🌱