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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 15/01/2026

Despite losing the use of his left arm as youngster, Azni Abd Sani shows how more sustainable farming can transform lives in Malaysia. A programme from Solidaridad & Cargill is helping farmers find ways to boost productivity & resilience. Get the story www.solidaridadnetwork.org/story/the-se...

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 22/12/2025

🪡 Mending gender gaps across Latin America: Women-Powered Coffee Summit in Chiapas, Mexico, shows how weaving inclusion into the coffee value chain is driving measurable impact — from families to policies. Read the story ✨ www.solidaridadnetwork.org/news/weaving...

Women from the global coffee community take part in talks, panels and discussions during the Women-Powered Coffee Summit.

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 12/12/2025

🐄 🇧🇷 Meet Maria Gorete Rios, a cattle rancher transforming her farm in the Brazilian Amazon with rotational grazing, traceability & direct market access. Read more www.solidaridadnetwork.org/story/no-mid...

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 03/12/2025

Women palm oil producers in Côte d’Ivoire are taking control of their future thanks to the Pathways to Prosperity programme. Read how here www.solidaridadnetwork.org/news/equippi...

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 29/10/2025

🇿🇲In Chunka Village, Zambia, livestock are opening new doors, particularly for women and young people. The project shows that sustainable fashion doesn’t just happen in cities – it begins in rural communities 🤝. See more here www.solidaridadnetwork.org/news/buildin...

A woman participating in the P2P program wearing a creative headpiece.

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 13/10/2025

Maybe you didn't have time to read the #CocoaBarometer? Let's get you up to speed. Here are the highlights & hear is the full story www.solidaridadnetwork.org/news/record-...

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 03/09/2025

For James Yaw Asare Awuku, age is just a number & learning is forever. This farmer in his 60s isn’t slowing down. He's showing that even long-time farmers can unlearn, relearn & grow. Read how this retired teacher tripled maize yields in Ghana. ➡️ www.solidaridadnetwork.org/.../retired-...

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 27/08/2025

Our next newsletter comes out tomorrow! We'll explore high-tech, we'll explore low-tech. We'll consider whatever works for farmers. Not getting our newsletter? Sign up now! solidaridadnetwork.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 14/08/2025

🎬 #Documentary screening: “Entre Polvo y Sueños” tells the transformative story of women miners in Peru. From exclusion to recognition, their voices are reshaping the future of artisanal and small-scale mining. 💬 Watch the trailer & get the story here www.solidaridadnetwork.org/news/entre-p...

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 08/08/2025

#FridayPhoto + Quiz! Give your best guess on the subject of today's photo. Three hints: 1. 🐄 🐂 2. 🌱 🌱 3. 🧑‍🌾 👩‍🌾 Find the answer & a link to the full story in the comments!

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 29/07/2025

🐄 Sometimes the simplest technology is the most effective. 🚦Behold, the grazing stick🚦 Read how a humble stick helps farmers make precise decisions for their herds & ensure healthy, productive soils. www.solidaridadnetwork.org/news/the-gra...

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 28/07/2025

💡 Our next monthly rundown is coming this week! 🎯 Sign up now for a complete digest of news, insights, inspirational stories & more! Sign up 🔗 here solidaridadnetwork.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 22/07/2025

Women take the wheel in the Ghanaian mining sector where higher-paying jobs were typically reserved for men. A new project is training young women to operate heavy machinery, like dump trucks and excavators, and change the narrative. Read more www.solidaridadnetwork.org/news/shiftin...

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 11/07/2025

3rd post in our series on #COP30 raises an important question about the event: How does it relate to the farmers we work with? 🤔 Scroll down ➡ and find out more!

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 18/06/2025

So many International Days in June! This year, we gathered them all into a newsletter saluting the great work farmers are doing in the field. Check it out here mailchi.mp/solidaridadn...

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 10/06/2025

👩‍🌾 🧑‍🌾 Harvest some insight! Sign up for the Solidaridad newsletter for a browsable recap of what we're reading, what our teams are up to & how small-scale farmers around the world are building a more resilient future. Click here 🔗 solidaridadnetwork.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 14/04/2025

💡 The next Solidaridad newsletter is coming soon! 🎯 Sign up now for a complete digest of news, insights, inspirational stories & more (plus your invite for the public launch of the next Palm Oil Barometer)! Sign up here 🔗 solidaridadnetwork.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 09/04/2025

🌴 Palm oil has the power to lift small-scale farming families out of poverty – so why isn't it happening? 🚨 The market is broken. It’s time for change! 📅 Sign up early for the Launch of the Palm Oil Barometer Webinar on 7 May. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Promotional image for the launch webinar of the Palm Oil Barometer from the organization Solidaridad

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 04/04/2025

#FridayPhoto: Once dependent on rain-fed farming alone, Zambian farmers are finding financial stability with poultry! 🐔👩‍🌾 Fatness is part of the K'fuya project, which supports 410 Zambian farmers in rearing chickens. She receives robust Sasso chicks and training on how to raise them properly.

Small-scale woman farmer in Zambia admires her chickens with extension officers from Solidaridad.

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 28/03/2025

#FridayPhoto: Joy abounds, the voice of farmers on the rise in Ghana. A new association of cocoa farmers from 73 co-op unions is set to boost the voice of farmers at the community, national international level. Read more here #ChangeThatMatters. www.solidaridadnetwork.org/news/uniting...

Smallholder cocoa farmers in Ghana celebrate the establishment of the Ghana Cooperative Cocoa Farmers and Marketing Association. Through this association cocoa producers are consolidating their efforts, and creating an effective advocacy organization for a stronger voice at the community, national and international level.

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 27/03/2025

Advocating for equality, a greater voice for the marginalized! Check out Solidaridad's latest newsletter - a compendium of highlights, learnings and links. Read it here mailchi.mp/solidaridadn...

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 13/03/2025

Driving inclusivity and equity in the palm sector of East Kalimantan, Indonesia “It is imperative for both men and women to understand that gender equality is about partnership, not domination," says farmer Ari Dwi Click here www.solidaridadnetwork.org/news/driving...

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 07/03/2025

👩‍🌾 👩‍🌾 Women are vital contributors to ag supply chains. On International #WomensDay, we call for the rights, equality & empowerment of all women & girls. Everyday we see these values in the stories of the women we work with. Read 3 of their stories here www.solidaridadnetwork.org/.../standing...

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 04/03/2025

☕ 🍫 🐄 Since 2013, we've been working with small farmers to adopt climate-smart practices, like agroforestry, on over 61K hectares in Brazil, Colombia & Peru. 🌳 Check out this report on how farmers can achieve environmental & financial sustainability. www.solidaridadnetwork.org/publications...

cover image of a report on climate-smart agriculture

A graph showing impact of adopting climate-smart practices

In Colombia and Peru, farmers increased income from coffee by 70.5%. In Brazil farmer increased their income from cocoa and livestock by 52%.

Graphic showing how between 2018-2021, deforestation on participating farmers had reduced by 58.4%

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 03/03/2025

It's #WorldWildlifeDay! 🐍 🐺 🐗 Read how a 📸 photo contest for families in Argentina's Gran Chaco nurtures local pride in biodiversity & a renewed sense of stewardship. Clicky-clicky ➡️ www.solidaridadnetwork.org/story/find-t...

Daniel Salto won a prize for his photo of an anteater in Argentina's Gran Chaco

Special armadillo in Argentina's Gran Chaco

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 13/02/2025

🇮🇳 🐄 A dairy farmer reinvents herself in India! In early 2021, dairy farmer Kajal Suved Shaikh wasn't sure where her business was headed. Now she has tripled milk production through the Trust Dairy Project w/ Solidaridad Asia. Read her story www.solidaridadnetwork.org/story/findin...

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 12/02/2025

On #WorldRadioDay, find out how small-scale farmers in West Africa use radio to adapt to climate change. Reskeet this post & read it here www.solidaridadnetwork.org/story/radio-...

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 23/01/2025

🔥 🤝 Cocoa farmers in Ghana unite for a stronger voice: Welcome the Ghana Cooperative Cocoa Farmers & Marketing Association. Solidaridad helped establish this advocacy arm to give farmers a stronger voice in decisions that directly affect them. Read more www.solidaridadnetwork.org/news/uniting...

Cocoa farmers' cooperatives elected to create the Ghana Cooperative Cocoa Farmers and Marketing Association

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 22/01/2025

🇭🇳 Solidaridad & RGC Coffee Inc. are collaborating to strengthen the coffee supply chain in Honduras w/ help on #EUDR compliance & implementing #agroforestry systems.☕️ Read more here www.solidaridadnetwork.org/news/solidar...

Solidaridad trainer in middle of photo speaking with coffee farmers in Honduras

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 13/01/2025

🌱Unlocking sustainable agriculture in Zambia through biochar. Solidaridad, Kvuno & Planboo are partnering to bring biochar technology to Zambian farmers to improve soil health, increase crop yields & help combat climate change. 🌍 Read more www.solidaridadnetwork.org/news/from-wa...

Burning plant waste to produce biochar, a valuable soil amendment

Training farmers in Zambia to produce biochar, a valuable soil amendment

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 13/01/2025

✨ Join in! Sign up for the latest news on fair & sustainable supply chains that are better for people & the planet. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter here solidaridadnetwork.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe...

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 18/12/2024

🇬🇭 Going green in Ghana: A transformative shift in palm oil processing🌴A new initiative utilizes biogas systems to treat mill effluent & divert waste for energy use and fertilizer. Read the full story www.solidaridadnetwork.org/news/ghanas-...

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 16/12/2024

This might be one of our favorite pictures this year: People in Guatemala learning how to adopt climate-smart practices & contribute to a more resilient economy in the region. Read the story here www.solidaridadnetwork.org/news/quch-fo...

A group of people gathered around a computer in Guatemala learning how climate-smart practices can contribute to a more resilient economy in the region.

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 11/12/2024

🇬🇹 💡 Spotlight on Small Business: Q’uch initiative leverages cooperation to fuel entrepreneurship & promote climate-smart business practices in Guatemala. Nice story on building climate-smart small businesses here www.solidaridadnetwork.org/news/quch-fo...

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 06/12/2024

Pick up the latest news on fair & sustainable supply chains that are better for small-scale farmers & the climate. Click here solidaridadnetwork.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

A trainer in Peru demonstrating proper coffee harvesting techniques in the field.

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 26/11/2024

With #CarbonMarkets in the news during #COP29, how can we make sure smallholder farmers are well-positioned to benefit? Read the story here www.solidaridadnetwork.org/news/carbon-...

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Graphic explaining how small farmers benefit from carbon markets

Graphic explaining ways farmers generate carbon credits and what high quality carbon credits share in common.

Graphic describing the impacts of climate change and how carbon markets can help mitigate some of it.

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 19/11/2024

We're teaming up with Trust Africa & @worldresources.bsky.social Africa team to discuss fast tracking NDC implementation goals & agri-food systems in Africa at #COP29. Listen here live on 21 Nov, 3:30-4:30pm (Baku time) or check this link later. www.youtube.com/live/T0KyS-a...

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 14/11/2024

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 14/11/2024

🤯 There's a lot happening right now. It can be a challenge to keep up. Train your focus here: #COP29: Small-scale farmers need access to climate finance now. A #JustTransition is an opportunity to reimagine business. #Biochar is a game changer in the field. Read more mailchi.mp/solidaridadn...

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 13/11/2024

Hi friends, we're Solidaridad Network. Interested in fair trade, small-scale farmers, sustainability, living income & living wages? Give us a follow and read more here www.solidaridadnetwork.org

Small-scale farmer Aliyu Sani of Nigeria standing in his cabbage field

Two women in Colombia, Alexis González is on the right and is an up and coming leader in her coffee-farming community in Caqueta

Coffee farmers and co-op managers in Honduras at a drying table

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 18/10/2024

🧵Teams from Solidaridad, UW-Madison, the National Wildlife Federation, Proyección Eco-Social & USAID's Climate Lead recently visited a dairy company in Meta that uses monitoring & traceability to create a low-carbon, deforestation-free supply chain.

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 15/10/2024

Celebrate Rural Women! Meet Alexis, a Colombian coffee farmer who is challenging gender roles & embracing a greater role in decision-making on her family's farm through Amazonia Connect, a 5-year effort to reduce deforestation & encourage low-carbon ag. www.solidaridadnetwork.org/story/rural-...

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 10/09/2024

An inspiring story of the power of education ✨ Ethiopian dairy farmer Zenebech Gelane has gone from struggling to thriving as a successful entrepreneur. Learn how she increased her milk production and became a role model for her community. Read more solidaridadnetwork.org/story/meet-z...

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 27/08/2024

An a-maize-ing miracle in Bungoma, Kenya. 🇰🇪 Smallholder farmer sees her harvest triple through conservation agriculture. 🌽 Read Jackline's story here www.solidaridadnetwork.org/story/kenyan...

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 09/04/2024

Maybe you missed it! Lessons from #ClimateSmart agriculture. A new report from South America on the impacts of agroforestry & other practices in coffee, cocoa & livestock. Read it here www.solidaridadnetwork.org/publications...

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 20/03/2024

Jony Rodriguez is one of 25K #ASM miners in Peru that are in the process of gaining formal recognition. A new financial product for small-scale miners has helped him 2X production at his mine. Read his full story here solidaridadnetwork.org/story/jony-r... #RECLAIMSustainability

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 11/03/2024

🧵In its first year, #AmazoniaConnect laid the groundwork for scalable solutions that can reduce commodity-driven deforestation & habitat loss, and promote sustainable rural development in Brazil, Colombia & Peru. Read more below www.solidaridadnetwork.org/news/reducin...

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 02/02/2024

In the Western hemisphere, soybeans are a large farm affair, but in much of Africa & Asia, they're the domain of small-scale farmers. What do these farmers think about sustainability in the sector? Find out in the #SmallFarmerAtlas. stories.solidaridadnetwork.org/the-small-fa...

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 17/01/2024

What do 1,200 small-scale 🍌👨‍🌾 think about sustainability? A lot. We talked w/ banana farmers in 🇮🇳 India, 🇵🇪 Peru & 🇹🇿 Tanzania for the #SmallFarmerAtlas, a report based on input from 10K small farmers in 18 countries. Get their perspective here stories.solidaridadnetwork.org/the-small-fa...

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Solidaridad Network @solidaridadnetwork.org · 16/01/2024

🎉 2023 was a landmark year. Unpredictable weather & climate calamity show that the planet may be changing more quickly than we can adapt, but hope remains. 🔎 In looking back, we see themes that shape our work & a preview of work ahead. Click here ➡ www.solidaridadnetwork.org/news/a-year-...

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