In Nigeria, climate change and instability are weakening seed systems, reducing yields and increasing pest outbreaks. To boost seed security, we support farmers and local groups in producing and distributing diverse crop varieties, shifting from aid dependency to sustainable, farmer-led seed systems.

Despite economic growth, Bangladesh faces inequality, shrinking civic space, and climate-driven challenges. Our work engages women and youth to promote climate justice, community resilience, and inclusive food systems. We train indigenous women in agroecology, organic farming, and drought resilience.

In Malawi, small-scale farmers face limited access to quality, climate-resilient seeds due to a costly formal system. The project boosts local skills, food production, and farmer rights through Farmer Field Schools and Research Networks.

In Niger, rising food insecurity, climate extremes, and conflict are severely limiting farmers’ access to seeds, markets, and innovations. We work with national partners and established farmer research networks to strengthen local seed systems, while fostering cross-regional learning for greater resilience and farmer autonomy.

Climate change and political instability in Mali are disrupting seed systems, threatening food security. Our programs help farmers and local groups produce and distribute diverse seeds, reducing reliance on free seed aid and building resilient, sustainable seed systems.

Agriculture drives Zambia’s economy, yet climate change, poor infrastructure, and weak policies hinder rural women farmers. Our work supports resilient seed systems, promotes indigenous foods, and strengthens farmer participation in national and global platforms.

Agriculture employs over 68% of Ugandans, but smallholder farmers face resource shortages, food insecurity, and climate impacts. The seeds programme supports women farmers through participatory research, agroecology, local food plants, and advocacy on land rights and gender.

In China, we help smallholder farmers, particularly women, gain practical skills and knowledge through the Farmer Field School model, boosting their food security and income in sustainable ways.

Nepal faces political instability, economic challenges, and social exclusion. Our work supports marginalized groups through participatory plant breeding, farmer-managed seed systems, and local food plants to improve nutrition and resilience.

From 2015 to 2023, Guatemala’s SD=HS programme, in partnership with local organizations, promoted agrobiodiversity, trained farmers in participatory plant breeding and seed enterprises, revived neglected crops for nutrition, and shaped policies to support diverse, resilient food systems.

In Peru, family farming—supporting 23% of the population—faces deep challenges from climate change, mining conflicts, and poverty. Peasant communities, often on collective lands, remain vulnerable yet resilient. Building on the SD=HS legacy, we promote agroecology, seed sovereignty, and women’s leadership through local initiatives, advocacy, and training.

Zimbabwe faces interconnected crises: climate change, land degradation, biodiversity loss, and food insecurity. We support agricultural transformation toward a climate-resilient, low-carbon economy. Our work includes community-based innovations in seed and food systems and regional learning through the SD=HS programme.

Lao PDR faces severe climate impacts, with floods and droughts threatening the 70% who rely on agriculture—especially women, who make up over half the sector. Building on long-term partnerships and SD=HS experience, we support resilient, farmer-managed seed systems, variety registration, and cross-regional learning to strengthen local adaptation.