IFAD is the world’s fund for transforming agriculture, rural economies and food systems.
Simply put, IFAD invests in rural people. We do this by financing programmes, measuring results, innovating and working with rural people themselves.
Spanning five regions and 92 countries, IFAD works where poverty and hunger are deepest.
From building resilience to empowering rural people and protecting the environment, explore our main areas of work.
Wondering how you can help? Explore the many ways to get involved – and then join us!
Things look a bit different here, right!
IFAD's mission has been consistent for almost five decades: invest in rural people.
But the way we communicate about it to the world is constantly changing with the times.
Our new website makes it even easier to find out what we do – and why this matters.
Sing for rural women
Women are the driving force behind rural communities, yet they have less resources and decision-making power than men. Join us and the Soweto Gospel Choir and sing for rural women.
Recipes for change
Recipes from all over the world bring you a taste of other people’s lives through the food they eat.
Real groundbreakers
The #RealGroundbreakers is a global campaign for the economic and social empowerment of rural women and girls.
The Field Report
The Field Report shows just how important investment in small-scale farming can be in reducing poverty in Africa and feeding a hungry planet.
Our future is here
This is a global, youth-led campaign to raise awareness of the untapped potential of rural young people to feed nations, boost economies and end poverty for good.
Ambassadors and advocates
Meet the well-known personalities who use their public platforms to amplify the voices of the rural people at the heart of IFAD's work.
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Work with us
IFAD’s greatest strength is our people. We are a diverse workforce that shares a commitment to our core values and our mandate.