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!
Publication
South Sudan Empowering women, building a resilient future
This photobook showcases the impact of IFAD-supported projects on women in South Sudan, bringing to life their transformative stories.
Theory of change for gender transformative programming for food security, nutrition and sustainable agriculture
This technical note presents the theory of change for gender transformative programming for food security, nutrition and sustainable agriculture.
Step-by-step guide to integrating a gender transformative approach throughout the project cycle
This guide explains how to integrate a gender transformative approach into projects focused on food security, nutrition and sustainable agriculture.
Opinions & Insights
Rural women hold the future in their hands
Our Goodwill Ambassador Sabrina Elba shares insights on the inspiring rural women she's met through her work.
Developing Gender Transformative Approaches through Gender Analysis for Enhanced Women's Land and Resource Rights
In-depth gender analyses examined the relationship between local context, gender and land rights in six countries.
Securing Women's Resource Rights through Gender Transformative Approaches: Learning Exchange
This Learning Exchange Series shared insights and lessons on securing women’s resource rights through gender transformative approaches.
Securing Women's Resource Rights through Gender Transformative Approaches: A socio-legal review
This series of socio-legal reviews summarizes the legal and policy documents related to women’s land tenure in seven countries.
Podcast
Closing the rural gender gap - Episode 66
In this episode, you’ll hear from the winners of this year’s IFAD Gender Awards and learn how they're building a prosperous, more gender-equal future for farming.
Photobook: Nurturing rural livelihoods in the Niger Delta
The Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) project in southern Nigeria helps unemployed rural youth and women make a living from agriculture by developing entrepreneurial skills.
Rural Voices
Morocco's rural women venture forth with vinegar
Apple farming is a way of life in central Morocco, but farmers have been struggling with post-harvest losses. This all-woman cooperative is turning things around.
Harnessing diversity for agricultural resilience – Episode 61
With the right support, every rural person can rise above challenges and drive development. From Malawi to Brazil, hear from the farmers rewriting the agricultural narrative.
Event
02 May 2024
Integrating Gender Transformative Approaches in Women’s Resource Rights
This event will share the insights and successes of the Women’s Resource Rights Grant initiative. It will discuss tools and strategies to embed gender transformative approaches in projects focused on securing women's land and resource rights.