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!
Explainer
Braving an uncertain world with agricultural insurance
Farming can be a risky business. But with agricultural insurance, small-scale farmers can rebuild their lives and livelihoods when shocks occur.
Rural Voices
Rural Liberians are transforming agriculture and changing lives
Small-scale farmers and rural entrepreneurs in Liberia are not only boosting their own incomes, but also fighting for all Liberians to access locally produced and nutritious food.
In pictures: a day in rural Tunisia
Rural towns include a rich tapestry of vocations and livelihoods. Meet some of the people that keep their communities ticking – from morning till night.
In pictures: The fabric of strong rural communities
Weaving has been a way of life for thousands of years. From Fiji to Guatemala, we discover the wonders of weaving from around the world.
