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IESC uses Farmer Field Schools to encourage knowledge transfer among smallholders who learn from one another through practice and discovery on a farm. With strong leadership from community farmers, good agricultural practices are adopted more easily, empowering whole communities.

Happy New Year! As 2026 begins, IESC remains strong and focused on delivering meaningful results—expanding economic opportunity, strengthening businesses, and improving lives. Thank you for your continued support.

The Frank Pace Award is awarded to the volunteer expert who performed the most outstanding project in the previous year. For 2024, IESC recognized Amanda Rose Newton, who volunteered with IESC in Kenya: Read about her contributions here: ow.ly/hcMy50XHo4m

The Tarek Nabhan Achievement Award recognizes staff who go above and beyond to achieve excellence. For 2024, IESC recognized María José Morales, Org. Capacity Building Specialist in El Salvador. Read more: iesc.org/iesc-news/2024…

Yesterday members of IESC's DC Home Office team gathered for our annual Thanksgiving potluck—sharing delicious homemade dishes, good conversation, and gratitude for this tradition and our community. #thankful

IESC attended the #SIDUSReception yesterday! We are proud to support this event, which furthered the conversation on what the future of #GlobalDev looks like. #SIDUSLive ✨@sidunitedstates

We are proud to sponsor the #SIDUSReception this evening! IESC looks forward to celebrating achievements in the #IntlDev space and networking with friends, colleagues, and partners from around the industry. ✨

In 2024, IESC helped 13,321 people secure jobs, boosted business sales by $281M, and surpassed funder targets. Despite major changes in foreign aid, we remain strong and committed to expanding our impact. Read more: iesc.org/iesc-news/0904…

Through the EU-funded Tourism Resilience in #SriLanka Project, IESC created the Pekoe Trail, a 300 km hiking and walking trail network through Sri Lankan tea country. We're thrilled to see it featured on @TIME's list of the World's Greatest Places of 2025: time.com/collections/wo…

On his most recent assignment with the IESC-implemented USAID @FarmertoFarmer Access to Finance Program, IESC #volunteer expert Todd Campbell worked with the Ainabkoi Farmers Deposit Taking SACCO in #Kenya to assess its market position & develop strategies to enhance business.

The Laluni Farmers' Group in #Guyana now has 4 portable electric pruning saws thanks to IESC through the @usaidescarib #Caribbean Agricultural Productivity improvement Activity (CAPA). These saws will help farmers enhance productivity & reduce pest and disease occurrences.

IESC catalyzes private sector growth and creates economic opportunity throughout the economically developing world. Subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with our important work and learn how we’re helping people improve their lives: iesc.org/get-involved/s…

The @USAIDNMacedonia Youth Actively Create Opportunities Activity, implemented by IESC, had a very successful 2024 strengthening the workforce development system in #NorthMacedonia and contributing to youth-led development: youtu.be/xW9z0e5dPZw?si…

IESC #volunteer expert David Krou worked with the IESC-implemented USAID @FarmertoFarmer Access to Finance Program to support Amani Division SACCO in the Usambara Mountains of #Tanzania. He trained their management in financial and loan management best practices.

IESC, through the @usaidescarib Caribbean Agricultural Productivity improvement Activity, & Small Business Bureau Guyana trained youth in Georgetown & Berbice to empower them to establish agribusinesses. They learned about financial management, recordkeeping & legal requirements.

To address a shortage of qualified nursing staff in #Georgia & empower Georgians with skills to access these high-value employment opportunities, the @USAIDGeorgia Industry-led Skills Development Program partnered with Vian to transform nursing education: iesc.org/nursing-georgi…

In December, IESC #volunteer expert Dan Lavin and the IESC-implemented @FarmertoFarmer Access to Finance Program worked with the Ainabkoi Dairy Farmers Cooperative in #Kenya to transform its financial management systems to support continued growth and new partnerships.

The @USAIDGeorgia Industry-led Skills Development Program & BTU offer training tailored to meet the needs of Georgia’s ICT companies, like the Coding School for 1,500 Women. Former participant Nini built a career in digital marketing and now mentors other women in tech programs.

The IESC-implemented @USAIDNMacedonia Youth Actively Create Opportunities Activity held a social entrepreneurship workshop in #NorthMacedonia with the Yunus Center at UKIM & HALKBANK AD Skopje. 70 youth designed banking products for social enterprises: youtube.com/shorts/Oyt9jCE…

As we begin a new year, we're reflecting on IESC's impact in 2024. We started new programs in Albania and Senegal, among others, and continued creating economic opportunity throughout the economically developing world. We look forward to continuing this important work in 2025.