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Young leaders shaping the future of food systems through film: looking back on the 2024 Field to Film Festival
On December 6, we witnessed the talent, creativity, and passion of young people from different corners of the world, who invited us into realities that deserve to be seen, understood, and celebrated. Immerse yourself in their stories by watching their short films.
Agroecology as a Path to Sustainable Growth in India and Nepal
Eastern Nepal and Bihar, India: two regions facing similar challenges Eastern Nepal and the state of…
Celebrating 15 Years of Impact: A Letter From Steve Brescia, Executive Director
Dear Friends, Groundswell will celebrate 15 years in 2024. We feel both humbled and proud as we refl…
Empowering Women in Agriculture: The Transformative Impact of Agroecology and Community-Led Initiatives
Women are essential to furthering the agroecological movement and improving the well-being of their …
Scaling Agroecology for a Resilient Future in Haiti & Ecuador
Agroecology offers a path for the positive transformation of our flawed farming and food systems, wh…
Fertile Ground: Agroecology and Innovation
During a systemic “polycrisis” in agriculture and food systems, agroecology emerges as a…
Global Partnerships in Action
Groundswell International advocates for action-oriented learning in collaboration with carefully cho…
Youth Storytellers: Empowering Advocates for Agroecology and the Future
In a world grappling with environmental degradation, food insecurity, and social inequities, the nar…
What Fertile Ground Teaches Us About Scaling Agroecology
It is increasingly clear that the rules by which we have organized our broader economic and politic…
Year in Review: Progress and Action in 2023
2023 marked a significant year for Groundswell International, our partner organizations, and the com…
Recapping the 2023 Youth Storytellers with a Festival: Field to Film
In 2021, we launched an innovative program called Youth Storytellers in Burkina Faso and Honduras. O…
Women Farmers and Climate Change in West Africa
By: Dioma Komonsira Already weakened by gender inequalities and socio-cultural norms, women farmers …
Field to Film: Youth Storyteller Film Festival 2023
In 2021, we launched an innovative program called Youth Storytellers in Burkina Faso and Honduras. O…