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135

supported innovations

38

countries where WE4F innovations operate

39

women-led and women-owned innovations supported

1.94 million

end-users impacted

585,000

tons CO2e saved

$40 million

in private sector investment mobilized

4.4 million

tons of food produced

781 million

kWh of energy saved

$47 million

in innovation gross sales

5.89 billion

liters of water consumption reduced

515,000

hectares of land under improved management practices

469,000

end-users that experienced an increase in income

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GreenScape

Stage 3: 1001-10,000 end-users

Aquasorb technology for advanced water-saving, wastewater treatment, and water harvesting solutions

Product Segment(s): Water - Capture / Storage

Fin'Elle

Development of specific banking products for the agricultural sector, microfinance with a particular focus on women.

Product Segment(s): Financial Solution

Phoenix Seeds Limitada

Stage 1: 0-100 end-users

Enhancing seed production by smallholder farmers

Product Segment(s): Other

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September 28, 2023 in Innovator News, MENA RIH

Collaboration in Iraqi Agriculture: Bridging the Gap Between Innovation and Extension Services

Read the Arabic version here. On August 6, 2023, a significant stride forward was made in Iraq's agricultural landscape. Through the Water and Energy for Food (WE4F) Grand Challenge’s MENA Regional…
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September 27, 2023 in EA RIH, Sun4Water Program News, WA RIH

APPLY NOW: Sun4Water SMEs Business and Capacity Development Program

Pour la version francaise, veuillez cliquer ici. The Sun4water program, as part of the international initiative WE4F, is issuing a call for expressions of interest for a program aimed at…
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September 22, 2023 in Innovator News, Program News, S/CA RIH

WE4F Southern and Central Africa Regional Innovation Hub Announces Open Call for Innovations Winner, Meat Naturally

The Water and Energy for Food (WE4F) Grand Challenge Southern and Central Africa Regional Hub (S/CA RIH) is pleased to announce Open Call for Innovations winner, Meat Naturally. Meat Naturally,…
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September 14, 2023 in Program News

UN Water Conference 2023 Update: WE4F Continues Its Commitment to Sustainable Water Management

At the UN Water Conference in March 2023,  WE4F hosted a session on bringing together the three communities/silos to achieve sustainable water and food security in the context of climate…
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August 14, 2023 in Innovator News, S/SEA RIH

Building a Safe and Sustainable Company: Khmer Green Charcoal’s Pioneering Efforts to Prevent Gender-Based Violence in Cambodia

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a serious issue that affects women and girls all over the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the prevalence of intimate partner violence in…
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August 8, 2023 in Program News, S/CA RIH

USAID Commits $400,000 to Scale Biogas Innovations in Zimbabwe

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 4, 2023The Water and Energy for Food (WE4F) Southern and Central Africa Hub is proud to announce the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded launch…
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