Strategies for International Development

Strategies for International Development Strategies for International Development (SID) develops and promotes better methods for helping poor farmers increase their income.

75% of world poverty is rural poverty, and the great majority of the rural poor are small farmers who are making the transition from subsistence to commercial farming. We help farmers meet and negotiate with buyers, make business plans, and increase productivity and product quality in response to the requirements and opportunities of their market. We also organize best practices workshops with oth

er NGOs in each region where we work in order to share lessons learned, agree on best practices, and improve the coverage and impact of all our projects. We have programs in Guatemala, Peru, and Bolivia, the three countries in Central and South America with the greatest number of rural poor.

☕ A recent Reuters report found that many major coffee companies are not yet prepared to meet upcoming EU requirements d...
06/17/2026

☕ A recent Reuters report found that many major coffee companies are not yet prepared to meet upcoming EU requirements designed to help ensure coffee farmers earn a living income.

The report highlights that despite being the foundation of the global coffee industry, many smallholder coffee farmers continue to struggle with poverty. As conversations about sustainability evolve, it's important to remember that a truly sustainable coffee sector depends on the economic well-being of the farmers who grow the crop.

At SID, we work with coffee-growing communities to strengthen incomes and create pathways for farm households to graduate from poverty. Supporting farmers is essential for the future of coffee.

news article: https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/coffee-firms-have-not-met-looming-eu-rules-farmers-living-wage-report-finds-2026-06-11/

World Environment Day reminds us that protecting the environment and reducing poverty go hand in hand. 🌱At SID, farmers...
06/03/2026

World Environment Day reminds us that protecting the environment and reducing poverty go hand in hand. 🌱

At SID, farmers adopt practices that help conserve the land upon which their livelihoods depend while increasing productivity and income. By promoting sustainable agriculture, SID helps farming families build resilient futures and ensures that healthy ecosystems can continue supporting communities for generations to come.

This June 5, we celebrate the farmers whose stewardship of the land is helping create a more sustainable future for all.

Acute food insecurity remains alarmingly high and increasingly concentrated in countries facing conflict, economic shock...
05/27/2026

Acute food insecurity remains alarmingly high and increasingly concentrated in countries facing conflict, economic shocks, and climate-related challenges. In 2025, an estimated 266 million people across 47 countries experienced acute food insecurity, nearly double the share recorded a decade ago.

Food security solutions begin at the local level. Smallholder farmers are among the most vulnerable to shocks, yet they are also essential to building resilient food systems.

At SID, we work alongside farming communities to increase productivity, strengthen incomes, and promote sustainable agricultural practices. By helping farmers adopt proven techniques and supporting community-wide adoption, we help create the conditions for long-term food security one village at a time.

Source: 2026 Global Report on Food Crises

Coffee is one of Tanzania’s most important export crops and a key source of income for rural families. Yet many smallhol...
05/20/2026

Coffee is one of Tanzania’s most important export crops and a key source of income for rural families. Yet many smallholder coffee farmers face low productivity and limited access to training. SID works with farming communities to adopt improved practices that increase yields, strengthen resilience, and help coffee farming become a sustainable pathway out of poverty.



When you support SID, you help coffee-farming families in Tanzania access the technical assistance they need to increase incomes and build stronger futures. Your donation helps farmers adopt sustainable practices, improve crop value, and create lasting change across entire villages.

We are pleased to announce that Judith Russo has been appointed as SID’s new Executive Director. Judith has been a key l...
05/13/2026

We are pleased to announce that Judith Russo has been appointed as SID’s new Executive Director.

Judith has been a key leader within SID for over 15 years, and we are confident she will continue guiding the organization forward while deepening our impact.

This transition allows us to build on our shared vision and position SID for continued growth and long-term sustainability.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

Every donation to SID helps provide farmers in Malawi with training, technical assistance, and the support needed to ado...
05/06/2026

Every donation to SID helps provide farmers in Malawi with training, technical assistance, and the support needed to adopt practices that improve productivity and income. Together, we can help farming families build sustainable livelihoods and graduate from poverty.

Donate here: https://lnkd.in/ex2_9_cF

In Guatemala, coffee production supports thousands of rural families. But volatile prices, climate challenges, and low p...
04/29/2026

In Guatemala, coffee production supports thousands of rural families. But volatile prices, climate challenges, and low productivity continue to threaten livelihoods. SID partners with farming communities to improve coffee-growing practices, helping families increase productivity and strengthen economic resilience in the face of uncertainty. ☕🌎

This Earth Day, we celebrate the progress made to protect local environments. SID recognizes the community-driven effort...
04/22/2026

This Earth Day, we celebrate the progress made to protect local environments. SID recognizes the community-driven efforts of farmers to build sustainable livelihoods. These individual actions to combat climate change benefit not only the communities we serve, but the global community as a whole. Through this work, SID remains a committed, long-term solutions that are both economically viable and environmentally sustainable. 🌍

In Uganda, impact starts at the community level✅13,000 coffee-farming families reached✅1,861 families receiving ongoing ...
04/15/2026

In Uganda, impact starts at the community level

✅13,000 coffee-farming families reached
✅1,861 families receiving ongoing technical assistance
✅1,145 women starting or growing secondary businesses

At Strategies for International Development, farmers are increasing incomes, building resilience, and creating a pathway to graduate from poverty.

Your support helps make this possible. Invest in farmer-led change with us.

Support our work here: https://www.networkforgood.org/donation/ExpressDonation.aspx?ORGID2=980120837

Research from UN Women shows that closing the gender gap in agricultural productivity could lift hundreds of thousands o...
04/08/2026

Research from UN Women shows that closing the gender gap in agricultural productivity could lift hundreds of thousands of people out of poverty and significantly boost economic growth. Women farmers are just as capable as men, but often lack equal access to training, resources, and opportunities.

At SID, we work to close that gap in practice. By providing hands-on technical assistance and targeted support for women’s personal and business development. We help ensure women farmers can fully participate in and benefit from agricultural growth.

Investing in women farmers isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s one of the most effective ways to build resilient communities and drive sustainable development.

Article:https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/Library/Publications/2015/Costing%20Gender%20Gap_Launch.pdf

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