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Brazil in 360: the root reviving the Kiriri People's livelihood

Immerse yourself in the life of a small indigenous community in a semi-arid corner of north eastern Brazil.

Follow Fabiana, their school teacher as she shows you around what they have achieved - including opening a cassava production facility with support from IFAD and the Government of Bahia.

All this, in 360!

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Sing for rural women!

Women are the driving force behind rural communities, yet they have less access to resources and services than men. They're often overburdened with domestic tasks, while social norms prevent many from voicing their thoughts.

Join the IFAD, the UN agency for rural development, and the Grammy award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir and sing for rural women so more people can hear why they matter.

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Digitalizing Panama’s mountain villages

In Panama, Indigenous youth play a fundamental role in ensuring connectivity and developing digital skills in four producer organizations of the Ngäbe Buglé Indigenous Peoples.

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Strengthening health systems to reach remote communities

In Uruguay, Dronfies Labs with support from the UNICEF is piloting the use of drones to transport medical supplies such as medicines, blood samples and donated breastmilk from Tacuarembó Hospital, in the centre-north of the country, to the rural communities of Tambores, Curtina, and Ansina.

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Rural innovation superstars scale up

Discover how rural entrepreneurs are transforming local challenges into scalable solutions. From seaweed fertilizers to mobile agri-learning tools, these innovators are driving climate resilience, inclusion, and sustainability—showcasing the power of community-led progress.