A Farmer Field School has been established in Miyellewa GN Division focusing on chili cultivation! 🌶️ Farmers are eager to learn under the guidance of Agriculture Instructor Mr. Chinthaka Mahamithawa. Let's grow together! 💪 #SARP #IFAD #IFADASIA Sherina Tabassum

Successfully conducted the Financial Literacy Training Program for Dairy Farmers at Richlife Norwood Dairy Center for selected beneficiaries. IFAD Asia Sherina Tabassum #FinancialLiteracy

Financial Literacy Training session was successfully held at the Lunugamvehera Divisional Secretariat for 50 youth beneficiaries. The program was conducted with the participation of Mr. Ajith Ranaraja, Microfinance Advisor from the SAPP initiative. Sherina Tabassum

Financial Literacy Training Program targeting kithul artisans was successfully conducted today at Mr. Upul’s residence in Ratganga, Ratnapura. The session was highly productive and enriched by the expertise of resource persons from NEDA. IFAD Asia Sherina Tabassum

#SriLanka's economic crisis hit a lot of people hard. But for H.G. Milton, its impact was limited because of the support he received from an International Fund for Agricultural Development-financed project to improve his #tea plantation. When you #InvestinRuralPeople, you invest in resilience & long-term development.

Many people especially infants and pregnant mothers face malnutrition in #SriLanka. To address this issue, International Fund for Agricultural Development-funded programme SARP - Sri Lanka has introduced the "One-Dish Meal prog", which encourages households to prepare nutritious meals using locally available vegetables.

SARP's One Dish Meal program tackles malnutrition head-on! A successful launch in Nawagattegama, Puttalam on Jan 10th helped families access nutritious food. #IFAD #IFADASIA #SARP Sherina Tabassum

This weekend, I look forward to seeing some of the excellent work being done by SAPP.

"On this Women’s Day, we celebrate the strength and resilience of women in agriculture nurturing the land, feeding communities, and driving sustainable change. IFAD Asia Sherina Tabassum

🤝📸Dedicated to generating an impact across rural communities in #India, the International Fund for Agricultural Development team led by Sma Abdelkarim, discussed strategic choices with grassroots organisations and policy experts, to design the new Country Strategic Opportunity Programme (COSOP), in Delhi.

A pleasure to meet Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at #ADBAnnualMeeting. #India & International Fund for Agricultural Development are long-time partners with decades of joint work on food security & rural transformation. I look forward to strengthening our collaboration, particularly on South-South & Triangular Cooperation.

Small-scale farmers, rural women, young agripreneurs: all rural people make rural areas places of change, innovation and opportunities! When we invest in them, we invest in development and growth. 🔃 RT if you agree!

Sometimes, building the future of farming means drawing on centuries-old traditions. In this International Fund for Agricultural Development podcast, we meet Pallab Chakma from #Bangladesh, among others. They share powerful stories about land, identity, ancestral traditions & hope for the future. shorturl.at/ouPfo

Besides their beauty, flowers provide an essential livelihood for many small-scale farmers. From #Morocco’s Atlas Mountains to the lush hills of #SriLanka, IFAD is supporting rural businesses that are blossoming thanks to these valuable crops. Read more ⤵️

SAPP launches the “Happy Farmers Family” series – a theatre-based program promoting social inclusion, while sharing lessons from strengthening the agribusiness value chain. Building inclusive & resilient communities. 🌱🎭 Sherina Tabassum IFAD Asia

An International Fund for Agricultural Development-financed prog in #SriLanka launched the “Happy Farmers Family” series – a theatre-based program promoting #socialinclusion, while sharing lessons from strengthening the agribusiness value chain.

Bringing authentic - intricately designed #Bangladesh JAMDANI Sarees to #India, to #heritage #textile enthusiasts👇🏼 National Crafts Museum, #Delhi 📅 20 to 23 Sept 2025 🕙 10.00 am - 6.00 pm Visit | discover a 'world-in-weaves' that machine or AI can't create! #handloom #saree #design

.IFAD Asia Lead Regional Economist, Mr Abdelkarim Sma delivered opening remarks at the Inter-Regional #DigitalAgriculture Solutions Forum #IDASF2025.

Strong partnerships and shared goals are critical to building food sovereignty & a better future for rural people. I was encouraged to see alignment between #Senegal & #Italy at #AFSForum2025, with investment from Bonifiche Ferraresi making their joint vision a real possibility.

Two weeks to go for curtains to get off to a unique #heritage #textile exhbn in #Delhi National Crafts Museum. #Saree enthusiasts may mark your calendar to see the splendor of #designs in 💯JAMDANI pieces, reaching directly from acclaimed weavers in #Bangladesh. #Handloom #Culture