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1 in 4 people globally are food insecure.

Conflict, climate change, and poverty are the main culprits.

Good quality vegetable seed, locally-appropriate farmer training, agricultural supplies, and ongoing support can provide a solution.

Seed Programs International is a 501c3 nonprofit based in the US that operates globally. Our tax ID is 56-2092576.

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SEED PROGRAMS

We work together to create sustainable and equitable food systems.

  • Seed

    We assess vegetable seed availability and strengthen local seed markets. We provide appropriate seed when local sources are not adequate.

  • Training

    We identify appropriate training that leverages existing knowledge and resources to bolster food production and strengthen resilience.

  • Support

    We provide capacity building, project consultation, and technical expertise to organizations around the world.

  • Networking

    We connect regional partners to share successes, challenges, resources, and knowledge to improve program success and growth.

SEED PROGRAMS

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Women Empower their Communities

Tecpan Women in Guatemala

Empowered woman can empower an entire community. The UN estimates that for every $1 a woman earns, 90 cents goes back into her family, creating upward mobility that breaks the cycle of poverty. By working with women’s groups, we help women build food security whilst producing income for their families.

Powering Community Gardens in the US

38 million people in the US are food insecure. Charitable community gardens can change that. Community gardens promote food literacy and increase access to healthy, nutritious food for families in need across the country.

Crisis Recovery for Refugees and IDPs

Grow East Africa Ethiopia Tomato

Vegetable growing programs can provide an enduring, stabilizing element in crisis recovery. Post-crisis food markets can feature wild shortages and surpluses, price spikes and crashes, and food-quality concerns. Vegetable production can provide long term resilience and stability.

 

Seeds for School Gardens

School gardens grow vegetables and also grow future leaders to counter hunger and poverty in their communities. In many places, a garden-supported school lunch is the only healthy meal of the day and motivates parents to keep their kids in school.

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News and Views

Taaru Askan 2023

02 Jun

Senegal Visit in 2023!

Seed Programs International (SPI) Board of Directors member, Ton Van Der Velden, had an opportunity to travel to Senegal, Uganda,

26 May

Growing gardens in South Sudan

Across East Africa the first growing season of the year is well underway. In South Sudan specifically, vegetable seeds were

06 Apr

Fighting Drought and Famine in Ethiopia

Seed Programs International (SPI) is continuing to partner with Grow East Africa (GEA) to improve food security and household income

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Seed Programs International is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates globally.  

Our EIN/Tax ID is 56-2092576. Thank you for your support!

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