Ghana News Paul Polak Innovation Fund
Northern Ghana is a dry zone, with a rainy season from May to October, and a dry season from November to April. During the dry season, very few people can farm, which means families don’t get the nutrition they need. But, farming in the dry season is possible, with the right innovation! Thanks to generous …
Ethiopia Ghana Her Time to Grow News Zambia
July 2025 We’re excited to share that the Her Time to Grow project was recently highlighted in the Government of Canada’s Report to Parliament on international assistance! 🌟 Your support makes achievements like this possible, thank you! You can read the full post — featuring entrepreneur Annie Muleba — at the link below. https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/stories-histoires/2025/iar-rai-her-time-grow-son-heure-gloire.aspx?lang=eng
News Paul Polak Innovation Fund Vietnam
Vietnam’s lush coastline and winding rivers draw millions each year — but look closer, and you’ll see grocery bags tangled in mangroves, plastic bottles drifting along canals, and shorelines littered with debris. Every year, an estimated 300,000 metric tons of plastic end up in waterways and beaches — that’s the equivalent of 30,000 garbage trucks …
Your joyful support of Her Time to Grow is helping women in Ghana feel at ease trying a new, and slightly nerve-wracking way to earn income — beekeeping. Three white beehives sit in the shade beneath some trees in the rural village of Kalbeo. As you approach the hives, you can smell the sweetness of …
Having tea with milk for breakfast might be common-place in Canada, but that’s not the case elsewhere in the world. In the town of Lufwanyama, Zambia, it’s a marker of success. A success made possible through your support of Her Time to Grow. Agriculture expert Lillian Mbapolo is now able to enjoy a breakfast of …
Nepal News Paul Polak Innovation Fund
It is a truth universally known that it can be really hard to focus on work when there’s young kids around. Parents can try getting work done with preschoolers hanging off of them, but it’s easier when they can be cared for by another trusted adult — be that a family member, or at a …
Ethiopia Her Time to Grow News
Fries, mashed, baked or scalloped — however you eat your potatoes, they’re a diet staple. And, thanks to your support, the community of Woliso, Ethiopia are enjoying them too! Worknesh Fufa (left) and Woyneshet Kassa (right) are part of a group who are earning income by producing seed potatoes. These potatoes are then sold to …
Her Time to Grow News Newsletter Zambia
In rural Zambia, many women work on farms, but are not allowed to own the land. This is due to long-standing social and cultural norms. This lack of ownership limits women’s ability to make decisions that can increase productivity and income, and make their farms more resilient to climate challenges. It also puts them at …
100 Farmers Society Legacy giving News Newsletter
David Froese, born in Winkler, Manitoba in 1926, lived a long and full life of 96 years. He was passionate about work, travel, family & friends — and committed to doing what he could to make life better. This included being a dedicated donor to iDE Canada. As an entrepreneur himself, David was drawn to …
Mozambique News Newsletter Paul Polak Innovation Fund
People who have lived and worked on the land for generations have a wealth of knowledge about the benefits of local plants. This is true in Canada, as well as in Mozambique, where an iDE-led team is creating a library of natural pesticides. This Polak Fund award winning team is working with communities around Mozambique …
