English is one of the two working languages and six official languages of the United Nations.

More on Tuesday’s English Language Day: un.org/en/observances…

🎉🔠 On this #SpanishLanguageDay , test your skills by solving the puzzle! Find six of the crops cultivated by rural farmers in Spanish-speaking communities supported by IFAD.

Their efforts are vital for our global food system!

Meet Mereoni! She made these fabric and concrete planters at a workshop in Lewa Village in #Fiji 🌱

Across the island nation, IFAD has been expanding knowledge on the production of nutritious local foods 🇫🇯

🎉Happy #SpanishLanguageDay !

🌍Did you know that Spanish is not only the 4th most spoken language globally, with 500 million native speakers, but also an official language in 20 IFAD member countries?

Keep up with our rural development projects in Spanish on Fondo Internacional de Desarrollo Agrícola (FIDA)!

Lilawati, a small-scale farmer from #Nepal , has seen her farm-related costs quadruple 📈💰

A credit card funded by a special IFAD facility is helping her access the resources she needs to get back on track 💳

Eradicating poverty and food insecurity isn't just about producing more, it's about producing better.

Agriculture can conserve and regenerate the natural resources on which it relies. Hear it from Donal Brown, IFAD Associate Vice-President, in our podcast #FarmsFoodFuture 👇🎧

The Earth 🌎 is a legacy from our ancestors and on loan from future generations. Indigenous Peoples know this best.

Sonia Astuhuamán Pardavé, from the Kutum Huanca people, shares some valuable lessons.

Today, let's honour those who work tirelessly to restore and conserve our ecosystems.

Whether it's combating desertification or revitalising mangroves, every effort counts in building a sustainable future for all. 💚 #EarthDay

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That’s it. That’s the message. 👇

🌍 Diverse ecosystems are the bedrock of a healthy planet.

On #MotherEarthDay , and every day, we recognise the leadership of small-scale farmers worldwide in protecting biodiversity. 👇

The future of our 🌍 is hanging by a thread, but it’s not too late to change course if we take bold climate actions.

#EarthDay

In case you missed it 📌📰

Keep up with the latest news on rural development with IFAD's week in review.

Leaving home and adjusting to a new country is no easy task – creating a new business from scratch is even harder!

🖼️🖌️ This is the inspiring story of Ahmad and his art, from #Syria to #Jordan

#WorldCreativityAndInnovationDay

In a rapidly evolving world, we need innovative approaches to new challenges.

That’s why we apply the latest tools and technologies to support small-scale farmers.

Discover 6 IFAD innovations that have proved effective for rural communities all over the world ⤵️🌎

💡 Gender equality and digital inclusion go hand in hand. This World Creativity and Innovation Day, we're inspired by the determination of rural women in Hunan Province, #China , who are embracing digital literacy to create economic opportunities and transform their communities.

From Jordan to Kenya and beyond, rural women are harnessing digital tools to advance their own development – and IFAD is supporting them along the way. Here’s how 👇

#WorldCreativityAndInnovationDay

Innovation isn't just a buzzword – it's the fast track to a world without poverty and hunger. Find out more from Gladys Morales Guevara, IFAD Global Head of Innovation 🌐👇

#WCID #InnovationDay

Rose used to dry the fish she sells on the ground, earning less than $1 per kilo.

But thanks to IFAD, she learned to use drying racks and can now sell at a better price🐟🌞

With her finances more secure, she was even able to set up this vegetable shop and diversify her income.

High in protein and fibre, low in fat and sodium: it's no secret pulses are good for you.

But did you know they’re also good for the planet?

Take some time today to learn the facts about pulses – and how to cook them with our #Recipes4Change !

It’s time to switch from plans to action & heal our common home! 🌏