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Stories and perspectives from the programs and partners the Becky Bell Foundation supports.

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Smallholder farmer inspecting crops affected by changing rainfall patterns
Climate

Helping smallholder farmers adapt as growing seasons shift

Rising temperatures and unpredictable rainfall are changing what farmers can safely grow and when. Grants from the foundation support local agricultural cooperatives piloting drought-resistant crops and shared irrigation tools, helping families protect both their harvests and their income as the climate around them continues to change.

Woman entrepreneur running a small household business
Gender Equality

Small business grants are closing the income gap for women

In many of the communities we partner with, women run the majority of small household businesses but have the least access to formal credit. Foundation-backed microloan programs are changing that, giving women entrepreneurs the working capital they need to grow — and giving families more stable, diversified income in return.