WISHH Perspectives

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Youth for Growth: Transforming Economies through Agriculture

The world is now home to the largest population of young people in history, with over 2.3 billion people—a third of humanity—between the ages of 15 and 34. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) across Africa and South Asia, a large share of the growing population is comprised of adolescents and young adults. In India about 1 million people turn 18 every month. See the Full Report

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WISHH Meets with Global Organizations at UN Event

ASA/WISHH Executive Director Gena Perry discussed WISHH’s work in global food security, trade and development with international organizations while participating in events held in conjunction with the United Nations 68th Commission on the Status of Women in New York City.

Illinois Soybean Growers Join WISHH in Cambodia

The ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health program welcomed Illinois Soybean Association farmer leaders and staff to Cambodia this week to see updates on WISHH aquaculture and feed activities. ISA came to the Southeast Asian country on January

WISHH Represents U.S. Soy at Nutrition Security Roundtable

ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health Executive Director Gena Perry shared the benefits of U.S. soy during a nutrition security roundtable led by Edesia Nutrition in Rhode Island on Nov. 3. Edesia hosted the discussion and a plant

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