From empowering local economies to ensuring access to essential services, our work is making a tangible difference.

This innovative project addresses critical nutrition and livelihood challenges by supporting women to design, produce, and market a nutrient-rich fish powder. By up-cycling an underutilized local fish species, women entrepreneurs are creating a new, affordable food supplement that directly benefits the health of women and children. “Made by Women” is more than a product; it’s a women-led value chain that builds economic independence, leadership, and a healthier future for Bolivian families.

Royal Roads University and its partner Transform International (Canada) tested an innovative solution to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in healthcare facilities (HFC) in Malawi, specifically for women since they constitute the majority of the HCF users, often for delivery and postpartum recovery. This project focused on the STREAMS (systems, training, education, and monitoring support) approach by combining WASH best practices and two circuit riders to implement, support and sustain WASH infrastructure and improved behaviours and practices.

“Fish for Life” is a pioneering initiative transforming the aquaculture sector in Bolivia by empowering local communities with the skills and knowledge for sustainable fish farming. Through comprehensive technical training, we equip women and men to become leaders in responsible aquaculture management. With women as leaders, this project not only boosts local economies and improves food security but also fosters environmental stewardship by implementing practices that protect vital aquatic ecosystems for generations to come.

Fish for Life is a collaborative initiative, forged as a robust alliance between a variety of institutions from both Bolivia and Canada. This partnership is specifically designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities within Bolivia’s small-scale fisheries and aquaculture sector.

The primary objective of Fish for Life is to strengthen and empower this vital sector. This involves a multi-faceted approach, focusing on enhancing the capacity of local communities and small-scale producers. A key component of this strengthening process is the introduction and implementation of Good Production and Environmental Practices. By integrating these sustainable methods, the alliance aims to not only boost productivity and economic viability but also ensure the long-term ecological health of aquatic ecosystems in Bolivia. This ultimately contributes to improved livelihoods and food security for countless individuals and families who depend on fishing and aquaculture.