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After attending an iDE health seminar, Tesfaye began making and selling toilets—boosting her income, improving her family's sanitation, and preventing sanitation-related illnesses at home.
iDE Nepal’s commitment to building climate resilience from the ground up began in 1992, from Kathmandu. Today, 33 years later, we're still committed to helping smallholders adapt, fortifying an ecosystem of affordable, practical solutions that are easy to adopt and maintain.
Rosalina Siama, based in Western Kenya, joined iDE in 2023 and has launched successful agricultural and business ventures, including soy production, creating jobs for local youth and supplying nutritious food to schools.
In 2024, Bonnie joined iDE as the Director of Evidence and Learning, bringing two decades of experience in community development initiatives across three continents. With more than 15 years in the monitoring, evaluation, research and learning (MERL) field, Bonnie specializes in supporting teams to optimize outcomes and programming through continuous improvement and learning. Today Bonnie leads iDE’s global learning and adaptive management initiatives, supports country-level MERL strategies and project-level MERL plans, and oversees compliance with research protections. In addition, Bonnie leads iDE's management of the Global Theory of Change and on developing processes to turn our data into evidence.
Prior to joining iDE, Bonnie held several roles across government, philanthropy, and the NGO sector to support mission-driven organizations to create cultures of learning and measurement practices that use data and evidence to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency. Early in her career, Bonnie proudly supported rural communities of Paraguay, South America, as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer, where she focused on rural, economic, and municipal development. Bonnie earned a master's degree in global policy from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas, specializing in international development and monitoring and evaluation. In her spare time, she enjoys skiing, hiking, and exploring this incredible planet with her husband and their daughter.
Without fair opportunities, rural women face deepening poverty, limited job prospects, and financial dependence. This inequality hinders community growth. By offering upskilling, financial literacy, and sustainable farming knowledge, we can empower them to achieve self-reliance and long-term resilience.
Michael has over 20 years of experience in International Development. His early work in humanitarian response opened his eyes to the interconnectedness of ecosystem health, agricultural livelihoods, inclusive markets, and community well-being. This realization led him to focus on regenerative agriculture and circular economies, which offer social, economic, and environmental benefits.
Starting his career in the private sector in the US, Michael moved to Africa in 2008, living and working in Botswana, Ethiopia, Jordan, Kenya, South Sudan, and Uganda, while also supporting programs in additional countries such as Bangladesh, Chad, China, Mali, Nicaragua, Nigeria, and Somalia. Over 15 years of experience living and working abroad has given him a deep understanding of the field, enabling him to support iDE programs with an appreciation for the complexities at the project level. He has led projects in partnership with a wide range of donors, including the EU, European governments, the Green Climate Fund, USAID, UKAID, and the United Nations.
Before joining iDE, Michael had long been a collaborator, including as a peer implementing the BRACED Program (Building Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Extremes and Disasters) and as Chief of Party for RIPA South in Ethiopia (Resilience in Pastoral Areas). His connection to iDE dates back even further to his master’s thesis in 2008, which was largely based on the theories in Paul Polak's book “Out of Poverty.”
Michael holds a BSBA (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration), an MBA (Master of Business Administration), and an MA in International Relations, all from Boston University. His passions include farming, nature, and spending time with his family.
Corporate partners like The Toro Company play an important role in iDE’s ability to create an impact in its programs around the world. This immersion in Zambia gave nine employees a chance to see first-hand the value of their company’s partnership.
With technical and business training, Winfred builds her business from the ground up to provide postharvest services and other agricultural support to farmers in her community.
Agness Ndililwa, a single mother of seven in Zambia, helped support her family by enrolling in a training program with iDE, which helped her develop business skills, connect with agricultural suppliers, and diversify her product range. Through partnerships with iDE and the 'Farm to Market Alliance,' she expanded her business, supported local farmers, and contributed to agricultural resilience in her community.
Hannah (HB) Moorhouse joined iDE Global in March 2023, driven by her passion for creating sustainable change through strategic philanthropic partnerships. Prior to joining iDE, she earned an MBA and spent three years in marketing and development, where she focused on donor acquisition and stewardship. As Senior Manager of Fund Development, HB works closely with foundations, corporations, and individuals to build impactful partnerships that improve lives globally. She is committed to fostering relationships that strengthen financial support for innovative programs and empower local communities to thrive.
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Eric brings over 25 years of experience in managing and implementing complex development programs and flagship institutions in Madagascar. Before joining iDE in 2024, he spent more than 15 years coordinating a successful World Bank-financed project aimed at boosting economic prosperity in selected regions by stimulating high-growth sectors such as agribusiness and tourism, and fostering entrepreneurship through private sector partnerships. He was the founding CEO of the Economic Development Board of Madagascar, a public institution dedicated to promoting and facilitating private investments in the country. Additionally, Eric led and served on the board of the Madagascar Biodiversity Fund, an innovative financing mechanism for protected areas in Madagascar. Having lived in France for about 18 years, Eric studied there before beginning his professional career in market research. He holds an MBA from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. Outside of work, Eric is passionate about spirituality.
Bimala from Chisapani, Nepal, has transformed her family's life through an agricultural vermicomposting project. Now a successful entrepreneur, she supports her family and shares her agricultural knowledge with her community.
Sieng Sophanna, a mother of three, increased her family's income when she opened a small shop. After enrolling in the iDE agribusiness accelerator, she boosted her skill set, which has helped her grow her business and build trust with her clients.