Success stories

Through the planning and implementation of the project portfolio, WorldFish and partners have been able to achieve a number of successful outcomes. See below a snapshot of some of these outcomes and read the stories behind them.

Building Resilient Community Fisheries in the Tonle Sap Lake, Cambodia A village chief summarizes the local action plan during a dialogue event in Siem Reap province. Photo by WorldFish Center “We had failed several times before...	Cyclone-affected aquaculture in Bangladesh promptly restored In November 2007, Cyclone Sidr hit the southern coastal districts of Bangladesh, taking 3,000 lives and leaving hundreds of thousands homeless and destitute. In response, WorldFish led a...
Fish for food security and better health Fish, as a source of “rich food for poor people”, can play an important role in improving food security and nutritional status. Fish are an excellent source of high-quality protein and other...	Fish, another weapon in the battle against HIV/AIDS Raising fish to feed the orphans WorldFish and partners in Zambia are studying the best approach to countering HIV/AIDS with improved nutrition. Evidence is emerging that good nutrition...
Fish, rice and energy Meeting Human Needs Through Integrated Methods of Food Production Bina Roy is a wife, mother, farmer and fisher – and secretary of the Malihat Beel committee that oversees fishing...	Genetically improved tilapia shows major weight gain Through a selective breeding program conducted from 1988 to 1997, WorldFish and a host of collaborators developed a strain of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) with superior growth and...
Passion beyond normal: fish ponds Raising fish to feed the orphans Chiuna, Malawi—In this green village of flowering trees and shrubs, bordered to the West by the majestic Zomba Mountains, the bicycles were the first tip-...	Post-disaster rehabilitation teaches resilience Lessons from Cyclone Sidr guide responses to worsening storms In November 2007, Cyclone Sidr tore across southern Bangladesh, taking 3,400 lives and causing nearly US$2 billion in damage...
Project compiles best practices in coral reef management Coral reefs are sometimes called the "Rainforest of the seas" for the astounding array of marine life they harbor. Yet many of the world’s coral reefs are under severe stress,...	Project seeks better valuation of tropical river resources Tropical rivers, and inland fisheries in general, provide food and a means of livelihood for millions of the world’s poor. The importance of these benefits is seldom well represented in...