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Stories of Change

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.

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 helps...
Passion beyond normal: fish ponds Raising fish to feed the orphans Chiunda, 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-off...	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 project,...
Successful program of genetic improvement of finfish extended to freshwater prawns WorldFish has expanded its successful program of breeding genetically improved strains of farmed tilapia and carp to include freshwater prawn. Macrobrachium rosenbergii is one of the most important...	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. Six...
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 survival...	Small fisheries make big contributions to welfare Small and inland fisheries are often more informal and dispersed than their larger marine counterparts, making them hard to track. The appearance that they are less productive than large fisheries...
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 practices in...

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