Umed Qurbonbekov is a visual storyteller and founder of Varthim, which promotes social development in education, culture, art and mental health.
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From seeds to survival: A farmer’s story from Tajikistan
For a farming community that depends on seasonal consistency, climate change creates uncertainty at every stage of production.
August 20, 2026
How preserving local seeds is key to sustaining rural life
In the remote Tughgoz village in Tajikistan, agriculture is the foundation of daily life. Local seed varieties that once thrived have become rare, so residents launched a community-supported seed initiative to preserve and share traditional seeds before they disappear.
May 26, 2026
Ravmed: Where the Mountains Guard the Seeds of Life
Ravmed’s story is not just about wheat. It is about people who refused to let their heritage disappear, who safeguarded what their ancestors handed down, and who continue—season by season—to plant a future rooted firmly in the past.
March 5, 2026
