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Hello am shadia from Uganda. I'm breaking norms as a young female farmer, driven by my family's agricultural legacy. I'm passionate about sustainable farming, food security, and empowering youth. Join me on this journey! #WomenInAg #AgriYouth #Sustainability"

Time flies! It’s been six fulfilling months since I joined the Sophia Akash Foundation (CIO) and recently, I had an opportunity to visit the Nawada region in Bihar, where we’re partnering with Professional Assistance For Development Action (PRADAN) to support women farmers from marginalized communities. Among all, one experience that left a lasting impact on me was meeting Naina—a woman whose story truly inspired me. She faced huge challenges like climate change and heavy prolonged rain, and lost most of her first crop in the Greenhouse. But instead of giving up, she chose to take a leap of faith and try something new. Despite facing challenges, she refused to let them define her journey. Naina’s courage and determination reminded me of an essential lesson that’s not just about farming—it’s about life. When things go wrong, we all have a choice. We can either see setbacks as the end of the road or as an opportunity to learn, adapt, and push forward with even more resolve. Her journey is a powerful reminder that resilience isn’t about avoiding challenges; it's about finding the courage to confront them, learn from them, and keep pushing forward. And it's been a great to be part of a foundation that supports and empowers women like Naina, helping them turn obstacles into opportunities. Here’s to celebrating the strength and resilience of women like Naina, who inspire us all to keep striving, even when the odds are against us. #WomenInAgriculture #Resilience #Empowerment #Inspiration #Community #ClimateAction #SophiaAkashFoundation #PRADAN

In Burundi, women perform over 60% of the total labor hours dedicated to agriculture, producing the staple foods consumed daily by households across the country. "Despite their central role in agriculture, the vast majority of farming women face discriminatory practices related to land rights, with detrimental consequences for food production and household food security." While working with World Vision Burundi for the past year, supporting agricultural resilience and food assistance programs for smallholder farmers, I've learned that "equitable access to land tenure, civil services related to land ownership, and legal protections for women are critical for ensuring smallholder farming households have enough to eat." A huge thank you to The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs for publishing this article and highlighting some of the institutional barriers women in agriculture face while working for sustainable livelihoods and food security.

On this #InternationalDayofRuralWomen, we celebrate women farmers as unsung architects of rural development, shaping a sustainable future for their communities and beyond. Working with the Louis Dreyfus Foundation and other partners, LDC is working to empower women farmers around the world, by providing access to resources and helping to build networks. Among other programs, we shine a spotlight on... 🌾 Kenya: where women farmers are leading a sustainable farming movement through agroecological practices. 🌾 India: where we support 5,000 women to acquire skills in sustainable farming and financial literacy. 🌾 Argentina: where cooperative farming models have improved the livelihoods of nearly 200 families. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dppKHaqx #WomenInAgriculture #SustainableDevelopment #Empowerment

How have your choices / decisions been affected by whether you "rent" or "own" your home? In the developing world, too many women irrespective of education or economic status face this paradox: they manage their land diligently as if they "own" it, yet as "renters" lack the legal rights, security, and freedoms which come with true ownership. Lora Boll, a Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellow working with World Vision International in Burundi, eloquently highlights the urgency of closing these legal gaps. Lora and I have often reflected that sadly, even where laws exist to protect women's property rights, enforcement is often hindered by entrenched cultural norms. #Culture, (our #values and #beliefs practiced) must be transformed so women, the backbone of global agriculture, can with confidence and dignity, effectively break the generational cycles of #hunger and #poverty, and build #sustainablecommunities from the ground up! Amanda Rives Argeñal, Simon Nyabwengi, Jean hatsindimana, Richard Harerimana, claudine Murerwa, Theo Anastopoulo, Peter Bowman, Kaila Balch, Theresa Fang, MPH, Erin Mercado, Alaine Johnson, Chika Kondo, PhD., Sarah Pechtl, Melanie Sudetic, MSc, RDN, Shannon Maynard, Eric J. Steiner, Zack Bly, Arthurine Walker, Tatyana Noble, Bairy Diakite, Laura Henderson #SDG1, #SDG2, #SDG5, #WorldVisionInternationalBurundi, #CongressionalHungerCenter, #HungerCrisis, #Poverty, #LandRights, #PropertyRights, #Women, #GenderEquality, #Inheritance, #Agriculture, #Renters, #Owners, #SustainableLandUse, #CulturalNorms, #BrokenHomes, #LandEvictions, #LandGrabbing, #Collateral, #InternallyDisplacedPeople

In Kenya, where the fish supply gap stands at 300,000+ metric tonnes, we’re helping to bridge this gap by empowering communities across Kakamega, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Busia, Siaya, Kilifi, and Mombasa. With support from The Mastercard Foundation Lattice together with Farm Africa through the youth in sustainable aquaculture program -YISA is creating 150,000 meaningful and dignified jobs for young women and men, persons living with disabilities and internally displaced people in these regions, transforming lives through sustainable fish farming. By focusing on areas with high youth unemployment—84% of unemployed Kenyans are youth—we are sparking real change in these counties. Together, we’re not only addressing food security but also driving economic growth and resilience. #YoungAfricaWorks Mastercard Foundation| Farm Africa | AquaRech LTD| Livingwood Ltd | Hydro Victoria | RAMOGI INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

Happy International Day of Rural Women! Today, we celebrate the incredible contributions of rural women to agriculture, food security, and community development, particularly in Rwanda. Their hard work and resilience are essential for the growth of our economy and the sustainability of our environment. Rural women form the backbone of agriculture in Rwanda, growing essential crops and raising livestock to ensure that food is available for their families and communities. They are vital to food security and employ diverse farming practices that help maintain healthy soils and reduce hunger. Despite facing challenges such as limited access to land and resources, rural women are empowering themselves through agricultural cooperatives. By working together, they gain access to training, markets, and a stronger voice in decision-making processes. Rural women also contribute to environmental sustainability through eco-friendly farming practices, helping to protect our planet for future generations. They are adapting to climate change by using resilient farming techniques that allow them to continue farming even under difficult conditions. Let’s recognize and support the vital role of rural women in agriculture and community development. Together, we can help them reach their full potential #WomenInAgriculture #Rwanda #FoodSecurity #Sustainability #GenderEquality

THE PLIGHT OF RURAL WOMEN FARMERS 📍It is ironic that even though rural women farmers continue to drive the sustainable food production systems as they perform 50–70% of all agricultural tasks, they continue to suffer the harsh effects of climate change more. 📍For example, when Cyclone Freddy made a landfall in Malawi this year, the food production and supply systems became affected particularly in the Southern region of Malawi. 📍This was a clear example of the significant contributions women farmers make in the country, on one hand. On another hand, this meant that the women farmers struggled economically as they depend on subsistence farming to earn a living and the coming in of the cyclone had disrupted the whole system at that time. 📍So when we look at #inspiring inclusion, we should analyse contexts where access to financing for women is challenging coupled with unfavorable policy conditions, lack of business management skills and unavailability of profitable markets, among others. 📍Having had the opportunity to build my capacity in business management through different platforms and still finding challenges, I really feel sorry for the rural women farmers because they have limited access to such opportunities. 📍So #inspiringinclusion should address the structural barriers that continue to discriminate rural women farmers from progressing in different aspects. 📍The 2063 agenda won't be achieved if rural women farmers continue to be sidelined. We need to think about this seriously. #ruralwomen #ruralwomenfarmers #

Supporting women's groups to establish community vegetable nurseries can have several significant benefits: Empowerment and Economic #Independence: Income Generation: Vegetable nurseries can provide women with a sustainable source of income through the sale of seedlings and produce. Financial Control: Owning and managing a nursery gives women #control over their finances, empowering them to make independent decisions and improve their livelihoods. Food Security and Nutrition: Access to #Healthy Food: Community vegetable nurseries can increase access to fresh, nutritious vegetables for local communities, especially those in food-insecure areas. Food Sovereignty: By growing their food, communities can reduce their reliance on external food sources and strengthen food sovereignty. Community Development: Job Creation: Establishing and managing a nursery can #create jobs and opportunities for residents, particularly #women and #youth. Community Building: Nurseries can serve as community gathering places, fostering social connections and strengthening #community bonds. Environmental Benefits: Biodiversity Conservation: Vegetable nurseries can promote biodiversity by cultivating a variety of plant species. Soil Health Improvement: Proper management of nurseries can contribute to #soilhealth and #conservation. Climate Resilience: #Adaptation to Climate Change: Vegetable nurseries can be designed to be resilient to climate change, helping communities adapt to changing environmental conditions. By supporting women's groups to establish community vegetable nurseries, we can contribute to #empowering women, improving #foodsecurity, promoting community development, and protecting the #environment. #ClimateAction #GenderEquity #UNFCC Indigenous Women and Girls Initiative

🌱From the rice paddies of Asia to the maize fields of sub-Saharan Africa, women carry the weight of farming—tilling, planting, and harvesting crops that sustain families and communities. 🌾According to the International Labour Organization, 30% of working women globally are employed in agriculture. That percentage rises to 57% in sub-Saharan Africa and to 60% in South Asia — where both of these areas exceed the share of men working in farming. 😔Despite their vital role, only 20% of landholders worldwide are women, and their contributions often go unrecognized. ♀️It’s time to acknowledge the invisible labor that powers rural economies and fight for women’s equal rights to land. #S4HL #WomensLandRights #GenderEquality