Better yield, extra income, and increased knowledge of production keep women engaged and contained in market gardens in Kolda villages in Senegal this year. The 4R Nutrient Stewardship started less than a year back, aims to educate communities on the 4R principles and sustainably produce vegetables on the garden plot in their homes in the […]
Voice project is a seven-year initiative that is aimed at strengthening the performance of developing country partner (DCP) organizations to advance gender equality and economic empowerment of 50,000 women and men from marginalized communities, in particular young women (target: 60% women and girls), in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, and Malawi. Wilver Ongoro, a volunteer with the VOICE project, shares her experience. My six-month […]
War has had an ambiguous effect on changing gender roles in Ukraine. While many men have lost their jobs or joined the military, women are taking on new roles and working multiple jobs to compensate for the lost family income. The consequences of war have disproportionately affected internally displaced persons and marginalized groups, such as […]
Despite the progress, climate, covid, and conflict have significantly slowed the progress. World Food Program estimates that 828 million people go hungry every night. Since 2019, the number of those facing acute food insecurity has soared – from 135 million to 345 million. With rising food insecurity and malnutrition, global solutions are needed for better […]
When the 4R Nutrient Stewardship project was introduced in the Kpandai district of Northern Ghana, the feeling was somewhat indifferent among the farmers. Men were content cultivating and making good returns from their yam cultivation (predominantly “male “crop), and women too, were happy with their return from groundnut cultivation (predominantly a “female” crop). Through the […]
Women in Ethiopia, in general, and in the Minjar Shenkora district, in particular, still continue to face different economic challenges, such as limited access to resources, credit facilities, and markets. But some, like Ayelu, are reversing the course of history by creating their businesses, securing their own livelihoods, and ensuring their food security through the […]
The VOICE for Women and Girls project is a gender and economic empowerment initiative collaborating with women-led and women-focused co-operatives in five African countries. The aim is to send volunteers abroad to assist in responding to the needs identified and to increase and support more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient growth. Volunteers Lois Ifekwe and Garth […]
The language barrier, speed of communication, and tone were the few things I noticed at my first presentation in Ghana – The participants were finding it hard to understand. Looking at their expressions, I quickly slowed my pace of talking and adjusted my vocabulary and tone. I was amazed how this simple change helped me […]
Females are vital to the development and well-being of their families, communities, and countries. However, most women in Malawi regularly miss up to 50 days of school and work each year due to their lack of access to affordable sanitary pads. While inexpensive, eco-friendly, and sustainable sanitary pads exist, distribution channels have not been expanded […]