Theme: Gender & Youth
Advancing Rural Women’s Participation in Responsible Agriculture in Sierra Leone
Gender discrimination in Sierra Leone is real, and rural women working in agriculture often find themselves on society’s margins. Recognizing…
06 November 2023
University Partnership Nurtures Young Agricultural Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
Climate change, global standards for sustainability, and a fast-moving global economy have a direct impact on oil palm production. Solidaridad…
17 October 2023
FEMINISATION OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN: ENSURING GREATER GENDER INCLUSIVITY AND PARTICIPATION OF WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE
In agriculture, gender inclusivity is one of the biggest elephants in the room. A conceptual model, recently implemented by Solidaridad…
14 October 2023
Rural Woman Coffee Farmer Leads the Way in Tanzania
For many rural women, building a successful business can be a struggle due to limited access to resources. Suzan Malya,…
13 October 2023
Lobbying and advocacy help to develop agricultural value chains
Coffee production in Honduras relies on the development of sustainable and inclusive value chains. The country is a world leader…
29 September 2023
Young farmers in Kenya making a business case for coffee
Sustainable coffee can be a lifeline for young women and men throughout Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. To jump-start economic growth…
31 August 2023
Introducing Transformative Gender & Social Inclusion Models in Rural Supply Chains in Peru
By Lucia Hidalgo, Multiprogramme Coordinator at Solidaridad Peru Transforming our global economy through sustainable development requires the development of systems…
17 August 2023
NEW CASHEW FACTORY BOOSTS PRODUCTION IN SIERRA LEONE
Cashews are a high value crop that can provide for a sustainable livelihood, but the harvesting and processing can be…
16 August 2023
Affirmative Gender Actions and Inclusivity Report, 2022
For agricultural supply chains to be truly inclusive, women’s participation is a vital and integral requirement. Women make up roughly…
15 August 2023
Savings & Loans Enhance Financial Inclusion for Rural Women in Nigeria
Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA) are a useful approach for improving financial inclusion of women. In Nigeria, 1,321 rural…
14 August 2023
