Gender and Youth

Women play a vital role in Kenya’s artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector, but they face significant challenges. Exposure to harmful substances, long hours, and low pay are common. Eunice Atieno, a dedicated miner, is working to improve conditions for women in her community. She is raising awareness about safety, advocating for fair wages, and inspiring other women to demand better working conditions as they strive for a brighter future.

Over the course of her journey as a coffee farmer in the department of Caqueta, Colombia, Alexis González has challenged traditional gender roles and taken on a leadership role in her community. Now she is inspiring other women to take a greater role in family decisions, band together with other women, and pick up sustainable farming practices through Amazonia Connect.

From the cockpit of a plane to the heart of sustainable agriculture, Ambroise N’koh’ has shifted to focus on transforming his cocoa farm in Côte d’Ivoire into a model for agroecology. He not only produces high-quality cocoa, he is driving positive change within his community. Ambroise is demonstrating how organic farming can be both profitable and environmentally responsible.