Gender and Youth

In rural Sierra Leone, farmers are revitalizing their agricultural practices, and women farmers like Jeneba Hakawa are working hard to increase local rice production. With seeds, tools and training, the Resilient Food and Nutrition Security programme has helped rural community groups develop inland valley swamps for rice cultivation to improve food security and create economic opportunities.

In Mexico, coffee farmers face significant environmental and economic challenges, which makes it difficult for young people considering a career in coffee. The project Jóvenes Renovando para el Futuro, which translates to Young People Renewing for the Future, helps young farmers adopt sustainable agricultural practices and work with their family to transform the farm. Javier Anaya, Solidaridad’s Project Officer in Mexico, shares how the initiative is contributing to a resilient future.

Talatu Idris, a Nigerian farmer who cultivates tomatoes, has overcome adversity to secure a brighter future for her family. Through hard work and innovative techniques, she has increased her income fivefold. This achievement was in part due to the Acting Now project, where she gained access to essential agricultural knowledge and resources.