Empowering Women, Transforming Communities

Unpack the crucial role of women across the value chain, who

are driving change within African agriculture. We highlight Fairtrade’s

comprehensive gender strategy, which includes standards for protection,

enhancing leadership capabilities, economic development, and addressing

gender-based violence. Hear how specific initiatives, like the Women's School

of Leadership program, are designed to build self-esteem, self-confidence, and

entrepreneurship skills, ensuring women's voices are heard and their needs are

met. The series also addresses the systemic challenges women face, such as

limited access to land tenure, leadership positions, water, sanitation, and

technology, as well as the pervasive issue of unpaid care work.

 

You'll hear practical on-farm solutions, like the

appointment of social workers and the establishment of aftercare facilities for

children, demonstrating how small shifts can lead to drastic, positive results

for women and their families.

* Fairtrade Africa Marketplace: https://linktr.ee/fairtradeafricamarketplace

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