Women

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The power of women smallholder farmers

Investing in women smallholder farmers like Jeanne D'Arc Mbanira is critical to significantly increasing agricultural productivity, food security, and household prosperity.

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Why investing in women farmers catalyzes community development

Women smallholder farmers like Hilder Ongeri typically invest more of what they earn back into their families and communities than their male counterparts. This has knock-on effects for the generations that follow.

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Women in senior leadership: Lessons in breaking barriers, forward-thinking, and collaboration

Tina shares her transformative experience of working on diversity, equity, and inclusivity in our workplace and her desire to continue this important work.

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Women in Senior Leadership: Why it Matters

Michelle, our Global Director for Government Relations and Policy, talks about her career, her journey to the top, the hurdles she’s overcome along the way, and why she thinks “good girls” can get the figurative corner office.

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Carving a Space for Women in a Male-dominated Field

Pauline, who is one of our Regional Managers, talks about her career journey and success in a male-dominated field.

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Strengthening Gender Inclusion in Agriculture Research

Women play a central role in African agriculture and do a substantial amount of work in food production, yet remain underrepresented in the sector.

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Celebrating Women Farmers: the Backbone of Africa's Rural Agriculture

Women farmers tend to invest more in their homes and families, thereby fuelling the prosperity of their communities.

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Why Kenyan Feminists Should Advocate for Financial Equality

Studies show when women have more money, they’re more likely to save and invest in their families. Yet, 29% of Kenyan women still can’t access basic financial services.

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The Access Challenge in Rural Kenya

A first-hand insight into the harsh realities of the access challenge facing smallholder farmers in East Africa

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Kenya Celebrates Working Moms on Mother’s Day

The Women's Leadership Council trains our Kenyan team to succeed in both work and personal life.