Josephine’s Story: Starting a Business in Isiolo, Kenya
According to a 2014 UN Women report, studies show that girls who experience poverty are 2.5 times more likely to …
Feed the Future Kenya Activity Takes Woman-Owned Poultry Business from Fledgling to Full-Grown
In the heart of Mwangaza Village in Isiolo County, Celina Kathura relishes the sound of clucking poultry in her backyard. Celina …
Making Markets Inclusive: How Market Systems Development Programs Can Boost the Inclusion of Women, Youth, & Other Marginalized Groups
Many agricultural market systems development (MSD) programs have been turning their attention toward the inclusion of women, youth, and other …
Assessing the Needs of Women in Ethiopia through the FEED III Project
In Ethiopia, livestock contributes to the livelihoods of 60 to 70 percent of the population. Yet the country experiences significant …
Gender Learning Study: Ethiopia FEED III
Access the December 2020 Gender Learning Study from the Feed Enhancement for Ethiopian Development (FEED) III Activity here.
Colombia’s Move on Migration: What It Means for Venezuelans & Colombians Alike
A recent announcement by the Colombian government to offer temporary immigration status to Venezuelans living illegally in the country has …
Feed the Future Activity Partners with Private Sector to Empower Female Farmers in Bangladesh
The Feed the Future Bangladesh Rice and Diversified Crops Activity partnered with Bayer CropScience Ltd. to train women as “ambassador …
AV Ventures Invests in AgroCenta, Supporting Digital and Financial Inclusion of Ghanaian Smallholder Farmers
AV Ventures, ACDI/VOCA’s impact investing subsidiary, recently completed its investment in AgroCenta, a technology-driven agricultural platform provider in Ghana. The …
Feed the Future and BRAC Launch Bangladesh’s First Private-Sector Led Cattle Breeding Training for Women
In Bangladesh, many women work in agriculture but are not able to engage in all aspects of farming. Due to …
Advocating for Girls’ Education in Northern Kenya
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Kenya in March 2020, many sectors experienced disruptions, and among them was education. To slow the …
