Tool Spotlight: Gender Transformative Toolkit

When you hear the word “farmer,” who comes to mind? Did you know that nearly 50% of smallholder farmers are women? These nearly 250 million incredible women make substantial contributions to the world’s food supply while often living on less than $2.50 USD per day. Women in agriculture face numerous disadvantages, including restrictions on land ownership, access to markets and critical services, wages, and decision-making power. Mercy Corps’ AgriFin team is on a mission to change this narrative by meaningfully engaging women in agriculture and promoting their agency within their communities.

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