Latin America and the Caribbean

Women farmers in Guatemala.

International Day of Rural Women: A Rural Woman Farmer in Guatemala Supports Her Children and Her Community

TechnoServe acknowledges women’s vital role in growing the world’s food, while grappling with significant other challenges and responsibilities. The story of Lesbia Ludia Juárez, a rural woman farmer, demonstrates the tremendous contributions and potential of rural women around the world.

Agriculture, Coffee, Women's Economic Empowerment
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