South America

Woman picking ripe coffee cherries from a plant, symbolizing empowerment and sustainable farming in rural communities.

Women’s Leadership and Economic Empowerment in Peru’s Coffee Sector

Empowering women is one of the most effective ways to fight poverty. However, in agricultural supply chains like coffee, women face significant cultural and structural barriers. They often lack access to critical resources such as land, finance, and education—key tools for participating fully in the economy and contributing…

Agriculture, Coffee, Gender Equality, Women's Economic Empowerment
Case Studies

Empowering Young Farmers and Entrepreneurs on International Youth Day

Celebrating Young Farmers and Entrepreneurs on International Youth Day Around the world, a new generation of creative, resilient innovators and entrepreneurs is on the rise. In celebration of United Nations International Youth Day on August 12, here are a few bright, determined young people…