Achieving gender equality and empowerment is essential for driving sustainable economic growth, as it opens opportunities for women and men to fully participate in and benefit from the economy, promoting inclusive prosperity and reducing poverty.
Meet Celestina, a passionate entrepreneur who found out about the USAID and SDC-funded project through a colleague in her group of decorators. After participating in the training program, she experienced a significant transformation in her business. Initially insecure about managing her employees and her finances, Celestina had difficulty…
Welcome to our inspiring journey of empowerment! Here we celebrate the stories of four remarkable entrepreneurs who have transformed their businesses through the FTF Premier-Oholo (PRO) project. Recently trained and graduated in Nampula and Pemba, they exemplify the impact of USAID and SDC’s commitment to improving nutritious food production…
Learn how climate change affects women more than men in five key ways. Our expert analysis explains the gendered impacts of climate change and what we can do about it.
Women IN Business (WIN) and ROSCAS have entered into a strategic partnership with the aim of digitizing the Savings and Loans Groups (VSLAs), an initiative that seeks to reduce inequalities in access to financial services for low-income women, mainly in rural areas of Mozambique. These groups, made up…
In Ethiopia’s remote coffee-growing regions, a remarkable transformation is underway. When TechnoServe began its coffee work here in 2011, only 4% of coffee farmers in its training programs were women—despite women performing crucial roles in coffee production. Through innovative training approaches and…
The WIN program and content producer Anima have signed a partnership agreement with the aim of co-producing a radio drama for community radio stations, especially in the central and northern regions of Mozambique. The partnership, which will last just over a year, is intended for the production and…
The case study highlights impactful strategies for achieving gender equality in coffee production
Over the course of a week in Maputo, WIN held a training of trainers for 14 technicians from IPEME, IP (Institute for the Promotion of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises). The aim was to train the participants in teaching methodologies for adults and to pass on the training manuals developed by…
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…
