Hi, I’m Vicki Wilde (@wilde_vicki) & I lead women’s empowerment in agriculture development @gatesfoundation! Today, I’m taking over Rodger’s Twitter account & sharing lessons I’m learning from the rural women who provide our food systems. #WomensHistoryMonth
For background on me: I’ve been working to create quality opportunities for women in agriculture for nearly three decades and have dedicated my life to making farming more sustainable, equitable and profitable. And I’m a big proponent of women’s leadership.
#WomensHistoryMonth is a time to celebrate women's achievements globally. It’s also a moment to recognize rural women as front line workers for food and climate adaptation. We must support them through cooperation & innovation to #EmbraceEquality. Let's explore how! #WHM
Women farmers lack access to the same opportunities as their male counterparts. That’s why we support innovations and initiatives designed to ensure women have access to the market, financial and networking tools they need to thrive. Here are some examples!
Example 1: Project Mesha has a fresh approach to women’s self-help groups in India, training goat rearers as entrepreneurs who deliver animal health services and achieve financial independence, mobility and respect. medium.com/@DrNickAustin/…
@rodger_voorhies @MSuzman Community Agriculture organization needs a demonstration center, communication facilities market for their products and supporting finances to do well. CEO Caroline