Women Trained
Rural women trained and served since inception, across climate-smart agriculture, nutrition, enterprise and leadership
- Source:
- RWN programme records
- Method:
- Cumulative 2010–2026, from RWN programme records.
- Recorded:
Empowering Rural Women for a Resilient FutureThrough Agriculture
To build the capacity of rural grassroots women on Climate Smart and Conservation Agriculture, mitigate food, nutrition, and economic insecurity, and enhance livelihoods. We seek to address sustainable production in the face of climate change.
What has changed
Figures from our programmes across Kenya.
Counties Reached
Counties with active programmes: Kajiado, Nakuru and Kiambu
- Source:
- RWN Strategic Plan 2025-2027, §3.10 Geographical Focus
- Method:
- Counties with current operations. Narok, Taita Taveta and Laikipia are named in the Strategic Plan as planned expansion, not current reach.
- Recorded:
Trained in Climate-Smart Agriculture
Of the women reached, those trained specifically on climate-smart agriculture
- Source:
- RWN programme records
- Method:
- Cumulative 2010–2026, from RWN programme records.
- Recorded:
Women-Led Cooperatives
Registered women-led multipurpose cooperatives marketing beadwork, African Leafy Vegetables and other produce
- Source:
- RWN Strategic Plan 2025-2027, §1.2; restated in the World Bank PROGREEN deck
- Method:
- Cumulative 2010–2026, from RWN programme records.
- Recorded:
Success story
African Leafy Vegetables: Nourishing Communities, Empowering Women
Through the African Leafy Vegetables initiative, women farmers are addressing malnutrition while creating viable commercial ventures that enhance household incomes and food security.
Read Women Farmers of Kajiado County’s storyHow the work is done
Programmes built with rural women, not delivered to them.
Climate Smart Agriculture Training
Training on climate-resilient farming techniques, drought-resistant crops, and weather adaptation strategies for sustainable agriculture.
Learn moreConservation Agriculture
Sustainable farming practices including minimal tillage, crop rotation, and soil conservation methods to preserve natural resources.
Learn moreFood & Nutrition Security
Programs focused on nutritious crop production, food processing, preservation techniques, and nutrition education for families.
Learn moreEconomic Empowerment
Microfinance, market linkages, value addition, and business skills training for rural women to build sustainable livelihoods.
Learn moreLivelihood Enhancement
Income diversification, skills development, technology adoption programs, and capacity building for sustainable livelihoods.
Learn moreOur vision
A distinguished network positioning rural women and girls as equal citizens in the economic, political, and social sustainable development of their communities.
Achievement
African Leafy Vegetables Development Strategy 2025-2030
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