Women Who Farm Africa is an initiative dedicated to engaging, empowering, and encouraging rural women farmers in the fight against hunger. Co-founded by Sylvia Tetteh (Ghana), Ruramiso Mashumba …
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Olivia Kipo is empowering Ghanaian farmers to harvest crops all year round.
Ghanaian agricpreneur Olivia Aseitu Kipo has developed a sustainable agricultural system designed to produce crops for Ghanaians all year round. Recent reports indicate that Ghana’s agricultural sector still …
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Wanjiru Mambo—the woman who innovated Kenya’s potato industry to meet soaring demands.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, Wanjiru Mambo faced an unexpected challenge that would redefine her entrepreneurial journey. As a restaurant co-owner in Nairobi’s Upper Hill district, she experienced the …
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Nonhlanhla Joye is using plastic bags to farm, combat poverty and curb climate change.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesNonhlanhla Joye had a tragic experience following her cancer diagnosis in 2014 that made her unable to work. She began to face the harsh realities of poverty and …
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Eva Muthuuri- How this development expert switched to brewing change in Kenya’s coffee market.
Millions of people worldwide enjoy their first cup of coffee every morning. However, few take a moment to consider the individuals who pick the beans, particularly the women …