Sustainable Agricuture And Food Security Empowerment Program

Women Action Foundation Kenya
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Project Snapshot

Ask Amount

KES 6,230,029

Project Stage

Pilot

Launch Date

Thursday, March 13th, 2025

Project Manager

Winnie Ochiel

Project Partners Inc

Key Actors Involved: County governments, farmer cooperatives, extension officers, financial institutions, and private partners (input suppliers, buyers) to drive this effort, led by WAF Kenya. It targets 1,000 women farmers, with 5,000 indirect beneficiaries (families, traders).

Project Summary

This project supports women smallholder farmers in Nyanza by providing improved seeds, poultry breeds, and training. It addresses climate risks and low productivity to enhance food security.

Intervention Areas

Climate & Environmental JusticeClimate Change Adaptation & MitigationClimate-resilient Food SystemsEconomic Empowerment of WomenEmergency Food & NutritionFood Security & Nutrition EnhancementNutrition & Food SecuritySmallholder Support & Extension

Target Population

Low-Income Individuals & FamiliesVulnerable or Marginalized Populations (General)

Problem Statement

Women farmers face limited access to quality inputs, credit, and modern farming methods. Climate change and pests reduce yields, leading to food insecurity and poverty.

Proposed Solution

Distribute high-yield seeds and improved poultry breeds. Train farmers in climate-smart agriculture and financial literacy. Strengthen cooperatives for better market access.

Expected Impact

Increased household incomes and food security for 1,000 women. Reduced post-harvest losses and improved poultry health. Empowerment of women through cooperative marketing.

Sustainability Plan

Farmer cooperatives will operate as self-sustaining entities for marketing and resource sharing. Training in financial literacy and climate resilience ensures long-term productivity.

Budget Breakdown

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