UN JP Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment

This week, @WFP🇷🇼 supported farmers & cooperative members of @JPRWEE, across #Gisagara, #Kirehe, #Ngoma and #Nyaruguru districts with post-harvest training for safe and quality maize 🌽. Better handling🟰Safer food and resilient livelihoods. #FoodSafety #AflatoxinPrevention

Join us at the Nourishing Futures Empowering Women Project webinar on 18th March 13:30 CET to discuss multisectoral action for global food security. Register here: @335122f9-d4f4-4d67-a2fc-cd6dc20dde70" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c75ba263…

JP RWEE-supported childcare centres in #Zanzibar are giving #WomenFarmers the freedom to work, earn, and dream bigger. Read full story here: africa.unwomen.org/en/stories/fea…

1 500 femmes des communes de #Kankandi,#Fabidji, #Soly et #Gazaoua ont désormais accès aux crédits grâce aux Associations villageoises d'épargne et de Crédits (#AVEC) et développent des #AGR bénéfiques à leurs ménages. Merci à @Ireland, @Norway, @Sweden and @Switzerland @JPRWEE

2 000 femmes des communes de Fabidji, Kankandi, Gazaoua et Soly augmentent leurs revenus grâce aux plateformes multifonctionnelles du programme @JPRWEE Merci à @Ireland, @Norway, @Sweden et @Switzerland @FAO @IFAD @UNWomen @WFP_Niger

On this #InternationalWomensDay2026 we celebrate #RuralWomen, whose resilience, courage and energy fuels change in their families, communities, countries and the entire globe.

Celebrating the strength and leadership of #WomenFarmers this #InternationalWomensDay 🌾💜
The JP RWEE totem at FAO HQ highlights the voices and impact of women across JP RWEE Phase II countries — driving transformation from the ground up.

Join us this #IWD2026 to celebrate the #WomenFarmers who feed the world. 📅 5 March 2026 | 10:00–12:00 CET 📍 FAO HQ & Online Not in Rome? Follow the live webcastand here: fao.org/webcast/detail… At @FAO HQ, see interactive Atrium stand featuring stories from JP RWEE countries.

Today, the @JPRWEE National Steering Committee met to review progress, challenges & lessons from its 2nd phase in #Rwanda. Insights from the discussions will guide strategic actions to strengthen #RuralWomen’s empowerment & leadership across agri‑food systems in 2026 & beyond.

Information at hand, empowerment in action! With real-time weather alerts & market advice from digital app, Geo Krishi, Ram Kumari boosted her earnings 10X from the same land she once struggled with. Access to timely info= smart decisions, better planning & brighter livelihoods

@JPRWEE @WFPAsiaPacific @FAONepal @unwomennepal @IFADAsia @WFP

UN Women, through @JPRWEE, is supporting rural women in Tanzania to turn skills into sustainable income. By strengthening value chains, expanding market access and building entrepreneurship capacity, women are increasing their incomes, supporting their families and driving inclusive rural growth. Read more: 🔗 africa.unwomen.org/en/stories/fea…

In Rwanda, Verene turned #JPRWEE training and a small loan into a thriving business. As her confidence grew, her husband became her strongest partner and supporter. Empowered women empower communities. 🔗Read Verene’s story: jprwee.org/news/harvestin…

On the #InternationalDayOfCleanEnergy, meet Neema—a food vendor in #Tanzania whose income increased after receiving a clean gas burner through #JPRWEE. Tanzania’s National #CleanCooking Strategy's goal is 80% clean cooking adoption by 2034. Read her story: shorturl.at/WRTpV

🌱 Smart timing = higher income 📍Madhesh: Women farmers in Siraha & Saptari🇳🇵are prepping hot seedbed nurseries for summer crops—even in winter❄️ @WFP_Nepal trained 1⃣1⃣0⃣0⃣ women farmers on climate-resilient farming & crop calendar planning through @JPRWEE

Ram Kumari Kamait is one of many #WomenFarmers in Nepal who adopted climate-smart practices, improved food security of her family and started earning x2 more money. Read how JP RWEE contributed to her success: jprwee.org/news/building-…

As @WFP, we remain committed to focusing our resources & interventions to empowering rural women, key to food security & family wellbeing. We're honored to be part of @JPRWEE together with our partners in reaching 8,000 women, helping them earn income & improve lives.

"By working together to transform our agri-food systems to benefit all women, we not only advance equality, but strengthen food security, build resilient rural economies & accelerate #Rwanda`s journey towards a just, inclusive & prosperous future." @RwandaGender DG @Silas_Nga

An expert panel with @RwandaFinance, @AGRA_Africa, @IFAD & @PSF_Rwanda captured the importance of gender-transformative policies & tools, climate-resilient approaches & innovative partnerships as pillars to uphold women’s participation & increased impact across agri-value chains.

“#RuralWomen are the backbone of #agriculture. Yet, if agriculture were a race, they’d run twice as far, often barefoot, but still pass the baton with a smile. It’s time we gave them better shoes and the head start they deserve," inspired @RasDagmawi, @IFAD Rwanda & Burundi Rep.