All Content Tagged “Agriculture and Food Security”

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People interacting in front of colorful textiles, with a woman adjusting a garment on another's shoulders.
Najia and U.S. First Lady Jill Biden during her visit to the Ennakhil Association in Marrakech, Morocco. Margaret Sullivan and Katie Bercegeay

The Blue Cape, “Selham Zreg:” A stitch of love and pride

When Najia crafted the blue cape, she fashioned a way into the hearts of her village’s women.

With support from the USAID-funded Cooperative Financing Program, Moroccan entrepreneur Najia—president of Iminouzreg, a women’s cooperative specialized in traditional clothing—procured raw materials and new, automatic sewing machines to meet increased demand. Inimouzreg was one of 1,400 cooperatives selected to receive the direct cash assistance.
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  • Agriculture and Food Security
  • Economic Growth
  • Economic Growth and Gender Equality
  • Inclusive Development
  • Activity Design and Implementation
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A woman stands in front of shelves filled with products.
Touria Abounaouafil, president of the Women’s Cooperative IATIBAR, displays products in the recently refurbished shop of her Cooperative in Ain Nafad, the Marrakech region of Morocco. Andrew Monahan, USAID

Women-Led Cooperatives Drive Resilience in Morocco

A USAID and GiveDirectly partnership supports rural cooperatives to bounce back from multiple crises

Women-led cooperatives in Morocco are fostering resilience in their communities. Through collective efforts in agriculture, artisanship, and sustainable practices, these cooperatives empower women economically and socially. These success stories highlight the impact of USAID’s initiatives on local development and gender equality, illustrating a transformative path toward sustainable livelihoods and community strength.
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  • Agriculture and Food Security
  • Economic Growth
  • Economic Growth and Gender Equality
  • Entrepreneurship, Digital, and Financial Inclusion
  • Inclusive Development
  • Women's Economic Empowerment
  • Activity Design and Implementation
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USAID and PepsiCo Work Together to Unlock Women’s Economic Opportunities in India

PepsiCo and USAID have partnered to develop new gender-responsive on-farm approaches that generate data and insights that will make a compelling business case for scaling investments in women’s economic empowerment within agricultural supply chains in India and around the world.

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  • Agriculture and Food Security
  • Economic Growth
  • Economic Growth and Gender Equality
  • Gender Equality in the Workforce
  • Women's Economic Empowerment
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Fact Sheet: USAID Highlights Gender Equality Commitments at 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women

Read this fact sheet that highlights USAID's gender equality commitments, including Care Infrastructure, Gender Equality in Agrifood Systems, and the Women in the Sustainable Economy Initiative (WISE).

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  • Agriculture and Food Security
  • Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance
  • Digital Access and Technology
  • Energy and Infrastructure
  • Climate, Environment, and Natural Resource Management
  • Economic Growth and Gender Equality
  • Gender Equality in the Workforce
  • Inclusive Development
  • Policy
  • Resilience and Food Security
  • Women's Economic Empowerment
  • Women’s Leadership
Press Release

2023 Year In Review: USAID Drives Progress to Build a Freer, More Equitable, and Humane World

By embracing new and inclusive partnerships and pioneering innovative solutions, USAID helped the United States demonstrate how our shared values can advance our collective security and prosperity.

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four women in lab coats stand around a table doing a science experiment
Afolayan Deborah Funmilayo demonstrates a technique to three other researchers. AWARD

Women Scientists Advancing Agriculture Research Across Africa

Women play a critical role in agricultural research communities and help ensure that innovations work for all farmers and participants in agrifood systems Read the stories of women researchers working in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia and beyond to end hunger and create more resilient food systems through their contributions in science, technology, research and agriculture.

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  • International Women's Day
  • Agriculture and Food Security
  • Digital Access and Technology
  • Education
  • Global Health
  • Biodiversity, Conservation, and Natural Resources Management
  • Climate, Environment, and Natural Resource Management
  • Economic Growth and Gender Equality
  • Education
  • Resilience and Food Security
  • Women's Economic Empowerment
  • Women’s Leadership

Gender Good Practices in Livestock Programming

Use this toolkit that provides practical guidance to strengthen gender equality and female empowerment in their livestock programs.

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  • Agriculture and Food Security
  • Climate, Environment, and Natural Resource Management
  • Gender Equality in the Workforce
  • Resilience and Food Security
  • Women's Economic Empowerment

Powering Agriculture Gender Resources

Browse this collection of guides for integrating gender into agriculture and clean energy solutions.

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  • Agriculture and Food Security
  • Climate, Environment, and Natural Resource Management