Success stories
FAO's work on gender equality and women's empowerment at country levelThe smart phone app helping Fijians form healthy eating habits
04/05/2022
Irene says, “You have to remember that Fiji has 300 islands so how do you have people access information?”
A new kind of fishing in Uganda
21/04/2022
Nantongo Mary is a member of the Agali Awamu group, a cooperative which also took part in the project.
What one radio show and one strong woman can do
19/04/2022
The JP RWEE programme has empowered Ramkali to make her own choices and take a leadership role in her community.
JP GTA promotes voices of rural women leaders in Ecuador
11/04/2022
The Rural Women’s Roundtable constitutes a mechanism to convene the voices of rural women leaders in initiatives for citizen participation regarding improvements in the country’s agricultural sector.
Happy cows make for a happy farm in Uganda
11/04/2022
For Loyda, steady and reliable milk production means the world, allowing her to pay for other essential needs, like children’s school fees and house maintenance expenses.
FAO-CARE partnership paves way for Step-by-Step Guide on gender transformative programming
06/04/2022
Grouped under three main themes, the tools and approaches covered staff transformation, community level engagement, and engaging men and boys.
Boosting women’s engagement in trade and promoting inclusive economic development in Africa
05/04/2022
The SheTrades Initiative works to foster more inclusive business and policy ecosystems and increase the competitiveness of women entrepreneurs and women producers and connect them to markets.
Celebrating international women’s month through resilience building in Zimbabwe
16/03/2022
FAO commends the interventions and impact of the Zimbabwe Resilience Building Fund project
The FAO AgrInvest-Food Systems project and the national union of women parboilers in Burkina Faso
09/03/2022
The project selected UNERIZ due to its capacity to generate decent jobs for all actors along the value chain, especially for women and young people.
International Women’s Day 2022: Perspectives from FAO in the field
08/03/2022
Staff from the Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia share key issues facing rural women and girls, achievements and progress in empowering women in climate change adaptation.
A Resilient Spirit driving Action on Empty Pesticide Container Management
08/03/2022
Long regarded as the Nature Island of the Caribbean, Dominica boasts tropical rainforests and lush vegetation, ideal for a booming agricultural and fisheries industry.
Shifting mindsets on gender for rural development, food security and nutrition in Cambodia
08/03/2022
The objective of the FMM project is to contribute to closing the gender gap in agriculture by enhancing rural women’s economic empowerment and strengthening their crucial role in rural development, decision-making and resilience building.
Climate action to close the gender gap in Nepal
08/03/2022
An FAO-led Green Climate Fund project in Nepal gives women a voice as advocates for climate action
Fisherwomen at work
08/03/2022
Women in Oman, Nigeria and Guyana advance the fisheries and aquaculture sector
From Guatemala, to India, to the sun and back: indigenous women are securing a brighter future with solar power
08/03/2022
The JP RWEE programme is a global initiative to secure rural women's livelihoods and rights in the context of sustainable development.
A Mission to advance Pesticide Management
08/03/2022
Through the FAO Caribbean Pesticide Management Project, Carmen has seen a heightened awareness on proper systems for pesticide management, including on the gendered risks of pesticide use and exposure.
The determination of a young girl turned community leader in Papua New Guinea
07/03/2022
In the island nation of Papua New Guinea, Hallilah Nakumai’s family always put education first.
Broadening forestry education to tackle the climate crisis
17/02/2022
Dhina was attracted by the interesting topics of the online course and by the fact that it was open to everyone for free.
New project to enhance digital literacy and foster agri-preneurship among youth and women in Rwanda
17/02/2022
Agricultural digitalization and bridging the gaps of digital literacy among the local farmers will go a long way to empower more youth to be agri-preneurs
Being the visible change in his Malawian community
15/02/2022
Breaking stereotypes, Tael proudly stands as a male role model for nutrition in his community.