Success stories
FAO's work on gender equality and women's empowerment at country level
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

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.

Fisherwomen at work
08/03/2022
Women in Oman, Nigeria and Guyana advance the fisheries and aquaculture sector

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.

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

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.

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.

Young people reconnecting to ancestral food systems
10/02/2022
For Mariah, the foods of her Indigenous ancestors are rich in creative possibilities.

Beekeepers working together for improved livelihoods, resilience and gender equality in Senegal
07/02/2022
The gender equality components of the FFS aimed to promote discussion between men and women by addressing themes such as self-esteem, leadership and communication.

FAO-Turkey Partnership is determined to “leave no one behind” in agriculture
31/01/2022
The objectives of the FAO-Turkey Partnership Programmes are to provide support rural women in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, and other countries of mutual interest.

AgrInvest-Food Systems Project: Supporting market development of women-led organizations in Kenya
27/01/2022
AgrInvest-FS in partnership with Nyamira County Government is supporting the women-based organization to achieve consistent supply by ensuring there is adequate planning of production schedules and good agronomic practices.

Tunisia’s “Queen of Oranges”
13/01/2022
"It is tasty and full of health benefits, especially in these times of crisis," says Fehria, a timid, middle-aged farmer from Cap-Bon, as she cuts the stalks off oranges.

Enriched porridges and nutrition knowledge keep children healthy in Mozambique
21/12/2021
Through an FAO Emergency Programme, groups of women are getting nutrition education, empowering them to make dietary changes for themselves and their families.

Forging bonds: Syrian refugees find more than new livelihoods in Turkey
17/12/2021
Tuka is just one of dozens of micro-scale entrepreneurs who benefited from the trainings, offered both to Syrians and members of the Turkish host communities in Izmir, Bursa and Şanlıurfa.