Success stories
FAO's work on gender equality and women's empowerment at country level
Knowledge, innovation and digitalization can transform agriculture in Uzbekistan
06/03/2023
Inclusive policy and technology uptake can help meet the needs of women,
youth, and marginalized groups, which is central to FAO's mandate.
Cash assistance is helping families in Ukraine rebuild their day-to-day lives
24/02/2023
Supporting rural families to meet their basic needs in this time of crisis
A lifelong livelihood
06/02/2023
Ligia Elena remembers when she made that mental switch herself. It started with an FAO programme that came to her village.
Women’s empowerment and market skills improve rural livelihoods
01/02/2023
“I wish everyone from the 11 villages in this commune could join WE-FBS trainings.”
Broadening diets and growing opportunities in Mongolia
16/01/2023
Lkhagva, her husband and many other participants have gained rich experience in agricultural practices and technologies from the FAO-China SSC project.
Emergency assistance helps Afghan livestock keepers face increasingly challenging situations
04/11/2022
FAO is assisting livestock keepers in Afghanistan with animal feed and veterinary care to help them overcome the series of challenges they have faced, from drought and COVID-19 to social and economic uncertainty.
Addressing discriminatory social norms through gender transformative approaches
28/10/2022
Analyzing these gender norms can support the development of financial services that better meet women’s needs.
Banishing the Stigma of Widowhood in Niger: the story of Fati Idé
18/10/2022
In many African societies, many young widows and orphans face a challenging life-changing dilemma.
Leading the charge for rural women’s empowerment in Niger
14/10/2022
Saoudé is inspiring women to challenge gender norms and become financially independent
Empowering Rural Women and Youths in Papua New Guinea on Group Leadership & Agri-Business Management
22/09/2022
EU-STREIT PNG addresses gender-based violence and its subsequent negative impact on inclusive participation and transformational change in seven remote villages in Sandaun Province.
Talking Books provide an innovative solution to reach rural communities in Uganda
15/09/2022
Programme uses ‘talking book’ audio players to share knowledge on women’s land rights
Cerrando Brecha in Ecuador: Gender transformative approach helps reduce gaps in agricultural organizations
12/09/2022
A passion for sustainable agriculture brought together rural associations and technicians from government institutions in Guayas and Morona Santiago, with the aim of facilitating transformative processes that promote gender equality in their communities.
FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry partner to transform the lives of rural women in Türkiye and Central Asia
22/08/2022
The three-year project, “Leaving No One Behind: Greater Involvement and Empowerment of Rural Women in Türkiye and Central Asia”, aims to improve the socio-economic status of rural women in Türkiye, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
Better livestock production improves family well-being and acts against climate change in Uruguay
16/08/2022
How climate-smart practices are providing better incomes and a more resilient environment
Climate finance empowers indigenous women
09/08/2022
Indigenous women’s knowledge is key to restoring ecosystems and building climate resilience
Moldovan efforts work towards gender equality
09/08/2022
Participating women, coming from all over the country, shared their concerns regarding small-scale agricultural production and rural livelihood under continuous and increasing pressure of climate change.
Tough choices for drought-affected families in rural Somalia
01/08/2022
FAO works with families in Somalia’s drought affected areas to provide cash transfers and other livelihood assets, giving them the option to stay.
Equal in the eyes of bees
21/07/2022
“It’s like we are operating on a different level now,” explains Mamadiang. “All decisions are made as a family.”
No ordinary irrigation in the Gambia
04/07/2022
Like most residents in her village, Salla depends on one of three deep water wells in her village.
Algae offers Indigenous fishers new prospects in Panama
28/06/2022
FAO is helping women fishers develop new skills amid declining fish stocks