Meghalaya, India – In the quiet, green expanses of Kynrud Village in Mairang Block, Eastern West Khasi Hills, farmer Sentenary Diengdoh begins each day tending to her land, her crops, and the livelihood that sustains her family. For as long as she can remember, farming has been her way of life. On her five acres […]
Agriculture is the backbone of Cambodia’s economy, employing approximately 75% of the population. Women play a central role in this sector, accounting for nearly 80% of the agricultural workforce, particularly in farm management and animal husbandry. This strong presence of women in agriculture is reflected at the community level through women-led cooperatives such as the Cheab […]
Yasmeen, a 44-year-old resident of Sultanabad, Gilgit, Pakistan lives with her family of five. Due to family commitments, she was unable to work full time despite graduating with a college degree. She practiced traditional vegetable farming but the yield was too low to sell in local markets and barely met her household’s needs. Limited awareness […]