Osh, Kyrgyzstan – Ishker KG, a women-led cooperative and active member of the Kyrgyz Association of Forest and Land Users (KAFLU), is transforming the way forest products such as walnuts, pistachios, wild apples, and berries are processed and marketed in southern Kyrgyzstan. With funding support from the Asia-Pacific Farmers’ Program–Farmers’ Organizations for Asia (APFP-FO4A), Ishker KG […]
In the southern coastal communities of Thailand, the Ba Na Thap Seafood Processing Women Group is making waves—not only in securing their livelihoods but also in revitalizing marine ecosystems. The group has long faced challenges in seafood processing due to a lack of proper equipment. Their sweetened greenback fish would spoil quickly, which limits their ability to store and […]
Assam, India – In Khergate, a small food stall has become more than just a place to enjoy hot pakoras, steaming momos, or crispy farsipuri. For the women who run it, the stall represents independence, dignity, and the power of collective effort. At the heart of this inspiring story is Aruna, an Aagewan (community leader) with […]