Investing in Rural Resilience: Learnings from 25 Years of Impact
Root Capital’s Head of Advisory in Africa, Rose Ochieng (left) and Chief External Affairs Officer,... Read More
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Gender Inclusion
Women are the backbone of rural communities and agriculture.
Credit: Adam Finch/Root Capital
The Challenge
Women in agriculture are faced with greater limitations than men to access to resources, including land, financing, and education, which hinders their ability to fully participate in and benefit from agricultural activities. In fact, women only receive 7% of global agricultural investment. Additionally, cultural norms and discriminatory practices further marginalize women, restricting their economic opportunities and social mobility.
The Opportunity
A more inclusive approach to agriculture is not just good for women, it also helps increase productivity, instill sustainable ways of working, and elevate entire communities out of poverty. It makes good economic as well as ethical sense. Root Capital designs inclusive programs that address the specific needs and priorities of women farmers and entrepreneurs.
Our Impact
When women have equal access to resources and decision-making power, they can drive positive changes within their communities, including greater investments in education and healthcare.
361
Gender-inclusive (G-I) or Women-led (W-L) clients receiving Root Capital loans
4654
Women who received advisory training (Since 2021)
10
Clients with new/improved gender inclusion policies or programs this year
634K
Women farmers reached
Gender Inclusion Stories
Learn how clients, farmers, partners, and the Root Capital team are advancing gender inclusion in some of the most vulnerable parts of the world.
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The Sungbo Women Empowerment Organization: A Story of Determination and Growth in Rural Ghana
Portia Gban founded SWEO in 2018 to empower women in northern Ghana through farming and... Read More
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Gender Inclusion Reports
Check out our archive of original research, impact studies, evaluations, and articles focused on gender equity and inclusion to discover how we're driving progress.
Women in Agriculture Annual Report October 2024
The Women in Agriculture Initiative (WAI), now in its 12th year, expands access to finance... Read More
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Women in Agriculture Initiative: 2022 Annual Report
The Women in Agriculture Initiative (WAI), now in its 11th year, expands access to finance... Read More
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2021-2022 Biennial Report: Renewed Resilience Amidst a Post-Pandemic Recovery
Our biennial report covers two years of progress, highlighting our impact pathways, two client stories,... Read More
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