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Supporting food security and adaptation to climate change for women cassava growers (Bla ni agba)

Cooperative Development Organisation

Geographic scope

Africa: Côte d'Ivoire

Budget

$ 3,500,000
€ 3 000 000

Donor(s)

Bilateral Aid: Global Affairs Canada

Sector(s)

Agriculture & Fisheries, Climate & Environment, Rural Development

Type of Activity

Technical Assistance & Advisory, Training & Capacity Building

Summary

In the Gbêkê region of Côte d’Ivoire, we’re working alongside our Ivorian and international partners—with funding from the Government of Canada—to strengthen the economic role of women in the cassava sector. Our aim is to expand their access to financial services, training and agricultural solutions that will help them adapt to climate change and build more resilient operations. 

Impact on SDGs

SDG1 - No Poverty
SDG2 - Zero Hunger
SDG5 - Gender Equality
SDG10 - Reduced Inequalities
SDG13 - Climate Action

Key Tags

Food Security, Gender, Inequalities