Bocu

After travelling throughout the weekend, Shared Interest Foundation Development Officer, Harriet, and Foundation Manager, Kodzo, spent the beginning of this week with Bukonzo, a coffee co-operative located at the base of the Rwenzori Mountains in western Uganda.

Celebrating the Women Producers of the World this International Women's Day 👩‍🌾 Throughout the regions in which we work, from Rwanda to Nicaragua, there are many powerful examples of women leading the way in agricultural and artisanal sectors which have long been dominated by men. That is why we believe that gender equality has a vital part to play in strengthening communities and promoting economic growth . In fact, the @FAO (UN Food and Agriculture Organisation) estimates that closing the gender gap in agriculture would reduce the number of undernourished people by up to 150 million. So, in celebration of #InternationalWomensDay on March 8th, 2024, we want to shine the spotlight on the inspiring female figures who are reshaping their narrative and paving the way for a new generation of women leaders in their industry. Their stories resonate within their organisations and throughout their communities. Watch our video or read our blog to learn more 📲 Meet the producers 📽 youtu.be/uWR0xW4ZLNA Read our blog 📰 shared-interest.com/gb/blog/… In 2023, Shared Interest Society supported 412,628 farmers, artisans and workers, of which over 130,000 are women. We remain committed to bridging the gender gap in agriculture and empowering women throughout the supply chain, on #internationalwomensday and beyond 💜 Pictured (Top L-R): Josinta Kabugho ( @BocuOrg, Uganda); Azucena Quispe (CECANOR, Peru); Akolpogbila Apalawanya (@tradeaid_gh, Burkina Faso); Maria Colli (member o EDUCE Sociedad Cooperativa de RL, Mexico). Pictured: (Bottom L-R) Elizabeth Arista Salazar (Cooperativa Agraria Rodríguez De Mendoza / @cooparm Peru); Awa Traoré (CAYAT Coopérative Agricole de Yakasse-Attobrou / @CAYATcoop, Ivory Coast); Bertha Mendoza Ramos (Inka Moss, Peru); Medius Masereka (@BocuOrg, Uganda). #investinafairerworld #forjusticenotprofit #fairtrade #financewithahumanface #internationalwomensday2024 #iwd #inspireinclusion