On 14 March 2025, Esther Penunia, Secretary General, Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA), shared AFA’s initiatives and insights on nutrition and agriculture at the event ‘Investing in Innovative Solutions for Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture – Leading Towards the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit,’ organized by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). In her […]
The Lao Farmers Association (LFA) launched an initiative to empower persons with disabilities (PWDs) by providing opportunities in agricultural business. The project aims to create jobs for disabled individuals and build the capacity of 15 families with PWD members. The initiative was carried out in partnership with the Saysetha District Disabled People’s Association and is […]
One of the key services provided by the Lao Farmers Association (LFA) is supporting its members in generating better income through various initiatives, including: In this video, members of farmer groups share how LFA has supported their agribusinesses through revolving funds, study visits, and youth group initiatives, with the support of the APFP-FO4A program. LFA […]
In Khergate, Assam, India, 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 the […]
Uttar Pradesh, India – Barkha, a resident of Akhtiyarpur village in Sultanpur Gram Panchayat, has always been known for her resilience and determination. Along with her husband, Vinod Kumar, she worked as a farmer and agricultural laborer to support their family of five daughters. Despite their hard work, the income from farming was never enough. Meeting […]
Uttar Pradesh, India – In the village of Bhairampur, under Mohanlalganj block of Lucknow district, in Uttar Pradesh, India lives Reeta Devi, a farmer and housewife whose life took a difficult turn a few years ago when she lost her husband, Dharmendra Kumar. Left to raise three children (two daughters and a son) on her own, Reeta […]
Uttar Pradesh, India – In the small village of Khadri, in Raibareli district of Uttar Pradesh, lives Sampada Devi, a 35-year-old farmer and mother of four. She and her husband, Ram Avatar, along with their two sons and two daughters, depend on a modest half bigha of farmland for their livelihood. Life was never easy, but things […]
Uttar Pradesh, India – About three years ago, SEWA Rudi’s journey began in the Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh, India. At that time, digital tools were still uncommon in rural areas. The SEWA team, together with local agewan (women leaders), started working with women farmers, helping them connect with markets and access better opportunities. When […]
