AGRA has launched the VALUE4HER initiative in Ethiopia, marking a significant step towards supporting women in agriculture. This program aims to address challenges faced by Ethiopian women farmers, such as limited resources, policy gaps, and difficulties accessing credit, ultimately promoting equitable growth.
Sara Yirga, President of Women in Coffee Ethiopia, highlighted the initiative’s goal to assist 2,000 women in the agricultural sector through capacity building and loan facilitation. The project focuses on empowering female entrepreneurs by enhancing market networks and improving access to credit.
With women contributing 75% of farm labor and a significant portion of high-value crop production in Ethiopia, VALUE4HER could have a transformative impact. AGRA plans to onboard 200 women into the platform at an upcoming forum, with a target of expanding to over 9,000 members by 2027. This initiative aims to create a supportive environment that amplifies women’s contributions to Ethiopia’s economy.
