Gender and Youth

In coastal Bangladesh, farmers are finding ways to deal with rising soil salinity. With better soybean varieties and improved practices, families like Gias and Asma are starting to see more reliable harvests and incomes. Their experience shows how small changes can make a real difference over time.

For years, Beliyu Abebe’s dairy farm produced just enough milk to support her family. With training, improved forage and new climate-smart investments, she has increased production and strengthened her herd’s health. Today, her farm is becoming a learning site for other dairy farmers in her community.

Women are vital to agriculture, yet structural barriers continue to limit their economic opportunities and decision-making power. Solidaridad West Africa is working to change this by tackling gender inequality across agricultural supply chains, from households and farms to markets and leadership.