GrowHer:Kakao - Empowering 4,000 Women to Transform South Sulawesi’s Cacao Sector
Through our GrowHer:Kakao initiative, we're empowering nearly 4,000 women in South Sulawesi, Indonesia by enhancing their access to...
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Aug 134 min read
Empowered Women, Resilient Farms: Insights from Grow Asia’s GrowHer program
For 65-year-old Francisca "Nanay Fran" Somejo Rimalos, learning never ends. A dedicated farmer since her teenage years, Nanay Fran...
Jun 271 min read
GIZ Event Spotlights GrowHer:Kakao's Progress in Indonesia
Last week, Grow Asia participated in GIZ's inaugural Community of Practice event for its Feminist and Fair Grantees in Southeast Asia,...
Jun 42 min read
Finance for Inclusion: Grow Asia hosts Bangkok Roundtable on Gender equality and Climate Action
Women in Agriculture: The Backbone of Southeast Asia's Economies In Southeast Asia, women lead up to 30% of agricultural small and...
Dec 11, 20231 min read
COP28 | Amplifying Women's Voices for Food Systems Transformation
At COP28, we're amplifying the voices of women farmers and confronting the critical issue of access to finance. Despite their significant...
Oct 15, 20233 min read
Empowering Rural Women with AGREE: Tasing's Life on Philippine Cornfields
Women are integral to agricultural development in Southeast Asia. However, while women account for just over 40% of the agricultural...
Oct 3, 20234 min read
Grow Asia, in collaboration with Mars, Save the Children, and PISAgro launches “GrowHer:Kakao”
The consortium has won EUR 1 million in match-funding from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on...
Nov 30, 20223 min read
From backyard to retail stores - The Story of Channy, Founder of Reacheny Banana
Channy is the founder of Reacheny Banana – a snacking enterprise in Cambodia.
Sep 30, 20224 min read
Integrating Gender Inclusion into Agricultural Value Chains
Contributing writer: Value for Women Executive Summary Women play important roles throughout the agriculture sector, despite being...
Sep 2, 20222 min read
Building healthcare awareness & sustainable livelihoods in the Philippines, a Ginger Brew at a time
Lota Lazarte Manalo founded Ginga Agrifood in 2005 and created an all-natural food product - ginger brew.
Aug 22, 20223 min read
Earthworms encourage sustainable farming in Kampong Chhnang
Sothearath saw an opportunity to educate farmers on sustainable farming practices whilst helping them to earn more by raising earthworms.
Aug 22, 20223 min read
Grow Asia launches USD 1.6 million multi-donor impact fund to drive women’s economic empowerment
The impact fund will support initiatives in the agri-food sector that amplify the business case for women’s economic empowerment and...
Jul 8, 20223 min read
What makes a successful woman farmer? – Meet Tran Thi Be
This is the story of Ms. Tran Thi Be. She is a farmer and currently cultivates over two hectares of high-quality rice varieties in Viet Nam.
Apr 14, 20225 min read
‘In Dialogue with Women Agripreneurs’: Collaboration for Women Agripreneurs’ Empowerment
Written by Ranthi Whesi Umbarani (Grow Asia) and Ursula Toding (ANGIN) As one of the world’s largest agricultural producers and...
Mar 30, 20222 min read
Grow Asia Network undertakes project to support women in agriculture’s transition to green jobs
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of the Canadian government approved a grant to Grow Asia Partnership Ltd. and its...
Mar 9, 20224 min read
Myths on Engaging Women Farmers
Women play essential roles in farming households, both in crop production – including preparation, planting, transplanting, weeding,...
Mar 9, 20222 min read
Women in Agriculture: Reflections from Myanmar
As we celebrate International Women’s Day today (8 March), I would like to extend my appreciation to all women across the globe and the...
Mar 7, 20223 min read
Women in Agriculture: Reflections from Viet Nam
Grow Asia and Corteva Agriscience™ have partnered to progress the economic empowerment of women farmers and agripreneurs in Southeast...
Mar 1, 20222 min read
Women in Agriculture: Reflections from Papua New Guinea
By: Alma Lance, Gender, Communications and M&E Officer, Grow PNG In Papua New Guinea, women play a central role in agriculture, yet are...
Oct 6, 20212 min read
THRIVE Launches in Viet Nam to Empower Women in Agriculture
Grow Asia and Corteva AgriscienceTM Partner to Progress Women's Economic Empowerment in Viet Nam One in three women in Southeast Asia are...
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