Equality

For decades, men ruled the farms in Bihar. Now, it’s women who are reshaping the agricultural economy.

Workeye Endris, a 29-year-old mother of six from Asosa, Abrahamo Woreda, is breaking long-standing gender barriers in beekeeping and boosting livelihoods in her community.

Initiatives with small-scale Mississippi farmers work to restore justice to agriculture and strengthen local food systems.

Chart the success of 143 women entrepreneurs from Yucatán state, Mexico, who collectively sold half a million eggs to a major restaurant chain and ushered in a new era of women-led enterprise in their region.

Women farmers lead in food security and gender equality through Heifer Ecuador’s Future of Food program.

Starting with just a few chickens, Joyce went on to become an entrepreneur and changed the trajectory of her family’s life.

Every day, women farmers make invaluable contributions to agriculture — and with support to overcome the unique challenges they face, they are catalysts for social and economic change.

Betty Chisamu received training and support from Heifer Zambia in the form of high-quality seeds and a new bicycle. With her newfound knowledge, she’s transforming the lives of her family and community.

Up against deep caste and patriarchal prejudices, women farmers in the Indian state of Bihar are changing the face of their participation in agriculture and business with Heifer India’s support.