If we're afraid to stand in our own skin with those we work with, then how do we lead those who have no voice at all?
Ertharin CousinRead
The majority of small-holder farmers in Africa are women and, in urban areas, you're primarily looking at women-led households. So we can't solve hunger if we don't have gender-sensitive programming that addresses access to opportunities for women, whether it's through education or tools for cooking, like solar-powered stoves.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Addressing hunger requires understanding and supporting the role of women in agriculture.
This quote emphasizes the importance of recognizing women's pivotal contributions to food production in Africa and urban households. It highlights that effective solutions to hunger must include gender-sensitive strategies that provide women with the necessary resources and education to thrive, thereby ensuring a more inclusive approach to tackling food insecurity.
Themes
WomenAgricultureHungerGenderEducationOpportunity
In practice
Example use cases
During a workshop on agricultural development, this quote could be used to emphasize the role of women in food security.
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