FUNCTIONS

1. Capacity Building, Training and Consultancy Services

Provide technical training, advisory services, and consultancy on food security, climate resilience, agroecology, gender inclusion, and sustainable livelihoods.

2. Agroecology and Enterprise Incubation

Support women- and youth-led agribusinesses through incubation, innovation, business development, and climate-smart enterprise support.

3. Women-Led Cooperative Development

Facilitate the formation, strengthening, and governance of women-led producer groups and cooperatives.

4. Demonstration Farms and Learning Sites

Establish and manage demonstration farms for practical learning, research, and dissemination of climate-smart agricultural practices.

5. Training and Incubation Hubs

Develop community-based training and innovation hubs that promote skills development, entrepreneurship, and knowledge exchange.

6. Market Systems and Value Chain Development

Build market linkages, strengthen value chains, and facilitate access to buyers, finance, and business opportunities.

7. Circular Economy and Sustainable Resource Management

Promote waste reduction, resource efficiency, recycling, regenerative agriculture, and environmentally sustainable livelihoods.

8. Mentorship, Coaching and Leadership Development

Provide mentorship, coaching, and leadership opportunities for women, youth, and emerging community leaders.

9. Research, Policy Advocacy and Knowledge Management

Generate evidence, influence policies, document best practices, and advocate for gender-responsive food security and climate resilience interventions.

10. Community Development and Climate Resilience Programming

5. Design and implement programs that enhance food security, promote ecosystem restoration, support women’s economic empowerment, and facilitate climate adaptation.