The Norway MFA, Swiss MFA & participating UN organisations delegation then traveled to Ikungi District, where they met graduates of UN JP Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment’s Technical & Vocational Education and Training (TVET), child caretakers from Puma & Ikungi childcare centers & women trained on leadership.

Ikuwo group is a womens group who have received TVET training from UN JP Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment. These women have reaped incredible skills and benefits - by learning how to make essential goods such as lotion & soaps, which has strengthened both their food and financial security. #ZeroHunger

Samaka village was next and the delegation including Norway MFA and Swiss MFA interacted with @jprwee’s nutrition and health champions who are helping to promote food security and nutrition in the village. 🌟 #ZeroHunger

#JPRWEE in the action 📑

At Mnang’ana village, Norway MFA and Swiss MFA visited a home kitchen garden & an innovative sunflower farm. 🌻 They witnessed firsthand how UN JP Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment women farmers learn to grow & sell high quality, pure seeds - boosting local agriculture & empowering communities.💪 #ZeroHunger

Wrapping up in the mainland, the delegation heads to Zanzibar to continue engagements on women’s empowerment & food security under the UN JP Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment program. In Zanzibar, the project strengthens women’s capacity in the seaweed 🌊and horticulture value chains 🥕🍅. #ZeroHunger

UN JP Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment In Singida, nearly 100 rural women & girls have gained off-farm skills in agribusiness, cosmetics production & childcare through TVET programs supported by UN JP Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment. During the mission, JPRWEE partners met with beneficiaries to witness the impact of interventions firsthand.

Over the past week, 2 of the 4 #JPRWEE donors, Norway MFA and Swiss MFA, visited programme sites to observe women’s economic empowerment in action. They also engaged in dialogue on how #JPRWEE and government stakeholders are partnering to address issues affecting rural women.

See how UN JP Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment in Tunisia supports rural women to boost their income, achieve economic independence and improve #FoodSecurity and nutrition in their communities, contributing to sustainable and resilient food systems. youtu.be/_Oze8G5dCF4 #RuralWomen #WomenEmpowerment

Through UN JP Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment, Ramsakhi gained financial skills—then shared those skills with her husband, Mahesh. Now, Mahesh sees that making financial decisions together as a couple is the key to a strong household. International Fund for Agricultural Development Food and Agriculture Organization Maria A Reed Stacey World Food Programme together contributing to food security in #Nepal.

Thanks to UN JP Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment, Monique & her husband Theodate in rural #Rwanda learned smart farming, saved more, and now plan their future together—as life partners, ensuring food security for their family. africa.unwomen.org/en/from-strugg…

In Madobi, #Niger, women entrepreneurs are reclaiming their power! With skills in dry product processing, they prepared béroua & made their first sale—turning knowledge into profit! #JPRWEE with World Food Programme Food and Agriculture Organization International Fund for Agricultural Development UN Women supports rural women for stronger food systems.

Imagine the impact of having fresh, nutritious food, right outside your door! For 🧑‍🌾👩‍🌾small-scale farmers, kitchen gardens are making this a reality, boosting their nutrition & improving their #FoodSecurity Photo Credit: WFP Tanzania

Did you know? Women spend over 3 times more hours per day on unpaid care work. In Singida 🇹🇿, UN Women, through the UN JP Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment programme with support from Canada in Tanzania, has empowered 500+ rural women to ease this burden with fuel-efficient stoves & shared responsibilities,

Before Felista believed that her land in #Tanzania could only grow millet, sorghum, cassava, and potatoes. Now wit UN JP Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment she: ✅Increased harvest ✅Paid for her children’s university ✅Elected as Mlungu Hamlet Chairperson Empowered women and girls = food security for all.

Rural women are powering Tanzania’s development.💪 UN Women, Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce (TWCC) & Chamwino District Council launched a new Agri-processing Centre in Dodoma to boost nearly 300 women’s access to value chains, modern tech & markets - driving inclusive growth under UN JP Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment.

📈 In 2024, the Joint Programme on Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment (JP RWEE) empowered 32K+ people across 6 countries 🌍 From improved diets to stronger policies — rural women are leading change. 📖 Read the full results report mptf.undp.org/fund/rwf00 instagram.com/p/DMfci2BM2K2/…

JP RWEE #Tanzania conducted 2-day Mid-Term Review Workshop. A powerful space for reflection, learning & action. ✅ Validated MTR findings 🎯 Identified priority areas of strength and for improvement 🛠️ Built actionable plans 📚 Reflected on success stories #WomenEmpowerment

Today, the #RuralWomen engaged in a dynamic networking session with financial partners including Equity Bank Rwanda PLC, Duterimbere ONG, VisionFund Rwanda, Development Bank of Rwanda, PLC. & MoneyPhone Rw, opening doors to tailored financial services & opportunities to drive their productivity & financial empowerment.