St. Francis Xavier University - Coady International Institute

Published purpose

This project aims to strengthen the leadership of more than 1,000 women associated with Coady’s partner organizations in Ethiopia, Ghana, and Zambia to address lack of access to sufficient, nutritious and safe food and promote sustainable livelihoods. In addition, in Ethiopia, the project aims to train 2,000 women and youth from ten communities in business development and life skills, and to contribute to strengthening 50 cooperative networks to improve their access to markets. In Ghana, it aims to train 500 women and youth in 20 communities to grow, process and use indigenous foods. In Zambia, the project seeks to provide 800 local groups and 80 area associations with training in the area of economic empowerment for women.