Breaking the cycle of poverty by creating "green" economic opportunities that incentivize conservation. We empower women and youth through specialized training in beekeeping, agro-processing, and vocational skills to build a resilient local economy.
With 90 million Nigerians living below the poverty line, we create "green" economic opportunities that prove environmental stewardship can be a profitable enterprise for the rural poor.
The cycle of poverty drives unsustainable ecological practices. RUWAI breaks this cycle by providing youth and women with startup tools and green skills. We address infrastructure gaps and high post-harvest wastage to build a resilient local economy capable of withstanding climate shocks.
Methodology: Community-Led Innovation
Closing the 24% gender productivity gap
Methodology: Green Skills Acquisition
Providing startup tools to youth and women to mitigate climate shocks and reduce post-harvest wastage.
Methodology: Sustainable Diversification
Focusing on specialized training in beekeeping, food gardening, and agro-processing.
In sub-Saharan Africa, women face a 24% productivity gap due to limited resource access. RUWAI empowers female smallholders through specialized training in sustainable beekeeping, food gardening, agro-processing, and "boundary planting."
Mejeh scaled a sustainable farming business into a local agro-transport service, proving that our "boundary planting" provides a sustainable supply of firewood while mitigating security risks for women.
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