Programs & Impact
Five core program areas driving measurable change for women in Somali agribusiness.
Core Program Areas
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Agro-processing & Value Addition
Transforming raw produce into market-ready oils and flours, increasing revenue for women farmers.
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Women's Economic Empowerment
Building women's income, ownership, and leadership across the agricultural value chain.
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Capacity Building & Skills Development
Training in agribusiness, entrepreneurship, processing, and quality standards.
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Market Systems Development
Connecting women producers to higher-value markets and buyers — locally and regionally.
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Climate-Smart Agriculture
Promoting sustainable, climate-resilient practices to protect yields and ecosystems.
Key Activities
- ›Aggregation of produce from women farmers
- ›Processing of oil crops into edible oils
- ›Processing of cassava and finger millet into flour
- ›Packaging, branding, and product development
- ›Training in agribusiness and entrepreneurship
- ›Market linkage and access facilitation
Expected Impact
- ★Increased income for women farmers
- ★Improved access to processing and value addition
- ★Strengthened food security and nutrition
- ★Enhanced participation of women in markets
- ★Reduced post-harvest losses
Our Partnerships
WAC collaborates with a broad network of stakeholders to scale impact:
Women Farmer Groups
NGOs & Development Partners
Government Institutions
Private Sector Actors