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