Posts Tagged ‘African women’
SHE FEEDS THE WORLD: Celebrating International Women’s Day
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we affirm our commitment to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive world where women are celebrated and valued. At Bountifield, we embrace the power of women as leaders in the fight against hunger with our “She Feeds Africa” program.
Read MoreSenegalese Women Find Success with Bountifield & Montana State University Partnership
In 2019, Edwin Allan, a Master of Sustainable Food Systems candidate at Montana State University Bozeman (MSU), partnered with his professor Dr. Wan-Yuan Kuo and her team at the MSU Food Product Development Lab and Bountifield International to address an important and pressing problem close to his heart: food security and nutrition in Africa. After two years of research and support from MSU and Bountifield, Bonbon Bouye bars continue to be produced by women’s groups in Senegal.
Read MoreYouth in Agriculture Uplifts Rural Communities
Investment in job creation is crucial in providing more opportunities for young people. By equipping youth with the resources they need, Bountifield is creating an environment where no one is left behind.
Read MoreCelebrating Women in Agribusiness on International Women’s Day
We believe that women are the key to the future for a sustainable world. On International Women’s Day, we affirm our commitment to an equitable, divers and inclusive world where women are celebrated and valued.
Read MoreEntrepreneurs Create Positive Impact for Farmers
Bountifield shares Phase I results from the Mavuno Bora Program in Kenya with its 2nd white paper.
Read MoreEmpowering Rural Women in Agriculture
Rural women play a significant role in agriculture and with improved access to resources, are key contributors to building more resilient food systems.
Read MoreFrom Seasonal to Year-Round Business Activities
Access to time and labor-saving technologies not only makes postharvest processing more efficient but is also a beneficial resource for entrepreneurial opportunities.
Read MoreImproving Quality of Cassava with Postharvest Drying Technologies
When drying cassava in open-air, it takes Namasango 3-4 weeks to fulfill an order of 10 metric tons. The dryer however, is expected to reduce the fulfillment time to just one week.
Read MoreFemale-Owned Agribusiness Provides Sorghum Threshing Services to Kenyan Farmers
Jane Kisia has been a sorghum entrepreneur, and farmer for over seven years in Kisumu County in Western Kenya. She is proud to help over 1,000 farmers, particularly women by offering commercial threshing services for greater productivity.
Read MoreBonbon Bouye Peanut Nutrition Bar: A Step Forward for Smallholder Women Farmers in Senegal
Edwin Allan is a Food Scientist with a passion for developing nutritious food products with smallholder communities. In 2019-2020, Edwin partnered with Bountifield to conduct his graduate research thesis, working…
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