Coordinator GEA (Gender Equality) – AFR
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Portia Gban founded SWEO in 2018 to empower women in northern Ghana through farming and processing soybeans, maize, and shea butter. With Root Capital's support, SWEO now helps 1,200 farmers. Despite cultural resistance, SWEO improves livelihoods, promotes women's empowerment, and trains youth in income-generating activities.
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Root Capital clients in Kenya are piloting biodigesters, turning organic waste into biogas and biofertilizer. This initiative enhances rural livelihoods by providing clean cooking energy, reducing costs, and promoting environmental sustainability.
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Meet Bilha Wanjira Kirera, a University of Embu graduate, and former Root Capital Talent Partner. Read the story of how she enhanced sustainable farming practices in Embu, Kenya, securing a full-time role at Limbua Group Limited and inspiring local youth towards agricultural careers.
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Read our 2023 Climate Resilience Roadmap Annual report to learn more about key activities and accomplishments from the past year.
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Rural youth face limited job opportunities, prompting migration to urban areas. Local cooperatives and small businesses can provide sustainable agricultural careers through reliable incomes, training, and market access. Root Capital's Next Generation Jobs initiative supports young agricultural leaders through a combination of Talent Partnerships, resilience grants, and advisory services, fostering local talent and entrepreneurship.
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