Summary

Traidcraft Exchange and Farm Concern International have initiated a three-year (September 2018- August 2021) project that aims to improve the sustainable livelihoods of 2120 smallholder farmers in Meru, Kenya. The project titled Sustainable Agriculture & Women’s Advancement: Improving Livelihoods and Establishing Women led Enterprises with Smallholder Farmers in Meru County is funded by the UK government, as well as donatons from individuals in UK.

SAWA project will economically empower and improve the sustainable livelihoods of 1590 women and 530 men smallholder vegetable farmers in Buuri sub-county, Meru, Kenya. There will be a 50% increase in annual net income from sales of targeted crops. SAWA will adapt the Commercial Village Model to promote women’s entrepreneurship through collectve organizaton, improved business skills and links with private sector and government stakeholders.