Cargill and CARE work together to close the gender gap in agriculture
Cargill and CARE are building on the successes and learnings of their Rural Development Initiative to increase food and nutrition security as well as climate change resilience around the world. Through a new program, She Feeds the World, Cargill and CARE will provide 2 million people with education, resources and economic support.
In developing countries women comprise, on average, 43 percent of the agricultural work force. Women are at the heart of many farming communities and are a vital link between farms and families. Yet they often lack access to adequate land, financial support and education. The need for gender equality is global—but it's even more pressing for women living and working in countries that are highly dependent on agriculture.