Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Gender and other social differences such as age, wealth and ethnicity, have an enormous influence upon the success of agricultural interventions. To ensure equitable impacts and benefits to rural people, CIMMYT emphasizes inclusive research and development interventions. Starting with the collection of data on gender and social differences, efforts are underway to address these gaps and ensure equitable adoption of technologies and practice. This includes working towards gender-equitable control of productive assets and resources; technologies that reduce women’s labor; and improved capacity of women and youth to participate in decision-making.
How Atubandike dialogues are redefining gender and youth inclusion in Zambian agriculture
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionCIMMYT’s Atubandike initiative empowers women and youth in Zambia, promoting inclusivity and resilience in agriculture through dialogue and capacity building.
Monica Fisher
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionBreaking barriers in Mshewe: How Zinduka Women are Transforming Agriculture and Empowering Communities
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionWith USAID and CIMMYT’s AID-I project, women in rural Tanzania are overcoming adversity, pioneering seed production, and redefining gender roles
CIMMYT Expands Climate-Smart Interventions in Southern Africa
Climate adaptation and mitigationCIMMYT is leading efforts in Southern Africa to empower farmers with climate-smart agriculture, resilient seed systems, and early-warning tools, ensuring food security and sustainability amidst unprecedented drought conditions
Malho Marndi finds way forward with Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) Technology
Climate adaptation and mitigationMalho Marndi is leading the way, proving that with the right technology, smallholder farmers can thrive
Rebecca’s Story of Turning Waste into a Livelihood
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionA single mother in Tanzania finds strength and stability by reclaiming spilled Paddy at a local cooperative
Empowering women in Zanzibar: the transformative impact of amaranth farming
Capacity developmentTraining on agricultural practices for alternative crops is expanding farming opportunities for women, securing nutrition and financial security for their families and communities
Enhancing farmer’s crop productivity with resilient maize varieties tailored to their needs
Climate adaptation and mitigationFor more than a decade, the participatory regional on-farm trials (ROFT) have involved hundreds of farmers to identify the most suitable new maize hybrids, contributing to CIMMYT’s mandate of tackling food and nutrition insecurity through advanced breeding methods
Helping Colombia’s smallholder farmers to leverage and preserve maize diversity
Climate adaptation and mitigationTo enhance the food security of Colombian smallholder farmers, a group of CIMMYT specialists and local organizations are studying maize value chains in various regions of the country to establish effective strategies for the conservation and production of native maize, particularly to link farmers with niche markets
CIMMYT Distinguished Scientist Matthew Reynolds named recipient of the 2024 International Crop Science Award
Climate adaptation and mitigationThe annual award recognizes individuals who have made excellent contributions to crop science through knowledge-sharing, national and international collaboration, and research impact.
Enhancing the resilience of our farmers and our food systems: global collaboration at DialogueNEXT
Capacity developmentCIMMYT and the World Food Prize Foundation co-organized DialogueNEXT—Seeds of strength: Nurturing farmer resilience, held at CIMMYT headquarters in Mexico from 10 to 11 July 2024. The event brought together scientists, agribusiness leaders, farmers, and policymakers from over 200 organizations and 55 nations, to help shape global collaboration and strategies for sustainably producing nutritious food for all, within planetary boundaries.
Children, native maize, and gender perspectives
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionIn Colombia, sustainable agriculture specialists are developing participatory diagnostics that will pave the way for agricultural biodiversity conservation. Inclusive workshops for children providing childcare during workshops and training events have helped empower women by increasing their ability to participate.
Transforming agricultural systems in Mozambique
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionThe Transformative Dryland Crops Project hopes for greater food security and increased income in northern Mozambique.