Presentation
Agri-food and women's empowerment in vulnerable areas
In this presentation, Elizabeth Mpofu — a rural leader, food sovereignty activist and former general coordinator of La Vía Campesina — will explore the transformative role of agri-food in driving sustainable development and gender equality in vulnerable communities.
Drawing on her experience of working with rural women, Ms Mpofu will explain how access to resources, training, traditional knowledge and collective organisation can empower women economically and strengthen their leadership skills, thereby promoting fairer, more resilient and sustainable food systems.