Introduction

The Women in Agriculture Union (WAU) is a leading organization committed to advancing gender equity within Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector. Since its inception, WAU has been at the forefront of empowering women by providing them with the necessary tools, knowledge, and support to actively participate in agriculture—a sector that is not only vital to Zimbabwe’s economy but also pivotal in ensuring national food security. Through its strategic initiatives, WAU aims to bolster women’s roles in agriculture, enabling them to contribute significantly to the nation's economic resurgence as the "breadbasket of Africa."....more about us

Mission and Vision

Mission: To empower women in agriculture through capacity building, advocacy, market linkages, and sustainable practices, ensuring they play a central role in agrarian reforms, contribute to national food and nutrition security, and protect the environment for future generations.

Vision: A vibrant, equitable, and sustainable agricultural sector where women are fully empowered, contribute significantly to the Zimbabwean economy, and lead in environmental conservation and stewardship.

Advocate for women (gender equality) in agriculture
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Advocate for women (gender equality) in agriculture

i. Lobby for gender equity in the sector ii. Lobby for an enabling environment (agriculture policies and systems)

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Advocacy and resource mobilization
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Advocacy and resource mobilization

i. Coordinate donor efforts and input in national agricultural research ii. Advocacy of national needs and aspirations at regional meetings iii. Liaise with advocacy groups in developed...

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Promote exchange of IT and HR at Pan-African level
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Promote exchange of IT and HR at Pan-African level

• Promote awareness of regional and global issues e.g. genetically modified food, intellectual property rights, globalization, and available technologies • Document for use in...

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